A Charming country, known by its rich and resilient culture.

Rich in breathtaking, natural, historical, and cultural landscapes, Armenia offers countless fascinating attractions to curious and adventurous travellers. With many mountains, rivers, and lush forests to enjoy along with remote regions, forts, and monasteries to discover, the country will never cease to impress. In this 8-day itinerary, you explore the most beautiful landscapes in Armenia that are must-visits. 

ARMENIA
MAY - AUGUST 2024
05 Nights / 06 Days

Day 1:
Arrival Yerevan
Yerevan City Tour
Vernissage
Market

Day 2:

Sevan Lake-Sevanavank Monastery-Tsaghkadzor Town-Dilijan Town-Parz Lake-Hagharstin-Monastery

After breakfast, we are going to explore northern parts of Armenia, for that we
will head to Lake Sevan, the largest lake in the Caucasus and one of the highest
ones in the world with fresh water, 1900 meters above sea level. There we can
visit Sevanavank (monastery of Sevan) which is situated at the top of a small hill.
Continue our tour with a visit to Tsaghkadzor, flower canyon in Armenian, a
small town located north of the capital Yerevan, well known by its Ski Resort,
ropeway and beautiful Kecharis Monastery. Kecharis is a medieval Armenian
monastic complex dating back to the 11th to 13th centuries, in the ski resort
town of Tsaghkadzor. We will enjoy the spectacular view of the surrounding
mountains from the ropeway. We will continue our tour with a visit to Dilijan
resort town. The town is one of the most important resorts in Armenia, situated
within the Dilijan National Park. There are many attractive, but “hidden”
destinations in Dilijan; Lake Parz is one of them. It is a small lake located in the
Dilijan National Park east of Dilijan town in Armenia. The lake was formed by
natural climatic changes. The uniqueness of the lake lies in the fact that it is
visited and beautiful in winter, spring, summer, and autumn. Later, we will visit
Haghartsin Monastery in the heart of nature near the town of Dilijan. Continue
our visit to old Dilijan street. Return to Yerevan. Overnight in Yerevan.

Day 3:

Khor Virap-Monastery-Noravank Monastery- Areni Winery

Breakfast at the hotel. A morning drive will take you to Khor Virap Monastery in
Ararat Province, south to Yerevan. Khor Virap's notability as a monastery and
pilgrimage site is attributed to the fact that Gregory the Illuminator, the main
saint and the first Catholicos of the Armenian Apostolic Church, was initially
imprisoned here for about 13 years by the Armenian King, Tiridates III. The word
Khor Virap means ‘’deep pit’’, as a reference to the pit where Saint Grigori was
imprisoned. We can also have an impressive view to Mountain Ararat, the
resting place of Noah's Ark according to the Holy Bible. Additionally, the site of
Khor Virap was part of one of the oldest Armenian capitals, Artashat city, almost
2000 years ago. Continue to Areni village where we will have a break for tasting
the Armenian wine. After that, we will head to Noravank, the 13th-century
Armenian Monastery which was built in a hidden place surrounded by red cliffs
and mountains. Our last destination will be Jermuk town, which is known for its
Water Gallery. The true beauty of Jermuk is the waterfall popularly called
“Mermaid’s hair” for its resemblance to long flowing hair. The water falls from
a height of about 70 meters. One of the local attractions is the mineral water gallery, which is located in the center of the spa town. There are five types of
local mineral water, with temperatures ranging from 30 to 57 degrees. The
gallery has a very unusual appearance: water flows down grooves into large
carved stone jugs. Return to Yerevan. Overnight in Yerevan.

Day 4:

Garni Temple-Geghard Monastery-Arch of Charents-Symphony of Stone

After breakfast at the hotel, an extraordinary tour will be waiting for us, today
we are going to visit the only standing Hellenistic style pagan temple in the
whole Caucasus – Garni Pegan Temple. Here we will feel the depth of the history
and culture. This temple was a genuine witness of the birth of one of the ancient
Armenian kingdoms - Arshakuni kingdom of Armenia, during the 1st century AD.
We will proceed to Geghard Monastery which means the monastery of the
spear. The story of this holy place is related to the spear that Jesus Christ was
stabbed by. The other uniqueness of the abbey lies in the fact that part of it is
engraved in the rock. It is worthy to mention that Geghard Monastery is a
UNESCO heritage site. Next we will visit Arch of Charents. The Arch of Charents
is the place where you can admire the most beautiful view of Ararat. The Arch
was constructed in 1957, on occasion of the 60th anniversary of the great
Armenian poet Yeghishe Charents. He used to spend time here in search of
inspiration. Our last stop will be The Symphony of Stones, or "Basalt Organ", is
a natural monument. It is included in the list of natural monuments of RA. The
road will lead us to Yerevan, where you can continue discovering the city at
night on your own. Overnight in Yerevan.

Day 5:

Free Day

After breakfast, it's time to embark on your own urban journey. Discover the
hidden gems, immerse yourself in the rich culture, and create lasting
memories as you explore the vibrant streets of Yerevan. Overnight in
Yerevan.

Day 6:

Departure

After a hearty breakfast, it's time to pack your bags and head towards Zvartnots
International Airport. Our seamless transfer service will ensure a smooth and
hassle-free journey, allowing you to sit back, relax, and reminisce about the
wonderful memories made during your stay.

Starting price for this itinerary is $935

This is a per person price, based on 2 people travelling and sharing a double room.

What’s included

• 5 nights accommodation at President Hotel 4* on Breakfast Basis
• Transportation as per program with an English speaking guide
• Private airport transfers, including meet and assist.
• Itinerary-based on private transportation
• Arabic / English speaking driver-guide.
• Half a litter of water per person daily
• Applicable Taxes.
• Air-Ticket with MEA

Tips:

• Currency: Armenian Dram ֏
• Language: Armenian & Russian
• Dialing Code: +374
• Weather: Highland continental
• Driving side: right

This is a guide price. Please enquire and we will provide a full personalized quote for you.  All our itineraries are tailor-made to your own requirements so can be modified however you wish.