Itinerary
- Day 1
Yerevan
Your afternoon starts at noon when you're picked up from your location. First, you'll head to Noah Cognac Factory to walk through their museum and taste some of their spirits, then check out the legendary Ararat Brandy Factory which has a similar setup with tastings and a shop. After that, you'll spend time browsing GUM market for fresh local produce and Armenian specialty items. From there, it's on to Vernissage market near Republic Square where you can look through handicrafts and pick up souvenirs. The day wraps up with your drop-off back at your accommodation.
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Noah Cognac Factory including cellar and catacombs visit
- Guided tour of Ararat Brandy Factory including museum and cognac tasting
- Visit to GUM market
- Visit to Vernissage market
Optional Activities
- Cognac tasting at Noah Cognac Factory
- Cognac tasting at Ararat Brandy Factory
- Shopping at Noah Cognac Factory shop
- Shopping at Ararat Brandy Factory shop
- Purchase of local fruits, dried fruits, lavash bread, and other goods at GUM market
- Purchase of handicrafts and souvenirs at Vernissage market
Landmarks Noah Cognac Factory Ararat Brandy Factory GUM Market Vernissage Market Republic Square Monument of Vardan Mamikonyan 
- Day 2
Syunik Region
You'll get picked up at 9:00 AM for a trip to some significant historical sites. First stop is Karahunge, an ancient astronomical observatory sitting at 1,800 meters altitude near Sisian. This 5,000-year-old stone complex is similar to Stonehenge and gives you a real sense of how sophisticated early astronomy was. Next, you'll see Devil's Bridge, a striking 30-meter natural rock formation that spans the Vorotan River Gorge, and you can access healing caves in the area. Later you'll explore Khndzoresk, an ancient cave city carved into rock formations, and if you're up for it, there's a swinging bridge that gives you panoramic views of the whole area. You'll head back to your accommodation by evening.
Included Activities
- Visit to Karahunge ancient astronomical observatory
- Visit to Devil's Bridge natural monument
- Exploration of Khndzoresk ancient cave city
Optional Activities
- Cave exploration at Devil's Bridge with equipment (descent into network of rock caves)
- Bathing in healing ponds at Devil's Bridge
- Photography at Khndzoresk swinging bridge overlooking the gorge
Landmarks Karahunge Devil's Bridge Vorotan River Gorge Khndzoresk 
- Day 3
Aragatsotn Region
This morning at 10:00 AM you'll travel to the Aragatsotn region to see several medieval sites. You'll start with Hovhanavank Monastery, a significant medieval church dedicated to John the Baptist that once held important religious relics. After that, you'll check out Saghmosavank Monastery, which is famous for its historic library and sits high above the Kasakh River Gorge with great views. Your final stop is Amberd Fortress, an impressive 7th-century castle positioned above 2,000 meters on Mount Aragats with a church built in 1026 nearby. You'll finish the day with your drop-off at your accommodation.
Included Activities
- Guided visit to Hovhanavank Monastery
- Guided visit to Saghmosavank Monastery
- Guided visit to Amberd Fortress
Optional Activities
- Photography at Saghmosavank Monastery overlooking Kasakh River gorge
- Photography at Amberd Fortress with mountain ridge backdrop
Landmarks Hovhanavank Monastery Saghmosavank Monastery Kasakh River Amberd Fortress Mount Aragats
