Circular tour - 8 days

Program

Day 1: Yerevan

• Arrival in Yerevan
• Meeting at the airport, hotel accommodation
• Sightseeing tour of Yerevan
• Welcome dinner
• Rest

Day 2: Garni – Geghard – Yerevan

• Breakfast
• Departure to the Geghard monastery complex – a unique architectural structure, part of which is carved into the rock. The name of the complex comes from the spear that pierced the body of Jesus Christ on the Cross, and, according to historical sources, brought to Armenia by the Apostle Thaddeus, among many other relics.
• Next we go to the neighboring village of Garni, where the only monument preserved on the territory of Armenia dating back to the era of paganism and Hellenism is located.
• Walk through the gorge, where you will see a small miracle of nature called the “Stone Symphony”.
• Next is lunch, during which you will directly participate in baking the famous Armenian bread – lavash.
• On the way to Yerevan we will also stop near the very picturesque Azat reservoir.
  
• Return to Yerevan.
• Free time.

Day 3: Khor Virap – Noravank – Areni – Karahunj – Goris

• Breakfast in the hotel
• Departure to the monastery of Khor Virap, located at the very foot of Mount Ararat, which is known for the fact that it was here that the first Catholicos of All Armenians, Gregory the Illuminator, spent many years in prison.
• Further, our path lies to one of the most beautiful monasteries in Armenia – Noravank, surrounded by sheer red rocks.
• We will also visit a cave where ancient jugs of wine and shoes dating back about 6000 years were discovered not so long ago.
• Next, we will have an excursion to the winery, where we will have a tasting, as well as a delicious lunch.
• Next, we will go to the greenest city in Armenia, Goris. On the way, we will make a short stop in a place near the Zorats Karer complex – Karahunje or, as it is also called, the Armenian Stonehenge.
• In the evening we will arrive in Goris.

Day 4: Khndzoresk – Tatev – Yeghegis

• After a delicious breakfast, we will go to the ancient village of Khndzoresk. Where we will walk along the suspension bridge across the gorge, and also get acquainted with the ancient caves where people lived 100 years ago.
• Further, our path will lie towards, without a doubt, the most magical place in Armenia – the village of Tatev.
• Our route will run along the longest cable car in the world, stretching over the Vorotan Gorge. The maximum height of the road is 320 meters.
• In Tatev, we will have a tour of the Tatev Monastery and get acquainted with its rector, Father Mikael.
• Lunch
• On the way we will also make a stop at one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Armenia.
• In the evening we will arrive in the village of Yeghegis, where we will spend the night in a small, very beautiful hotel, with a beautiful view of the mountains

Day 5: Sevan – Dilijan – Haghartsin

• Next, along a very beautiful mountain pass we will go to Lake Sevan – one of the largest high-mountain lakes in the world.
• Along the way, we will stop at a unique home cheese factory, where we will taste delicious cheeses and get acquainted with the process of their preparation.
• We will also visit the village of Noratus, where the largest khachkar cemetery in Armenia is located, numbering about 900 unique specimens
• Next, we will arrive at Lake Sevan, walk along the lake and explore the ancient monastery located on the peninsula. We will also take a boat ride,
• Lunch
• After which we go to one of the greenest cities in Armenia – the famous resort Dilijan.
• After a walk around Dilijan, we will drive through a protected beech forest to a beautiful monastery complex of the 11th-13th centuries. – Haghartsin. This is the pearl of the canyon, one of the most mysterious places in Armenia, immersed in the greenery of mountain forests.
• Dinner, rest
• Overnight in Dilijan

Day 6: Dilijan – Sanahin – Haghpat

• Breakfast
• We leave for the north of Armenia to the fabulous region of Lori.
• To begin with, we will visit the Sanahin Monastery, which is very interesting from an architectural point of view. The village of Sanahin is known for being the birthplace of the Mikoyan brothers.
• Next, we will go to the village of Haghpat, located in a very picturesque place, to one of the most beautiful architectural creations of Armenia – the Haghpat Monastery. We assure you that you will fall in love with this fabulous place and want to visit it many more times.
• Lunch
• Overnight in Haghpat

Day 7:  Gyumri – Yerevan

• We leave for the second largest city of Armenia – Gyumri.
• We will walk around the old town of Gyumri, visit the Gyumri fortress and have a delicious lunch
• In the evening we will return to Yerevan

Day 8: Yerevan

• Breakfast
• We will start the day with a visit to the Matenadaran Museum of Ancient Manuscripts
• After which we will go to the unique carpet factory “Megeryan Carpet”, where a delicious lunch will also be waiting for us.
• After lunch we will go on an excursion to the famous Yerevan Brandy Factory.
• Airport transfer

Price for person:

Depending on the exchange rate, the cost of the tour in USD may vary. The price is indicated at the exchange rate as of 10.01.2024. courses: 1 USD = 385 AMD

ECONOMY RATE — lunches and winery on day 3 are not included, hotel in Goris — Goris hotel, Khoreai dzor, hotel in Dilijan — Toon Armeni, hotel in Gyumri — Gyumri hotel
STANDARD RATE — lunches and wine tasting at Momik wines or Stepanyan’s garden on day 3 are included, hotel in Goris — Goris hotel, Khoreai dzor, hotel in Dilijan — Toon Armeni, hotel in Gyumri — Gyumri hotel
PREMIUM RATE — lunches and wine tasting at Old Bridge winery on day 3 are included, as well as an excursion with tasting to Yerevan Brandy Factory, hotel in Goris — Mirhav, hotel in Dilijan — Dilijan resort, hotel in Gyumri — Villa Kars

Supplement for single accommodation — 75 000 AMD / 195$ 

The tour price includes:

• Meeting and transfers Airport – Hotel – Airport
• Comfortable transport with a driver for the entire route
• Accommodation in a 3* hotel with double occupancy
• Comfortable transport with a driver for the entire route
• Guide services
• Entrance fees to specified museums and cultural centers including the cable car in Tatev
• Welcome dinner
• Breakfast at the hotel
• Seven Lunches  (Standard and Premium Rates)
• Excursion to the winery with tasting (Standard and Premium Rates)
• Excursion to the cheese factory with tasting (Standard and Premium Rates)
• Excursion with tasting to the Yerevan Brandy Factory (Premium Rates)
• Boat trip on Lake Sevan (for groups of 4 people or more)
  
  The tour price does not include:
• Flight to Yerevan and back
• Other dinners
• Additional alcohol outside the program.
• Medical insurance  recommended 
• Personal expenses