Overnight International Flight to the capital of Armenia, Yerevan.

Upon arrival, be met at the airport to transfer to your hotel.

Yerevan is believed to be one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world with early settlements as early as the 4th Millennium BC.

After breakfast, we will start the tour in the capital of Armenia: Yerevan. For ages this city has been known as a "pink city" because of the color of the stone it has been built with. We will visit Republic square, Mashtoc Avenue, the House of Opera and Ballet after Aram Khachatryan, and the park "Cascad". Then we will visit the Manuscript Museum of Armenia, which is called Matenadaran; here is where all ancient Armenian Manuscripts are kept. Lunch at a restaurant. After this, we will visit History museum. An impressing fact of the museum is probably that it has a national collection of 400,000 objects. Then we should visit the Genocide Memorial known as Tsitsernakaberd. Dinner at the traditional restaurant with folk music. Overnight at your hotel. ...read less

We will start the day with an excursion to centuries-old monuments, Ejmiatsin and Zvartnots. These sites are listed on UNESCO World Heritage list. The Cathedral of Ejmiatsin, founded in 303, is the official residence of the Catholicos of Armenia. We'll continue the trip to Zvartnots Temple, which was built on 7th century by Nerses Builder Catholicos. Drive to Parakar village and we will have lunch at a local house and enjoy the cooking master class of Armenian dessert "Sudzukh" and homemade pasta "Arishta". The show will be run by a famous Armenian TV star. The active participants will get gifts by the host and will be treated with homemade liquor. Then, you will return to Yerevan to visit "Megeryan" carpet factory. Dinner at the factory restaurant. ...read less

After breakfast, depart to Khor Virap Monastery (4-18th cc.). This monastery is very prominent because of its history; Gregory the Illuminator, who introduced Christianity to Armenia, had been imprisoned there for 13 years as at that time there was a prison in the place of the monastery. Here we can enjoy the spectacular view of the sacred Ararat Mountain - an immortal symbol of Armenia. We will continue our tour to Noravank - a monastery of XII century situated among amazing sheer rocks on the bench of a twisty gorge. This is the only monastery where we may find a unique sculpture of Father God. On our way back we will visit village Areni which is considered to be an important center of the wine production industry. You are welcome to taste its excellent wine. Drive to Goris for the evening. Dinner at the hotel. ...read less

We will start our trip visiting the monastic complex of Tatev. The complex was found within the ages of 9-13th C. Formerly it was a very famous educational center in Armenia and many famous contemporary scientists and philosophers were educated there. It used to accept students from abroad as well. Visit the cave village of Khndzoresk. We will explore the ancient observatory of Karahunj quite similar to Stonehenge in England. The columns sit like soldiers on a hill. The 204 stones near Sisian have been ascribed with mystical, fertility and cosmic powers, but rarely have ancient monuments caused such a sensation in astronomical circles. Drive to Jermuk for dinner at the local restaurant and overnight there at your hotel. ...read less

Today, we are going to pass the pathways that have been used by the travelers of the Great Silk Road. We will drive through the Selim Caravanserai, which served as an important center of exchange, trade and for overnight during the times of Great Silk Road. Here we can see the immortal tracks of world history. Make a visit to Noraduz before driving to Lake Sevan, one of the largest lakes in the world. Here we can enjoy the breathtaking scenery of the beautiful lake with its astonishingly blue waters. Then we will visit Hayrivank monastery and Sevanavank complex, situated on Sevan Peninsula, built in the middle Ages around the 10th century. There are two monasteries, one of them has been destroyed but the other still stands today. Then, we will drive to Dilijan and walk along the Sharambeyan Street, which is one of the oldest streets of the city. Here we can buy souvenirs and see the life of the small city while breathing the clean mountain air. Dinner and overnight in Dilijan. ...read less

Today, you will depart to Alaverdi. On the way, we will have a stop at the wine and brandy factory which is famous for its white wine products. Lunch at a local restaurant. Then, you will visit a unique masterpiece of Armenian architecture of X-XIV centuries: The monastery of Haghpat which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Haghpat Monastery was one of the largest religious, cultural and educational centers of medieval Armenia. Depart to Gyumiri. Dinner at a local restaurant which is known for its appetizing and tasty fish dishes. ...read less

After breakfast, you will walk down to the beautiful streets of Gyumri. A city which has changed its name sereval times. Initially, it was called Kumavri then later called Alexandrapol, then Leninakan and finally Gyumri. This city is the second largest city of Armenia. It is located on about 120 km away from Yerevan and located on the bank of Akhurian River. While exploring Gyumri, we will visit the art gallery of Aslamazyan Sisters, who are usually associated with Frida Calo. Then, visit Alexandrapol brewery to see the production of Armenian beer which has deep roots of traditions. Then, we will depart to Aragatsotn region. Lunch at the local house including an amazing master class of Armenian sweet "Gata". Next, visit the Armenian Alphabet monument. Following that, we head towards the medieval and mysterious Amberd Fortress (7th-13th centuries A.D.), which is amazingly built on the slope of Mount Aragats (4091 meters above sea level). After visiting Saghmosavank Monastery, we will head back to Yerevan for dinner at a traditional restaurant. Overnight in Yerevan. ...read less

After breakfast, you will depart to Garni for a tour. This Pagan Temple was built in the 1st century AD and is the only temple that has been preserved from the Pagan times in Armenia. It was devoted to the god Mihr, the god of cleanness. In 1679 it was destroyed by an earthquake and was restored in. We will then continue our trip to Geghard Monastery. Its name came from the legendary lance that was used to pierce the body of Christ. It has been kept here for centuries. Though the exact foundation of the monastery is unknown, the present complex was built in the mid - 13th century. Afterwards we will visit a local house for lunch where you will have the chance to see and participate in the preparation of Armenian national bread: lavash. It is very thin and usually sold in very large forms. It is usually cooked in a ground oven called a "tonir". Recently it has been recognized as non-material heritage of UNESCO. Head back to Yerevan for the evening. ...read less

At the appropriate time, you will be met at your hotel and transferred to the airport for your flight home.