Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Yerevan
Yerevan- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet breakfast at New Casa Boutique Hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (New Casa Boutique Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Stroll through Republic Square to admire the classic architecture
- Visit the Cascade Complex for panoramic city and mountain views
- Explore the exhibits at the History Museum of Armenia
- Walk the narrow, historic alleys of the Kond district
- Enjoy an evening with a glass of local wine on Saryan Wine Street
Landmarks Republic Square Cascade Complex Mount Ararat Armenian Genocide Memorial Kond Saryan Wine Street - Day 2
Yerevan to Dilijan
Yerevan to Dilijan- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet or continental breakfast at Dil Hill by Sam)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (New Casa Boutique Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Marvel at the architectural remains of Zvartnots Cathedral
- Visit the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, the spiritual heart of the nation
- Snap a photo at Charents Arch with Ararat in the background
- Admire the Hellenistic architecture of the Garni Temple
- Walk the gorge to see the natural 'Symphony of Stones' basalt columns
Landmarks Zvartnots Cathedral Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin Charents Arch Temple of Garni Geghard Monastery Symphony of Stones - Day 3
Khor Virap and Ararat
Khor Virap and Ararat- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet breakfast at New Casa Boutique Hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (New Casa Boutique Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Visit the historic prison pit of Khor Virap Monastery
- Capture the morning light hitting the slopes of Mount Ararat
- Take a guided tour of the historic Noy Wine & Brandy Factory
- Enjoy a professional tasting of aged Armenian brandy
- Explore the museum exhibits within the distillery complex
Landmarks Khor Virap Monastery Mount Ararat Noy Wine & Brandy Factory - Day 4
Lori Region Monasteries to Dilijan
Lori Region Monasteries to Dilijan- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet or continental breakfast at Dil Hill by Sam)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Dil Hill by Sam)
Optional Activities
- Stand at the edge of the canyon at Hovhannavank Monastery
- Take a photo with the giant stone letters at the Alphabet Monument
- Explore the UNESCO-listed library and architecture of Sanahin Monastery
- Admire the medieval murals within the walls of Akhtala Monastery
- Walk the historic Sharambeyan Street in Dilijan to see traditional wooden houses
Landmarks Hovhannavank Monastery Armenian Alphabet Monument Sanahin Monastery Haghpat Monastery Akhtala Monastery Sharambeyan Street - Day 5
Dilijan National Park to Lake Sevan
Dilijan National Park to Lake Sevan- Accommodation
- Hotel (Dil Hill by Sam)
Optional Activities
- Explore the tranquil setting of Haghartsin Monastery in the forest
- Climb the steps to Sevanavank for a stunning view of Lake Sevan
- Stop at the Soviet-era viewing platform for panoramic lake photography
- Take the cable car to the top of Mount Teghenis
- Try the zipline in Tsaghkadzor for an aerial view of the mountain valley
Landmarks Dilijan National Park Haghartsin Monastery Lake Sevan Sevanavank Monastery Mount Teghenis Tsaghkadzor - Day 6
Lake Sevan to Tatev
Lake Sevan to Tatev- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet breakfast at Kirch Hotel & Restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kirch Hotel & Restaurant)
Optional Activities
- Visit the quiet Hayravank Monastery by the lake
- Walk through the ancient rooms of the Orbelian Caravanserai
- Stop for a photo at the picturesque Shaki Waterfall
- Experience the world-record 'Wings of Tatev' cable car ride
- Explore the extensive complex and viewpoints of Tatev Monastery
Landmarks Hayravank Monastery Orbelian Caravanserai Shaki Waterfall Wings of Tatev Tatev Monastery Vorotan Canyon - Day 7
Tatev to Noravank
Tatev to Noravank- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet breakfast at Kirch Hotel & Restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (New Casa Boutique Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Photograph the red-rock cliffs surrounding Noravank Monastery
- Take a guided tour inside the ancient Areni-1 Cave
- Learn about the history of winemaking at the archaeological site
- Admire the intricate stone carvings on the monastery walls
- Enjoy the scenic drive through the Amaghu Canyon
Landmarks Noravank Monastery Areni-1 Cave Amaghu Canyon - Day 8
Yerevan
Yerevan
