Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival
You'll arrive whenever works for your schedule and meet up with the CEO and group at an evening welcome meeting. There's a short walk around the hotel neighborhood to get oriented, and if you're interested, you can join the optional group dinner afterward.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Yerevan Center)
Included Activities
- Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Optional Activities
- Group dinner
- Day 2
Yerevan
Start the day with a walking tour through the city, checking out Republic Square and its historical role. Stop by the Megerian Carpet Museum to see traditional Armenian rug weaving up close, then head to the Cascade complex where you'll get good views of the city. You'll also learn about traditional Khachkar stone carvings and can try playing the Duduk with a local musician. After that, the rest of your day and evening are yours to explore however you'd like.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Yerevan Center)
Included Activities
- Republic Square Tour
- Megerian Carpet Museum Visit
- Duduk Class with a Local Musician
Landmarks Republic Square Megerian Carpet Museum Cascade Complex - Day 3
Dilijan
A private vehicle takes you to Lake Sevan where you'll have time to walk around or take an optional boat ride if you want. From there, continue to Dilijan for a cooking class where you'll learn to make traditional gata pastries, which you'll have for a light lunch. You'll also do a walking tour of the area, and later in the evening you're free to relax or join an optional group dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Armenian gata pastries from cooking class)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Armenia Gueshouse Dilijan), Guesthouse (Armenia Guesthouse Dilijan)
Included Activities
- Gata-Making Class
- Walking Tour Dilijan
Optional Activities
- Boat ride on Lake Sevan
- Group dinner
Landmarks Lake Sevan - Day 4
Areni-1 Cave - Goris
Head by vehicle to Khor Virap and tour the historic monastery complex. You'll have free time during lunch after that, then visit Areni-1 Cave and walk through the multicomponent cave system. Later you'll travel to Goris for the evening, where there's a short orientation walk with the CEO and an optional dinner if you're interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mina Hotel Goris)
Included Activities
- Khor Virap Monastery
- Areni-1 Cave Visit
- Orientation Walk Goris
Optional Activities
- Group dinner
Landmarks Khor Virap Monastery Areni-1 Cave - Day 5
Tatev - Yerevan
Visit the WINNET Goris Foundation in Goris Crochet to learn about women's empowerment initiatives in southern Armenia. Next, head to Halidzor and take the Wings of Tatev Cable Car up to see the ancient Tatev Monastery complex. From there, it's back to the bus for the afternoon drive to Yerevan.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Yerevan Center)
Included Activities
- WINNET Goris Foundation Visit
- Wings of Tatev Cable Car
- Tatev Monastery Visit
Landmarks Tatev Monastery Wings of Tatev Cable Car - Day 6
Yerevan
This is a free day to wander through Yerevan's parks, check out museums, or visit historical monuments on your own schedule. There's an optional excursion available that includes Geghard and Garni monasteries plus a cooking demonstration at a local guesthouse. You'll regroup with the group in the evening, and there's an optional final dinner if you want to join.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Yerevan Center)
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Geghard Monastery
- Excursion to Garni Monastery
- Cooking demonstration at local guesthouse
- Group dinner
Landmarks Geghard Monastery Garni Monastery - Day 7
Departure
Leave at whatever time works best for your travel plans.
- Meals
- Breakfast
