Armenia through the eyes of children - 8 days

Group Tours
8 days / 7 night
Jan - Dec

1Day

Yerevan - Victory Park - History Museum of Armenia - Ter-Ghazaryans' Micro Art Museum - Terracotta Art Studio - Republic Square

Victory Park / Visit to a huge statue of Mother Armenia and Victory Park with panoramic view of Yerevan
History Museum of Armenia / History Museum of Armenia preserves and publishes the objects and collections, which represent the history and culture of Armenia and the Armenian people. About 400,000 historical and cultural objects from the period of Paleolith to our days
Ter-Ghazaryans' Micro Art Museum / Edward Ter-Ghazaryan is considered the founder of the unique art of micro miniature; the smallest artworks in the world. Museum features the sculpture of Venus of Milo made from marble thinner than a human hair, the statuette of Charlie Chaplin inside the eye of a needle etc
Terracotta Art Studio / Terracotta Studio organizes master classes of pottery, which can be attended by children from 3 to 100 years old: art does not ask age. The masters of the studio will bring calm, a smile and a unique handmade souvenir
Republic Square / Republic square, located in the heart of Yerevan, was designed by architect Alexander Tamanyan in 1924. The square is decorated with singing and dancing fountains, two museums, impressive government buildings (built in 1920-1950). There is a big stone pattern in the center, meant to look like a traditional Armenian rug from above
Yerevan / Take unforgettable memories with you from 2800 years old and also young capital, which is known as pink city. Ancient ruins, pink buildings, museums, parks, singing fountains, etc.

2Day

State Museum of Nature of Armenia - Grand Candy Ponchikanots - Yerevan Zoo - Arch of Charents - Geghard monastery - Garni Temple - Symphony Of Stones - Baking Lavash in Garni - master class of Sujukh

State Museum of Nature of Armenia / It is the only museum of nature in the region. Over 6000 objects of flora and fauna in the museum represent the diversity of nature in Armenia
Grand Candy Ponchikanots / If you are in Yerevan with kids or without, don't miss Ponchikanoc and taste ponchik + cappuccino
Yerevan Zoo / At present the Yerevan Zoo is home to about 3000 individuals representing 300 species. They represent Syrian brown bears, Bezoars goats, Armenian mouflon, vipers, and black vultures. There are also African lions, tigers, Caucasian lynx and Indian elephant
Arch of Charents / The Arch of Charents is situated on the way to Garni and Geghard. From here you will see a breathtaking view to Mount Ararat
Geghard Monastery / Geghard Monastery is listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was founded in the 4th century partially carved directly out of the adjacent mountain
Garni Temple / Garni Temple is the only surviving pagan temple in Armenia. This stunning Greco-Roman colonnaded temple dates from the 1st century AD. Set on the edge of a gorge, the temple offers spectacular views of the Azat gorge.
Symphony Of Stones / Symphony Of Stones or Basaltic Organ is a natural wonder in the Garni Gorge. Do not miss the opportunity to see the most impressive basalt columns in the world
Baking Lavash in Garni / Traditional Armenian bread Lavash as an expression of culture is included in the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
Master class on cooking sweet Sujukh / A master class on cooking traditional sweet Sujukh, which is often called Armenian snickers.

3Day

Archeology course for children - Ejmiatsin Cathedral - Zvartnots Temple - Lara Chocolate Gallery

Archeology course for children / With the help of a professional archaeologist in the artificial excavation site, children will acquire theoretical knowledge and excavate using archaeological tools and discover interesting finds. Each participant will receive as a gift one item that he found.
Ejmiatsin Cathedral / Etchmiadzin Cathedral is the mother church of the Armenian Apostolic Church built in 301-303 AD. It is considered to be the oldest cathedral in the world and is listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO
Zvartnots Temple / The "temple of ruins" is listed as a UNESCO heritage site. It was the first circular 3 storey church built in the 7th century. After 3 centuries it was destroyed by an earthquake. Then Armenians started to built more stable rectangular based churches
Lara Chocolate Gallery / Chocolate master class

4Day

Khor Virap monastery - Areni-1 cave - Noravank monastery - Becore khachkar making - Shatin Bezoar Goats Observation - Zorats Church

Khor Virap Monastery / Khor Virap means "deep dungeon". Don't miss the pit where Gregory the Illuminator was imprisoned in 287-301 by King Tiridates III of Armenia. From the monastery you can enjoy a beautiful view of the biblical Mount Ararat
Areni-1 cave / The Areni-1 is a cave complex where was found 5,500-year-old earliest known leather shoe, 6100-year-old earliest known winery in the world
Noravank Monastery / Noravank means "new monastery". 13th-century fantastic monastery complex is set on a hill surrounded by red rocks
Becore khachkar making / Khachkar, also known as an Armenian cross-stone, is a carved stone usually up to 1.5 meters in height. Each khachkar is unique. "Armenian Cross-Stones Art: Symbolism and Craftsmanship of Khachkars", are included in the UNESCO list of Intangible Cultural Heritage
Bezoar Goats and bear observation in Shatin / In the village of Shatin the Melik Matevosyan's house is the closest to the place of Bezoar goats and bears
Zorats Church / Zorats Church was built in 1303 and it is unique in Armenian churches. It was designed so that soldiers sitting on their horses could receive the blessing of the church before the battle

5Day

Jermuk - Harsnadzor watchtower - Tatev Ropeway - Tatev monastery

Jermuk / The name of mountain Spa town Jermuk means "warm mineral springs". It is attractive for its fresh air, beautiful waterfall, artificial lakes, walking trails, the surrounding forests and mineral water
Harsnadzor watchtower /
Wings Of Tatev / Tatev ropeway is recorded in the Guinness Book of Records as the longest reversible cableway in the world, which passes 5752m without stopping. It is the shortest way to Tatev Monastery, full of picturesque and impressive views
Tatev Monastery / Tatev Monastery is a pearl of Armenian architecture. It was founded in the 9th century and was important spiritual and educational center in medieval Armenia

6Day

Old Khndzoresk cave village - Orbelian's Caravanserai - Lake Sevan

Old Khndzoresk cave village / Old Khndzoresk is a medieval cave village. Over time, people moved from the caves to a new part of Khndzoresk. Currently, two sections of the village are connected by a 160-meter-long swinging bridge
Orbelian's Caravanserai / Located at a height of 2410 meters above sea level, Orbelian's Caravanserai is the best preserved caravanserai in the entire country
Lake Sevan / The "blue" Sevan is the largest freshwater lake in the region. With an altitude of about 2000 meters above sea level, it’s one of the highest lakes in the world. The freshwater lake is surrounded by the Geghama mountains

7Day

Sevanavank monastery - Boat trip to Seagulls island - Dilijan - Breeding center for the Caucasian red deer - Lake Parz

Sevanavank Monastery / Sevanavank is standing on the rocky peninsula on the lake Sevan. Initially, in 874, the monastery was built at the small island. Later, in the era of Joseph Stalin, the water level fell about 20 metres, and the island transformed into a peninsula
Boat trip to Seagulls island /
Dilijan / Dilijan is a resort town nested within Dilijan National Park. It is one of the world's few National Park Cities. Nature, culture, history, Cuisine, SPA...
Breeding center for the Caucasian red deer / Breeding center for the Caucasian red deer in Dilijan National Park
Lake Parz / Parz means pure in Armenian. It is situated in the heart of thick forest. The clear waters of the lake reflect the green like a mirror. There are many activities in the lake area including boating, Zip lining, etc

8Day

Saghmosavank monastery - Armenian Alphabet Monument - Amberd fortress - Ayrudzi Riding Club

Saghmosavank Monastery / Saghmosavank is a 13th-century unique monastery complex standing atop the majestic Kasakh gorge. The word "saghmos" means a spiritual song, and the acoustics in the church is amazing. That's why it was called Saghmosavank
Armenian Alphabet Monument / An unusual monument to the Armenian alphabet is a composition of 39 Armenian 2-meter letters carved from tuff
Amberd Fortress / Amberd is a 7th-century fortress. The name means "a fortress in the clouds" in Armenian. It is located 2300 meters above sea level