Itinerary
- Day 1
Yerevan
You'll arrive at Zvartnots International Airport where your tour guide will be waiting to meet you. From there, it's a transfer to your hotel in Yerevan, giving you time to settle in and get oriented to the city.
- Day 2
Yerevan
This morning you'll drive through central Yerevan to see the main landmarks - Republic Square, the Opera House, the Cascade Monument, and Mother Armenia Monument. After that, head to Matenadaran, the world's largest research institute of ancient Armenian manuscripts, where you can walk through their collection. Grab lunch at a traditional Armenian restaurant to try some local food.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in a traditional Armenian restaurant)
Included Activities
- Drive through central Yerevan landmarks: Republic Square, Opera House, Cascade Monument and Stairs, Mother Armenia Monument, Victory Bridge, Hrazdan Stadium, Sports and Concerts Center, Presidential Palace, National Assembly Building, Academy of Sciences
- Visit Tsitsernakaberd-Armenian Genocide Memorial Complex and Museum
- Visit Matenadaran Research Institute of Ancient Manuscripts and Museum
- Lunch in a traditional Armenian restaurant
Landmarks Republic Square Opera House Cascade Monument and Stairs Mother Armenia Monument Tsitsernakaberd-Armenian Genocide Memorial Complex and Museum Matenadaran Research Institute of Ancient Manuscripts and Museum - Day 3
Yerevan - Echmiadzin - Zvartnots
Travel to Echmiadzin to visit St. Hripsime Church and the Echmiadzin Mother Cathedral, one of the oldest churches in the world and the Holy See of the Armenian Apostolic Church. On the way back to Yerevan, stop at the ruins of Zvartnots Cathedral. Later in the day, spend some free time at Vernissage market picking through local arts and crafts.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit St. Hripsime Church
- Visit Echmiadzin Mother Cathedral
- Visit the Ruins of Zvartnots Cathedral
- Free time at Vernissage market
Landmarks St. Hripsime Church Echmiadzin Mother Cathedral Zvartnots Cathedral Vernissage market - Day 4
Yerevan - Khor Virap - Noravank - Areni - Jermuk
Head south through Armenia to see medieval monasteries and the landscape. Start at Khor Virap Monastery where you get views of Mount Ararat, then continue to Noravank, which sits among brick-red cliffs. Next, tour the Areni-1 cave complex, home to the world's oldest winery dating back 6100 years, and try some wine at a local winery. By evening, drive to Jermuk Spa Town.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in a local restaurant with stunning views of Vayots Dzor region), Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Khor Virap Monastery
- Visit Monastery of Noravank
- Lunch in a local restaurant with views of Vayots Dzor region
- Tour the Areni-1 archaeological cave complex to see the oldest winery in the world
- Wine tasting at one of the best wineries in Areni village
Landmarks Khor Virap Monastery Mount Ararat Monastery of Noravank Areni-1 cave complex Areni village - Day 5
Jermuk - Tatev - Karahunj
Start the day exploring Jermuk's mineral water hot springs and waterfall. Then ride the world's longest aerial tramway to reach Tatev, a medieval monastic complex with great views. After lunch, visit Karahunj, the Armenian Stonehenge, which is a 7500-year-old observatory, before heading back to Jermuk.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Jermuk town and its mineral water hot springs and waterfall
- Ride the world's longest cable car (aerial tramway) to Tatev medieval monastic complex
- Lunch
- Visit Karahunj (Armenian Stonehenge), a 7500 year-old observatory
Landmarks Jermuk Mineral Water Hot Springs Jermuk Waterfall Tatev medieval monastic complex Karahunj 
- Day 6
Jermuk - Vardenyats - Noratus - Lake Sevan - Dilijan
Drive through Vardenyats Mountain Pass and stop at the Orbelian Caravanserai, a historical site on the Great Silk Road. Later, see Noratus, which has the world's largest collection of Armenian cross-stones. Head to Lake Sevan National Park, the world's second-largest highest lake, where you can optionally visit the 9th-century Sevanavank Monastery. Finish up in Dilijan Spa Town.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Drive through Vardenyats Mountain Pass
- Visit Orbelian Caravanserai on the Great Silk Road at 2410m
- Visit Stone Garden - Noratus, the largest field of Armenian cross-stones
- Proceed to Lake Sevan National Park
- View Lake Sevan and surrounding mountain scenery
- Lunch
Optional Activities
- Visit 9th century Sevanavank Monastery (over 240 steps to reach)
Landmarks Vardenyats Mountain Pass Orbelian Caravanserai Noratus Stone Garden Lake Sevan Lake Sevan National Park Sevanavank Monastery 
- Day 7
Dilijan - Haghartsin - Goshavank - Tsakhakadzor - Yerevan
After breakfast, check out Dilijan, a resort town sometimes called Armenia's little Switzerland. Walk through Haghartsin monastery in the forest, then move on to Goshavank, which dates to the 12th and 13th centuries. Stop at Tsakhakadzor, Armenia's largest ski resort, before the drive back to Yerevan.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Explore Dilijan and Old Dilijan
- Visit Haghartsin monastery
- Visit Goshavank monastery
- Visit Tsakhakadzor town
- Lunch
Landmarks Dilijan Old Dilijan Haghartsin monastery Goshavank Tsakhakadzor - Day 8
Yerevan - Garni - Geghard - Garni Gorge
See Garni Fortress and the Temple of the Sun, the only Hellenistic temple still standing in the Caucasus. Then visit Geghard Monastery, a UNESCO rock-cut medieval site. Have lunch at a local house in Garni village, take part in a master class for traditional Armenian bread baking, and finish with a walk through Garni Gorge to see the distinctive basalt rock formations.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in a local house in Garni village where you sample local dishes)
Included Activities
- Visit Garni Fortress
- Visit Garni Temple of the Sun
- Visit Geghard Monastery
- Lunch in a local house in Garni village with local dishes
- Master class of traditional Armenian bread 'lavash' being baked in tonir (underground oven)
- Explore Garni Gorge and basalt rock formations
Landmarks Garni Fortress Garni Temple of the Sun Geghard Monastery Garni village Garni Gorge 
- Day 9
Yerevan - Mount Aragats - Amberd Castle - Saghmosavak
Head toward Mount Aragats, Armenia's highest peak and the tallest in the Trans-Caucasus. Visit Amberd Castle at 2300m/7545 feet elevation where you'll have views of snow-covered peaks and grasslands. Stop for photos at high-mountain Yezidi camps, see the Armenian Letters park, and explore Saghmosavak Monastery, which sits on the edge of Kasakh Canyon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Amberd Castle with views of Mount Aragats
- Photo stop of high-mountain Yezidi people and sheep camps
- Photo stop at Armenian Letters park
- Visit Saghmosavak (Psalm Monastery) on the edge of Kasakh Canyon
- Lunch
Landmarks Mount Aragats Amberd Castle Armenian Letters park Saghmosavak Monastery Kasakh Canyon - Day 10
Yerevan
You'll transfer to the airport for your departure from Yerevan, ending your Armenia tour.
