Day 01 Arrive Yerevan
Arrival at Yerevan airport meet, assist and transfer to hotel.
City tour in Yerevan, the capital of Armenia, one of the oldest cities in the world. The tour will start from Yerevan History Museum where you will find the so-called birth-certificate of Yerevan. Afterwards, we will leave for Tsitsernakaberd Memorial Complex, which is an official memorial dedicated to the victims of the Armenian Genocide in 1915. Later, visit to Cafesjian Center for the Arts, which offer a wide variety of exhibitions of contemporary art. Next sites are Opera House and Republic Square, the heart of the city. At the end of the tour, Yerevan Municipality building and ”Noy” Wine and Brandy Company both unique in their architecture. After visit back to hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 02 Yerevan–Vagharshapat–Zvartnots–Yerevan (95 kms/1H 45M appx)
After breakfast, proceed to Armenian religious centre Vagharshapat ( Echmiadzin), the 1st Christian church in the world St. Holy Mother Cathedral and St. Gayane church. Next are Memorial Complex of Sardarapat Battle, National Museum of Armenian Ethnography and History of Liberal Struggle, as well as Metsamor Historical-Archeological Museum. We will have a great chance to visit two Museums dedicated to Armenian History and lifestyle. On the way back to Yerevan we will visit “Zvartnots” Historical and Cultural Museum-Reserve. It is to note that the Cathedral and Churches of Echmiadzin and the Archaeological Site of Zvartnots are listed in UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Overnight at hotel.

Day 03 Yerevan – Garni – Geghard – Yerevan (79 kms / 1H 15M appx.)
After breakfast, proceed to Mesrop Mashtots Institute of Ancient Manuscripts in Yerevan. Here you will find the smallest and the biggest books in the world. After a comfortable drive we will arrive to Garni pagan temple (1 cent.) at the edge of Azat river canyon, as well as Symphony of Stones – a splendid natural monument. Then, the tour will continue to Geghard or Ayrivank Monastery (10-13th cc.) partly carved in rocks with specific acoustics in some parts, which is included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites together with Azat river upper valley. Return to Yerevan. Overnight at hotel.

Day 04 Yerevan – Sevan – Haghartsin – Haghpat (225 kms / 4H appx.)
After breakfast, proceed to the day will start with a tour to Lake Sevan, the 2nd highest lake with fresh water in the world. We will surely visit Sevanavank Monastery of 9th century. After an excursion and enjoying the nature around the Monastery, we will continue our way to the northern wings of Armenia – Dilijan city, and we will visit the Monastery of Haghartsin (10-13th cc.). Afterwards, a beautiful city tour in Old Dilijan will be held where we will have a chance to see the houses and buildings of 19-20th centuries. Later, we will take a way to Lori region, Haghpat village. Visit to Haghpat Monastery (10-13th cc.). Overnight at hotel.

Day 05 Haghpat – Odzun – Ashtarak – Yerevan (184 kms /3H 42M appx)
After breakfast, proceed to the tour will start with a visit to Sanahin Monastery and Haghpat Monastery, both included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Then, we will go to see the Monastery of Odzun in Lori region. It is to state that each of them is a unique architectural monument worthy to be seen. We will keep our way to the town of Arapan to see Kasakh Basilica formally known as the Holy Cross Church (4-5 cc.). Then, we will visit another picturesque place – the town of Ashtarak with beautiful and historical sites as the old bridge, the old mill and Karmravor church. Overnight at hotel.

Day 06 Yerevan-Noravank–Karahunj–Sisian (307 kms/5H 35M appx)
After breakfast, proceed to the tour will be dedicated to the southern part of Armenia. After visiting Khor Virap Monastery (4rd cent.), where St. Gregory the Illuminator was imprisoned during about 13 years, our group will leave for Noravank Monastery (13-14th cent.) and Gnishik river canyon with an extremely picturesque nature. Another place to visit is Karahunj (Armenian Stonehenge) one of the oldest observatories in the world. Here we will have a great experience of watching stars with a telescope. After observing stars, we will go to enjoy Shaki Waterfall located in Vorotan Canyon associated with a legend about a beautiful same-named girl whom a conqueror fell in love and ordered her to come down. But she didn’t want to become a victim of his violence and preferred to fall down. When falling her hair turned into waterfall. Overnight at hotel.

Day 07 Sisian–Artsakh–Gandzasar–Shushi (247 kms / 4H 25M appx)
After breakfast, proceed to visit to Old Khndzoresk village, where people lived in caves to be protected from enemies. We will also see the swinging bridge of Khndzoresk village connecting two sides of the gorge. Continuing our way we will find ourselves in Artsakh. The 1st place to visit is Gandzasar Cathedral of 10th century with extraordinary beautiful architecture and Tsovin Kar Lion sculpture. The tour will end in Shushi, a city of contrast of ancient and modern. Overnight at hotel.

Day 08 Shushi
After breakfast, proceed to the day will be wholly dedicated to Shushi, which is the symbol of freedom for Armenian people. We will see Kanach Zham Church, Cathedral Ghazanchetsots, considered to be the religious centre of Artsakh. Our group will also have an opportunity to see the gorgeous nature of Artsakh walking to Jdrdus or Hunot canyon. At the end of the day a visit to Shushi Fortress (10th century) is suggested. Overnight at hotel.

Day 09 Shushi – Tatev – Areni – Yerevan (365 kms / 6H 45M appx)
After breakfast, proceed to we will take our way back to Yerevan. On the road, we will have a stop at Tatev Monastery (9th cent.) taking Tatev ropeway which is the longest ropeway in the world. It connects the Monastery site to Halidzor village. Another stop on the way back is planned in Areni village for tasting the best wine in Armenia. Areni village is considered to be the cradle of winery. We will also visit the oldest winery of the world dating back 6000 years, found at this site in 2007. Return to Yerevan. Overnight at hotel.

Day 10 Yerevan
After breakfast, free day at hotel. In the evening, farewell party. Overnight at hotel.

Day 11 Depart Yerevan
Departure transfer to onward destination.

Day 01 Arrive Yerevan
Arrival at Yerevan airport meet, assist and transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 02 Yerevan
After breakfast, proceed to first, you will be introduced with the whole panorama of the Yerevan city region. You will see the ruins of the fortress Erebuni founded in 782 BC and Erebuni museum; visit to very impressive monument – the Memorial of Victims of Genocide in 1915.
Visit Matenadaran – one of the biggest depositors of ancient manuscripts, pride of entire Armenian culture. Later back to the hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 03 Yerevan – Garni -Yerevan (28 Kms / 45M appx.ONE WAY)
After breakfast, proceed to Garni. The Sun Temple of Garni is one of the most ancient structures on Armenian territory. The Garni architectural complex was the summer residence of Armenian kings. The Gerhard Monastery is a fantastic sample of medieval Armenian architecture. The most original parts of the complex are two churches in the depth of the rock.
Then you will visit Yerevan brandy factory. The chance will take you to the fairyland of world-famous Armenian brandy. You will discover what the living legend of the Armenian brandy really is.
Back to the hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 04 Yerevan – Echmiadzin – Yerevan (19 Kms / 25 min appx.-ONE WAY)
After breakfast, proceed to Echmiadzin (the center of Armenian Apostolic Church), visiting the Echmiadzin Cathedral, the most ancient Christian Temple in Armenia and the Holy See of the Armenian Apostolic Church.
A short walk from the Cathedral will bring you to the St. Hripsime and Gayane Churches (7th century). On the way back visiting Zvartnots Temple (7th century). Back to the hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 05 Yerevan-Kecharis Monastery-Yerevan (59 Kms/1H appx.-ONE WAY)
After breakfast, proceed to Tsakhkadzor sport complex, visiting Kecharis Monastery; cable car (funicular). On the way back to Yerevan visiting Lake Sevan, “the pearl of Armenia”, which is situated at an altitude of almost 2000 m. above sea level. Visiting Churches St. Karapet and Arakelots on the peninsula. Back to the hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 06 Yerevan–Khor Virap -Yerevan (42 Kms/45M appx.-ONE WAY)
After breakfast, proceed to Khor Virap Monastery, St. Gregory Illuminators underground pit (the Catholics of all Armenians). On the edge of twisting gorge of the river Arpa, among fantastic masses of the red cliffs is situated Noravank Monastery Complex.
In the village “Areni” you can taste fine red wine, which made of the same sort of grapes from Eghegnadzor region. Back to the hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 07 Depart Yerevan
Departure transfer to onward destination.

Day 01 Arrive Yerevan
Arrival at Yerevan International Airport meet, assist and transfer to hotel. Later city tour in Yerevan, one of the oldest cities in the world, which is almost 2,800 years old. The tour will begin from the railway station square named in honor of David Sassoon, the hero of the medieval Armenian epic. Then, visit to Erebuni museum-reserve where you can see witnesses about the very ancient capital of Yerevan. The next point will be in Tsitsernakaberd- the Memorial of the Armenian Genocide and its Museum, where you will be told about a small part of the history of Armenia, which has completely changed the mainstream of life of the Armenians all over the world. From the heart of Yerevan – the Republic Square, we will take one of the central avenues of the city to move to the Cafesjian Center for the Arts which offers a wide variety of exhibitions of contemporary art. Overnight at hotel.

Day 02 Yerevan – Dilijan (By Road) (98 Kms / 01 hrs 30 min apprx.)
After breakfast, proceed to the day will begin with a visit to the pagan fortress of Garni (3 cent. BC.) at the edge of Azat river canyon, which is in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. We will also see the Symphony of Stones, a splendid natural monument. Then, the tour will continue to Geghard or Ayrivank Monastery (10-13th cc.) partly carved in rocks with a unique acoustics in some parts. Next stop will be at Lake Sevan, which is the 2nd highest lake with fresh water in the world. After an excursion around the monastery Sevanavank (9th cent.) on Sevan peninsula you will surely enjoy the nature around the lake. Overnight at hotel.

Day 03 Dilijan – Haghpat (By Road) (83 Kms / 01 hrs 50 min apprx)
After breakfast, proceed to Acquaintance to the city of Dilijan. Afterwards we will move to the Monastery Haghartsin (10-13th cc.) and Monastery Goshavank (12-13th cc.), where the monk Gosh had composed the Code of Law in the 13th century. Then, we will have a little rest at Lake Parz and enjoy the incredible nature around it.Going to the village Haghpat. Overnight at hotel.

Day 04 Haghpat – Yerevan (By Road) (171 Kms / 03 hrs 10 min apprx)
After breakfast, proceed to visit the Haghpat Monastery (10-13th cc.). Tour in the city of Akhtala famous for its smelters and introduction to the history and architecture of the fortress and monastery complex of Akhtala (10-13th cc.). Then, passing through the town of Alaverdi, we will visit the monastery of Sanahin (10-13th cc.). Later we will head to the city of Aparan and return to Yerevan. Overnight at hotel.

Day 05 Yerevan – Shinuhayr (By Road) (233 Kms / 04 hrs apprx)
After breakfast, proceed to the ancient capital of Armenia Artashat built in 189 BC. We will visit then the monastery Khor Virap (4rd cent.) where Gregory the Illuminator was imprisoned for propagating Christianity in Armenia. Then we offer you to get acquainted with one of the oldest wine-producing centers, the village of Areni. From the village of Areni the road will lead us to the monastery of Noravank, built in 13-14th centuries by the famous miniaturist, sculptor and architect Momik. Overnight at hotel.

Day 06 Shinuhayr – Yerevan (By Road) (233 Kms / 04 hrs apprx)
After breakfast, proceed to the tour will start from the visit of the village Halidzor from where we will take the longest ropeway in the world to go to Tatev Monastery Complex (9th cent.). After a great tour there, we will move to one of the oldest observatories in the world Karahunj (Armenian Stonehenge) which is almost 7500 years old. Return to Yerevan. Overnight at hotel.

Day 07 Yerevan
After breakfast, proceed to visit the historical and religious capital of Armenia – Vagharshapat (Echmiadzin) built in 120-336. We will see there the church St. Hripsime (12th cent.) and St. Holy Mother Cathedral, which is the 1st Christian church in the world built in 301 as well as the spiritual center of Armenia. Next visit is the residence of the Armenian Catholicos and the museum, then we will go to the Temple of Zvartnots (7th c.), the historical and cultural museum-reserve. All of these temple complexes are included in the UNESCO heritage list. Return to Yerevan. Overnight at hotel.

Day 08 Depart Yerevan
Departure transfer to onward destination.

Day 01 Arrive Yerevan
Arrival at airport meet, assist and transfer to hotel. After a little rest sightseeing city tour in Yerevan. Dinner in the restaurant with national music and dances. Overnight at hotel.

Day 02 Yerevan – Garni -Yerevan (By Road) (28 Kms/45M appx.-ONE WAY)
After breakfast, Proceed to Visit “Geghard” monastery complex, which is known for its peerless sculptures and its cave church. You will continue to Garni pagan temple, which was dedicated to the sun God Mitra (Mihr) and was also the summer residence of kings. Participation in baking Armenian bread lavash. Return to Yerevan. Visit Ararat brandy factory and taste two brands of Armenian brandy (cognac). Overnight at hotel.

Day 03 Yerevan – Goris (By Road) (236 Kms / 04 hrs 04 min appx.)
After Breakfast, Proceed to Visit Khor Virap Monastery which offers magnificent view on biblical Mount Ararat. Drive to the medieval Armenians largest architectural monument Noravank, the monastery , which is surrounded by magnificent cliffs. Visit Areni wine factory (wine tasting). Tour to Goris in Syunik region. Overnight at hotel.

Day 04 Goris – Sevan (By Road) (242 Kms / 03 hrs 57 min appx.)
After breakfast, Visit the Guinness record holder ropeway “Wings of Tatev”, which is the longest in the world. It is the shortest, picturesque and impressive way to Tatev Monastery. Visit to Tatev Monastery (the historical monument of IX century). Drive to Karahunj/Zorats Qarer-the ancient observatory. It was built more than 7500 years ago. Visiting “Blue eyes” Lake Sevan by Selim Pass. Overnight at hotel.

Day 05 Sevan – Yerevan (By Road) (66 Kms / 01 hrs 03 min appx.)
After breakfast, Visit Sevanavank. Trip to the resort town Dilijan. Visit the pearls of Armenian architecture Haghartsin and Goshavank Monastery. Overnight at hotel.

Day 06 Yerevan
After breakfast, Visit to the Museum and Institute of Ancient Manuscripts “Matenadaran”.Visiting Tsitsernakaberd memorial to Genocide victims of 1915. Visiting St. Parajanov Museum, who is the director of world renowned films “Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors” and ” The Color of Pomegranates”. Then you will go to Armenian market from where you can buy fruits, dried fruits and spices. In the evening you will go to the popular Malkhas jaz club. Overnight at hotel.

Day 07 Depart Yerevan
Spiritual center of the Armenian Apostolic Church Etchmiadzin, which is also the residence of the Catholicos of All Armenians. Transfer to the airport. Departure transfer to onward destination.

Day 01 Arrive Yerevan
Arrival at Yerevan airport meet, assist and transfer to hotel. Later first, you will be introduced with the whole panorama of the Yerevan city region. You will see the ruins of the fortress Erebuni founded in 782 BC and Erebuni museum; visit to very impressive monument – the Memorial of Victims of Genocide in 1915; visit Matenadaran – one of the biggest depositors of ancient manuscripts, pride of entire Armenian culture. Back to the hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 02 Yerevan – Kapan (By Road) (299 Kms / 05 hrs 30 min appx.)
After breakfast, trip to Khor Virap Monastery, St. Gregory Illuminators underground pit (the Catholics of all Armenians). On the edge of twisting gorge of the river Arpa, among fantastic masses of the red cliffs is situated Noravank Monastery Complex. In the village “Areni” you can taste fine red wine, which made of the same sort of grapes from Eghegnadzor region. Transfer to Kapan. Overnight at hotel.

Day 03 Kapan
After breakfast, proceed to Vahanavank – one of the medieval Armenian historical monument-complexes is situated at the foot of Tigranasar mountain rising on the right bank of Voghji River. Overnight at hotel.

Day 04 Kapan – Tatev (By Road) (49 Kms / 01 hrs appx.)
After breakfast, transfer to Tatev Wings – the world’s longest non-stop reversible aerial tramway, an unforgettable route to Armenia’s medieval Tatev Monastery.
The Tatev monastery is a 9th-century monastery located on a large basalt plateau near the Tatev village. The 160-meter long bridge weight 14 tons and connects the two banks of the village, the so-called old and new Khndzoresk.
The amazing thing about the bridge is that it was constructed by the residents of the village, with their own hands and no machinery was used for the construction, and even for the transportation of materials (they used horses). Goris: There are different explanations of the name Goris. It is supposed that the name comes from the Indo-European prelanguage words “gor”(rock), “es” (to be), i.e. Goris “Kores” means a rocky place. Overnight at hotel.

Day 05 Tatev–Gandzasar Monastery (By Road) (173 Kms/3H appx.-ONE WAY)
After breakfast, proceed to visit Gandzasar monastery is a tenth to thirteenth century Armenian monastery situated in the Mardakert district of de facto Nagorno-Karabakh Republic (de jure: Kalbajar Rayon of Azerbaijan). “Gandzasar” means treasure mountain or hilltop treasure in Armenian. The monastery holds relics believed to belong to St. John the Baptist and his father St Zechariah. Overnight at hotel.

Day 06 Tatev – Shushi (By Road) (116 Kms / 02 hrs 10 min appx.)
After breakfast, drive to Shushi, visiting the Ethnographic Museum of Shushi, Church Khazanchetsots 1868-1888, fortress of Shushi. Shushi is a town in self-proclaimed Nagorno-Karabakh Republic. Overnight at hotel.

Day 07 Shushi
After breakfast, proceed to hotel resort of Hermon village is located in a picturesque place on the Armenian mountains, 1720 meters above sea level. This Hotel is unique with its picturesque views of the surrounding mountains and rivers. Here our guests can enjoy wide range of services and activities. Overnight at hotel.

Day 08 Shushi – Vayk – Dilijan (By Road) (350 Kms / 6H appx.)
After breakfast, proceed to visit Sulema mountain pass. Sulema mountain pass connects basin of Sevan with Argitshi valley to Vayk. Heading southeast from Sevan along the south side of the lake the road passes through Ltchashen, site of the discovery of the Bronze Age burial chariot now on display in Yerevan’s State History Museum. It is about 22km to the Monastery of Hayravank; it can be seen on a knoll to the left of the road overlooking the lake. The monastery and surrounding rocks are all conspicuously covered with reddish-orange lichen. The monastery consists of a church from the end of the 9th century, a gavit from the 12th and a small chapel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 09 Dilijan
After breakfast, proceed to full day at Dilijan is a spa town in the Tavush Province of Armenia. Usually called Armenian Switzerland or Little Switzerland by the locals, it is one of the most important resorts of Armenia, situated in Dilijan National Park. The forested and reclusive city is home to numerous Armenian artists, composers, and filmmakers and features some traditional Armenian architecture. Overnight at hotel.

Day 10 Dilijan – Yerevan (By Raod) (98 Kms / 1H 30M appx.)Dep. Yerevan
Departure transfer to onward destination.