Description

Genuineness and uniqueness of Armenia stands on several pillars, but the most famous are – the unique charm of its mountainous nature, the original national culture and ancient Christian heritage. This tour will help you to discover a bit from everything.

DAY 1: Arrival at Yerevan Zvartnots international Airport, transfer to the selected hotel. Check – in and rest at the hotel.
DAY 2: After breakfast at the hotel we shall leave for a city tour which is covering the major landmarks of Yerevan city (Panorama Ground, Memorial with the museum of the victims of the genocide). Continue the tour program and visit The Matenadaran – institute of scientific research as well as depository of ancient Armenian manuscripts (a UNESCO World Heritage Sight). Lunch at the local restaurant. Return to the hotel for rest. Free time to explore the city independently . Welcome dinner. O/N in Yerevan.
DAY 3: Breakfast at the hotel. Leave for Echmiatsin – the sixth largest city of Armenia and the ancient capital of Armenia, which is also the center of the Armenian Apostolic Church and the Holy See of the Supreme Catholikos of all Armenians. Visit St. Hripsime Church and the Cathedrals of St. Echmiatsin there – UNESCO World Heritage Sight. Then continue our tour with a visit to Garni fortress and its Hellenistic temple, lunch at Garni and master class in baking traditional Armenian bread Lavash. Then visit Geghard cave Monastery , a UNESCO World Heritage Sight. O/N in Yerevan.
DAY 4:Breakfast at the hotel and leave for North of the country towards Ashtarak, Visit the medieval fortress of Amberd which is located on the slops of Mt. Arargatc. Optional short trekking in the gorge of the river Amberd . After visit two beautiful Monasteries of Ohannavank and Saghmosavank located in the Kasakh river gorge. Hear we’ll have our lunch and enjoy some rest in the restaurant located in the picturesque gorge of the river Kasakh. Alternate choice is have a picnic lunch in Amberd (if weather permitting). Thereafter return to Yerevan. O/N in Yerevan.

DAY 5: After breakfast at the hotel we leave for full day tour to Tsakhgadzor (valley of flowers) with Kecharis Monastery then Lake Sevan. You will spend some time at the lake peninsula exploring its wild nature and the 9th century Monastery . Leave to visit Noratus village located nearby the lake, which is far famous for its beautifully carved Khachkars – Stone – crosses. Return to the capital. O/N in Yerevan.
DAY 6: Today will enjoy by exploring the museums of Yerevan: visit the most outstanding Art Museum (National art Gallery)– the third largest after Hermitage museum of St. Petersburg and the famous Tretyakov Gallery. We will then visit the Museum of Armenian History. Of the large number of other museums you will be given an opportunity of choosing one or two additional ones. O/N in Yerevan.
DAY 7: Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Khor Virap Monastery with stunning view of Mt Ararat. Visit Noravank monastery this is one of the masterpiece of Armenian architecture then visit famous Areni winery see the wine making process and taste one of the best wine in the country .Back to Yerevan. O/N in Yerevan.
DAY 8: Departure from Yerevan