Itinerary
- Day 1
Yerevan
You'll land at Zvartnots International Airport and head to your hotel to settle in. Once you're ready, spend the evening walking through Yerevan's main sights. Start at Republic Square where the famous dancing fountains light up, then stroll down Mashtots Avenue to check out the shops and grab coffee at one of the cafes there. The Aram Khachaturian Opera and Ballet Theatre is nearby and worth seeing from the outside. Make your way to the Cascade Complex, which sits up on a hill and gives you great views toward Mount Ararat in the distance. The Mother Armenia statue in Victory Park is another key stop. If you have time, wander through some local markets to get a feel for how the city works and spend a bit of time in one of the many cafes scattered around town.
- Start point
- Yerevan, Armenia (Zvartnots International Airport )
- Accommodation
- Hotel (IMPERIAL HOTEL)
Landmarks Republic Square Mashtots Avenue Aram Khachaturian Opera and Ballet Theatre Cascade Complex Cafesjian Center for the Arts Mother Armenia Victory Park Mount Ararat 
- Day 2
Yerevan
Today you're joining in on Vardavar, Armenia's big summer water festival where basically everyone gets soaked. People of all ages splash water on each other throughout the day, with games, dancing, and singing happening everywhere. There's no way to stay dry during this, so when someone splashes you, grab a bucket and jump in. It's the perfect way to cool off in the summer heat and get a real sense of local celebration and community.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (IMPERIAL HOTEL)
Included Activities
- Vardavar water festival celebration
- Day 3
Yerevan - Garni - Geghard - Sevan - Yerevan
Start this morning at Garni Temple, the only standing pagan temple from the 1st century AD still around in Armenia. It was carefully restored back in 1975 and the stonework is really impressive. From there, head to Geghard Monastery, which is built right into the cliff faces and is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The monastery gets its name from the legendary lance of Christ. After exploring, you'll do a lavash baking masterclass at a local house, learning to make Armenia's traditional thin bread in a ground oven. Later, drive to Lake Sevan, one of the world's biggest high-altitude freshwater lakes, and visit Sevanavank Monastery out on the peninsula before heading back to Yerevan for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Armenian fast food with lavash and cheese)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (IMPERIAL HOTEL)
Included Activities
- Garni Temple visit
- Geghard Monastery visit
- Master class of Lavash baking
- Lake Sevan visit
- Sevanavank Monastery visit
Landmarks Garni Temple Geghard Monastery Azat River gorge Lake Sevan Sevanavank Monastery - Day 4
Yerevan - Echmiadzin - Zvartnots - Departure
Begin at Vernissage, an open-air market in central Yerevan filled with local artists selling handmade crafts and goods. From there, visit Ejmiatsin Cathedral, which dates back to 303 AD and serves as the spiritual center of the Armenian Apostolic Church. Check out the ruins of Zvartnots Temple, a 7th-century structure that shows incredible architectural skill. Then head to Parakar Village for a masterclass making Arishta (Armenian pasta) at Tasty House guesthouse, followed by another masterclass at Lusic Aguletsi Cultural Centre making Gata (traditional Armenian sweet bread). You'll have a late lunch after that before transferring to the airport for your departure.
- End point
- Yerevan, Armenia (Zvartnots International Airport )
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Late Lunch)
Included Activities
- Vernissage open-air market visit
- Ejmiatsin Cathedral visit
- Zvartnots Temple visit
- Master class of Arishta (Armenian pasta)
- Master class of Gata (Armenian sweet bread)
Landmarks Vernissage Ejmiatsin Cathedral Zvartnots Temple Tasty House guesthouse Parakar Village Lusic Aguletsi Cultural Centre
