- Classic Tour
- 8 days / 7 night
1Day
Garni - Geghard
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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. |
| Live performance of duduk in Garni / Duduk is an ancient Armenian musical instrument made of apricot wood. UNESCO proclaimed the duduk and its music as a Masterpiece of the Intangible Heritage of Humanity |
| Lunch / |
| Azat reservoir / |
| 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 Wine Art / Areni village which is famous for its wines and endemic black grape. Excursion, wine tasting and lunch in the local winery. |
2Day
Areni
| Breakfast in hotel / |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Loby Goris restaurant / |
| Yeghevnut Hotel / |
3Day
Goris-Sisian-Yeghegis
| Goris / Goris is an important cultural and historical town in Syunik region. Stone-pyramids of Old Goris, 4th-century basilica of Surp Hripsime, old town, museums, theatre, etc. |
| Aksel Bakunts House Museum / |
| Shaki Waterfall / Shaki waterfall is so nice to look at. This waterfall, with a height of 18m, will amaze you at the beautiful view |
| Zorats Karer megalithic complex / Zorats-Karer or Karahunj is a megalithic complex consists of hundreds of vertically arranged two-meter stones. Archeologists and astronomers do note their similarity to the stone circles found at Stonehenge in England |
| Sisian Ceramics / |
| 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 |
| Yeghegis medieval Jewish cemetery / |
| Arevi Hotel / The first container-hotel with modern architectural solutions. No TV, no Wi-Fi in the rooms. Star watching, animal watching, eco food, wine... |
4Day
Yeghegis-Gavar-Tsaghkunq-Dilijan
| Breakfast in hotel / |
| 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 |
| Mikayelyan Family Farm / Farm is specialised in milk production and processing, in particular, cheese production: wine-cheese, cognac-cheese, etc. The farm has a spacious and comfortable space for visitors |
| Noratus cemetery / This is the largest collection of "khachkars". According to a story during the invading army of Tamerlane the villagers dressed the khachkars up in clothes, helmets and leaned swords against them. From a distance the khachkars looked like army of soldiers as a result Tamerlane's army retreated |
| Hayravank Monastery / Picturesque Ayravank, located on the rocks near the shore of Lake Sevan, was built in 9-12 centuries. As a result of archaeological excavations, an ancient settlement was discovered near the monastery, which dates back to the early Bronze Age |
| Tsaghkunk glkhatun / |
| 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 |
| Toon Armeni B&B / |
5Day
Haghartsin-Odzoun-Sanahin
| 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... |
| Haghartsin Monastery / Haghartsin Monastery Complex was built between the 10th and 14th century. The complex lies in lush forested mountains of 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 |
| Odzun monastery / Odzun is a unique church spectacularly located. The oldest part of the building dates from the 5th century. There is a funeral monument near the church, which is quite rare |
| Sanahin monastery / Sanahin Monastery was founded in the 10th century and is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. In the 10-11 centuries it was the most important spiritual, cultural and scientific center. The monastery had a rich library and it was taught humanities, music and medicine there |
6Day
Haghpat - Stepanavan - Gyumri
| Haghpat Monastery / Haghpat is a medieval monastery complex built in the 10th - 13th centuries. It represent the highest flowering of Armenian religious architecture. There are also a number of splendid khachkars (cross-stones) of the 11th-13th centuries. It is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. |
| Zarni-Parni Cave-fortress / Zarni-Parni is a medieval cave-castle built in the 10th-12th centuries. It consists of 3 caves, in one of which the books of Haghpat monastery were kept and were saved from destruction. The complex has a museum, displaying rare samples of the lifestyle and culture of Lori |
| Stepanavan Dendropark / Stepanavan Dendropark is a beautiful arboretum with a lot of different trees and flowers. Here you can breath the freshest air and walk throught alley garden |
| Lori Berd Fortress / Ruins of 11th-century fortress cover about 35ha on a plateau, which is 1500m above the sea level. Deep canyon and 20-25m height walls made the Lori Fortress unapproachable |
| Gyumri / Gyumri is the second largest city in Armenia. It is the city of culture, city of the history, city of the humor |
7Day
Gyumri-Amberd
| Gyumri / Gyumri is the second largest city in Armenia. It is the city of culture, city of the history, city of the humor |
| Sev Berd Fortress / In 1834, by order of Emperor Nicholas I, the "Black" Fortress was built taking into account a possible war against Turkey. The fortress had underground passages, and the high position provided a wonderful view of the city of Gyumri and its surroundings |
| Marmashen Monastery / Marmashen monastic complex consists of 5 churches, 1 narthex. The largest church in the complex is Katoghike, built at the end of 10th century. Katoghike was so good in fact, that it was decided to built a smaller copy right beside it |
| Chir's House Guest Center / Chir's House Guest Center is a dried fruit workshop and not only: organic foods, master classes and etc. |
8Day
Saghmosavank - Echmiatsin - Zvartnots
| Armenian Alphabet Monument / An unusual monument to the Armenian alphabet is a composition of 39 Armenian 2-meter letters carved from tuff |
| 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 |
| Armenia Wine Winery / Armenia Wine is a largest winery built in the style of Armenian classical architecture |
| 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 |
| 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. |
* The tour is private and the program can be modified by your request.
| Person | Driver | Guide-Driver | Guide and Driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-2 | $25 Sedan |
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| 3 | $38 Minivan |
$66 Minivan |
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| 4-6 | $38 Minivan |
* Total price noted
Included
- Comfortable transport and professional driver
- Air conditioning
- Water