Classic tour - 8 days

Program

Day 1: Yerevan

• Arrival in Yerevan
• Meeting at the airport, hotel accommodation
• City tour in Yerevan
• Welcome Dinner
• Free time

Day 2: Dilijan — Haghartsin — Sevan

• Breakfast in the hotel
• We are going 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.
• Lunch
• After lunch, you and I will go to Lake Sevan — the largest alpine lake in the world. Here we will admire the azure waters of Sevan, explore the ancient monastery located on the peninsula

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 – Yerevan

• 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.
• Then lunch and road to Yerevan.
• On the way to Yerevan, we will also make a stop at one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Armenia.
• Then we will have lunch and drive to Yerevan.

Day 5: Garni — Geghard — Yerevan

• Breakfast
• Departure to Garni, where the only monument preserved in the territory of Armenia, belonging to the era of paganism and Hellenism, is located.
• Walk along the gorge, where you will see a small miracle of nature called «Stone Symphony».
• Then you will directly participate in the baking of the famous Armenian bread — lavash.
• Departure to the Geghard monastery complex — a unique architectural structure, part of which is carved into the rock. The name of the monastery 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.
• Lunch
• Return to Yerevan.
• On the way to Yerevan we will also stop near the very picturesque Azat reservoir.

Day 6: Yerevan – Gyumri – Yerevan

• We leave for the second largest city of Armenia – Gyumri.
• On the way, we will make a stop in the city of Talin, where the most beautiful dilapidated cathedral is located.
• Then 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 7: Yerevan

• Breakfast
• We will dedicate this day to Yerevan
• We will visit the Museum of Ancient Manuscripts — «Matenadaran», after which we will make an excursion to the «Yerevan Brandy Factory»
• Further, in search of unique souvenirs, we will wander around the famous Vernissage flea market and buy a lot of delicious food at the food market
• After that we will go to the factory for the production of unique carpets, where we will also have a delicious lunch

Day 8: Echmiadzin – Zvartnots

• Breakfast
• Departure to the religious center of Armenia – the city of Echmiadzin, where the Cathedral is located – the residence of the Catholicos of all Armenians, as well as the ancient churches of Saints Hripsime and Gayane.
• We will also make a stop at the ruins of the ancient temple of Zvartnots, destroyed by a strong earthquake at the end of the last millennium.
• Transfer to the airport

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 20.11.2024. courses: 1 USD = 385 AMD

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

Supplement for single accommodation  — 88 000 AMD /228$ 

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
• Guide services
• Entrance tickets to the indicated museums and cultural centers, including the cable car in Tatev
• Welcome Dinner
• Breakfast at the hotel
• Seven lunches (Standard and Premium Rates)
• Tour with tasting at  winery (Standard and Premium Rates)
• Excursion to «Yerevan brandy factory» (Premium Rates)
• Boat trip on Lake Sevan (for groups of 4 people)

The tour price does not include:

• Flight to Yerevan and back 
• Other dinners
• Additional alcohol outside the program
• Medical insurance – recomended!
• Personal expenses