Itinerary
- Day 1
Yerevan
You'll arrive at Zvartnots International Airport and get transferred to your hotel in Yerevan. After settling in, head over to the Yerevan Days festival, which is Armenia's largest wine event. There'll be over 70 winemakers on site with more than 600 wine varieties to explore, plus live music and food stalls throughout. Getting into the festival is free, though wine tastings and food will cost extra if you want to participate.
- Start point
- Զվարթնոց, Armavir, Armenia (Zvartnots International Airport)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (ANI CENTRAL INN)
Included Activities
- Transfer to hotel from Zvartnots International Airport
- Participation in Yerevan Days festival (entrance, general access)
Optional Activities
- Wine tasting at Yerevan Days festival
- Food stalls at Yerevan Days festival
Landmarks Yerevan Days Festival - Day 2
Yerevan
Start with breakfast, then spend your morning walking through Yerevan's main sights. Check out Republic Square and its famous dancing fountains, stroll along Mashtots Avenue, and see the Aram Khachaturian Opera and Ballet Theatre. The Cascade Complex offers nice views from up top, and you can see the Mother Armenia statue as well. Wander through local markets and try some of the cafes around the city. By evening, head back to the Yerevan Days festival for more wine tasting, concerts, and other cultural activities.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (ANI CENTRAL INN)
Included Activities
- Yerevan City Tour including Republic Square, Mashtots Avenue, Aram Khachaturian Opera and Ballet Theatre, Cascade Complex, Mother Armenia statue
- Exploration of local markets and parks
- Participation in Yerevan Days festival (entrance, general access)
Optional Activities
- Wine tasting at Yerevan Days festival
- Food stalls at Yerevan Days festival
Landmarks Republic Square Mashtots Avenue Aram Khachaturian Opera and Ballet Theatre Cascade Complex Mother Armenia Yerevan Days Festival - Day 3
Yerevan - Garni - Geghard - Sevan - Yerevan
After breakfast, you'll drive to Garni to visit the only standing pagan temple in Armenia, which dates back to the 1st century AD. From there, continue to Geghard Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage site that's partially built into the cliffsides. You'll do a lavash baking masterclass at a local house and have Armenian bread with cheese. Next, head to Lake Sevan, known as the Pearl of Armenia, and visit the historic Sevanavank Monastery before driving back to Yerevan for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (ANI CENTRAL INN)
Included Activities
- Visit to Garni Temple
- Visit to Geghard Monastery
- Master class of Lavash Baking at local house
- Visit to Lake Sevan and Sevanavank Monastery
Landmarks Garni Temple Geghard Monastery Lake Sevan Sevanavank Monastery - Day 4
Yerevan - Ejmiatsin - Zvartnots - Parakar
Begin with breakfast, then head to Vernissage, an open-air market where local artists and craftspeople sell traditional Armenian pieces. Travel to Ejmiatsin Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage site and the spiritual center of the Armenian Apostolic Church founded in 303 AD, and see the 7th-century Zvartnots Temple ruins. You'll take a masterclass making Armenian pasta called Arishta at Tasty House guesthouse in Parakar with TV star Zaruhi Karapetyan, then do another class preparing the sweet pastry Gata at Lusic Aguletsi Cultural Centre. After a late lunch, you'll transfer to the airport for your departure.
- End point
- Զվարթնոց, Armavir, Armenia (Zvartnots International Airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Late Lunch)
Included Activities
- Visit to Vernissage market
- Visit to Ejmiatsin Cathedral
- Visit to Zvartnots Temple
- Master class of Arishta (Armenian pasta) at Tasty House guesthouse
- Master class of Gata (Armenian sweet pastry) at Lusic Aguletsi Cultural Centre
Landmarks Vernissage Ejmiatsin Cathedral Zvartnots Temple
