Itinerary
- Day 1
Yerevan
Your first day in Yerevan sets the stage with a panoramic tour hitting the main sights. Start at Victory Park where you'll get sweeping views across the city and toward Mount Ararat in the distance. From there, head to the Cascade Complex to walk around its sculptures and grab coffee at one of the cafes. You'll then check out the Matenadaran manuscript repository before visiting the State Opera House and Northern Avenue. Republic Square comes next, the actual center of the capital, and the day wraps up with a walk through Kond, a historic neighborhood with tight streets and older architecture from before the Soviet era.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Victory Park with bird's eye view over Yerevan and Mount Ararat
- Walk through Cascade Complex with sculptures by famous sculptors
- Explore Matenadaran, one of the world's largest manuscript depositories
- Visit State Opera House
- Walk through Northern Avenue
- Explore Republic Square
- Walk through Kond neighborhood with narrow streets and historic houses
Landmarks/POIs Victory Park Mount Ararat Cascade Complex Matenadaran State Opera House Northern Avenue Republic Square Kond Neighborhood - Day 2
Yerevan
This day focuses on Armenia's spiritual side starting with Ejmiatsin Cathedral, recognized as the world's first Christian church. The museum there holds important religious items like the Holy Spear and pieces connected to Noah's Ark. After lunch with traditional Armenian food at an ethnographic center, you'll see the Memorial of Sardarapat where a museum is housed in a building designed like Medieval Armenian fortifications. Then stop at the ruins of Zvartnots Cathedral from the 7th century before heading back to Yerevan for an evening to relax and catch cultural events if interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Served in the ethnographic centre with traditional Armenian national dish), Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Ejmiatsin Cathedral, the first Christian church in the world
- Explore Ejmiatsin Museum with holy relics including the Holy Spear and a piece of Noah's Ark
- Visit Memorial of Sardarapat with its museum
- Stop at Zvartnots Cathedral ruins
Optional Activities
- Visit Yerevan Opera House in the evening
- Attend ballet performance in the evening
- Visit jazz club in the evening
Landmarks/POIs Ejmiatsin Cathedral Ejmiatsin Museum Memorial of Sardarapat Zvartnots Cathedral - Day 3
Goris
The day combines history and wine starting at Khor Virap Monastery, which holds significance in Armenia's Christian conversion and offers Mount Ararat views. Next, tour the Old Areni Factory, a major Armenian winery, where you can watch wine production happen. Areni Cave comes after that, home to the oldest winery ever found at 6,100 years old. You'll visit Noravank Monastery and have lunch at a gastro yard where there's a chance to make fruit desserts. A stop at Spandaryan Reservoir gives good photo spots before heading to Goris for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Served in a Gastro yard with opportunity to participate in fruit dessert making), Dinner (Served at the hotel in Goris)
Included Activities
- Visit Khor Virap Monastery
- Tour Old Areni Factory and participate in wine production
- Wine tasting and fruit vodka tasting at Old Areni Factory
- Explore Areni Cave, the oldest winery in the world
- Visit Noravank Monastery
- Participate in fruit dessert making at gastro yard
- Photo stop at Spandaryan Reservoir
Landmarks/POIs Khor Virap Monastery Mount Ararat Old Areni Factory Areni Cave Noravank Monastery Spandaryan Reservoir - Day 4
Hermon Village
Begin exploring Khndzoresk, a historic village where residents lived in natural and man-made caves and defended the area through multiple wars until recently. Walk across the swinging bridge spanning the canyon that connects the old village to the new section. Lunch happens at a restaurant with Tatev Monastery views overlooking the gorge. After eating, visit the monastery itself and take the cable car ride over the deep Vorotan river canyon. Shaqi waterfall is next before reaching Hermon Village, and if weather cooperates, you'll see a clear night sky with the Milky Way visible.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Served in the restaurant at the edge of a magnificent gorge overlooking Tatev Monastery)
Included Activities
- Walk through Khndzoresk village with natural and man-made caves
- Cross the swinging bridge over the canyon
- Visit Tatev Monastery
- Ride Tatever Cable Car over Vorotan river canyon
- Stop at Shaqi waterfall
Landmarks/POIs Khndzoresk Village Tatev Monastery Vorotan River Canyon Shaqi Waterfall - Day 5
Dilijan
After a rural breakfast, you're heading back in time along the old Silk Road routes. The 13th-century Selim Caravanserai offers panoramic mountain pass views. Stop at a historical village famous for its massive khachkar collection and visit a family cheese farm to taste locally aged varieties. Then drive along Lake Sevan, one of the world's highest freshwater lakes sitting around 2,000 meters up, and have lunch at a restaurant overlooking the water. Finish in Dilijan, sometimes called Armenia's 'little Switzerland', where you'll explore national parks and Old Dilijan Complex with its wooden balconies and shops run by local artisans.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Rural healthy breakfast and fresh coffee), Lunch (Served in the restaurant with a lake view)
Included Activities
- Visit Selim Caravanserai of the 13th century
- Stop at historical village with world's largest khachkar collection
- Visit family cheese farm and taste local cheeses aged in wine and brandy
- Drive along Lake Sevan
- Explore Old Dilijan Complex with wooden balconies and artisans' shops
Optional Activities
- Visit national parks in Dilijan
Landmarks/POIs Selim Caravanserai Lake Sevan Dilijan Old Dilijan Complex - Day 6
Dsegh Village
The Lori region is the focus today with UNESCO world heritage churches in scenic settings. You'll see two old monasteries: Aghtala and Haghpat, both showing different periods of Armenia's history. Dsegh village comes next, known for nice nature, friendly locals, and cultural sites worth seeing. Lunch happens at a local restaurant where the chef shows how traditional Armenian dishes get prepared and cooked.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Served in the restaurant with traditional Armenian dish cooking demonstration by the chef)
Included Activities
- Visit Aghtala Monastery
- Visit Haghpat Monastery
- Explore Dsegh village
- Watch traditional Armenian dish cooking demonstration at restaurant
Landmarks/POIs Aghtala Monastery Haghpat Monastery Dsegh Village - Day 7
Gyumri
Travel to Gyumri, Armenia's second-largest city and known as the creative hub, recognized for its black-and-apricot colored architecture, pottery workshops, and local cafes. You'll join several craft classes to try hands-on work with local traditions. The day includes learning about one of Armenia's most significant historical events and how it shaped the country. Later, visit Marmashen Monastery positioned dramatically over the Akhurian River with views toward the Armenian-Turkish border.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Participate in master classes in Gyumri
- Explore Armenia's history and tragic events in Gyumri
- Visit Marmashen Monastery
Landmarks/POIs Gyumri Marmashen Monastery Akhurian River - Day 8
Yerevan
On the way back to Yerevan, several stops break up the journey. Start at Gntuniq supermarket and bakery to watch bread baking in old-style ovens and breathe in fresh bread smells. Saghmosavank Monastery is next, sitting in a spectacular canyon setting. You'll then see a unique cemetery where the alphabet letters themselves are made from gravestones. The fortress of Amberd shows how Armenian ancestors lived and protected their homes through history. By evening, you'll be back in Yerevan.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Served on the road to Yerevan)
Included Activities
- Stop at Gntuniq supermarket and bakery to watch traditional bread baking
- Visit Saghmosavank Monastery
- Visit unique cemetery with world's largest alphabet
- Visit Amberd Fortress
Landmarks/POIs Gntuniq Supermarket and Bakery Saghmosavank Monastery Amberd Fortress - Day 9
Yerevan
Your last full day explores two different faiths in Armenia. The Temple of Garni represents the pagan side while Geghard Monastery shows a different approach with its rock construction and architectural techniques. The Azat Reservoir and the Arch of Charents are nearby. Back in Yerevan, tour the Ararat Brandy Company to see its museum and production area. End with a farewell dinner celebrating the end of the trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner celebrating the end of the tour)
Included Activities
- Visit Temple of Garni
- Visit Geghard Monastery
- View Azat Reservoir
- View Arch of Charents
- Visit Ararat Brandy Company with museum and wine-factory tour
- Brandy tasting at Ararat Brandy Company
Landmarks/POIs Temple of Garni Geghard Monastery Azat Reservoir Arch of Charents Ararat Brandy Company - Day 10
Departure
Time to head to the airport for departure. Thanks for spending time in Armenia.
