Armenia

 Airport pickup and transfer to hotel

Check-in & freshen up

Visit Republic Square. Walk along Northern Avenue. Explore Opera House area. Visit Cascade Complex for panoramic views. Stop at Mother Armenia viewpoint.

Evening free to explore cafés and restaurants around the city centre.

Overnight: Yerevan

On this 9-10-hour tour visit Lake Sevan, pearl of this mountainous country and one of the largest freshwater high-altitude lakes in Eurasia.

You will also visit Sevanavank, a monastery complex on Sevan peninsula. Currently a religious seminary functions here, which is not readily open to the public, the peninsula can be named the very point from where the whole beauty of the Lake Sevan is seen.

You will then have a short stop in Dilijan town, otherwise referred to as “Armenian Switzerland” for its fantastic natural forests. The town is a part of Dilijan National Park.

The next stop is Haghartsin, a 10th century monastery which has been recently renovated by donation of Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Mohammad Al Qassimi, the Ruler of Sharjah, who was impressed by the monastery when visited it. 

Goshavank is the final stop surrounded by green territories.

Overnight: Yerevan

Garni temple, one of the most famous historical and architectural monuments among tourists, is located in Kotayk province. It is the only structure preserved in Armenia from the pagan period, dedicated to the god Mihr.

Before reaching the temple, we will have a stop on the way to Charents Arch, from where a wonderful view of Mount Ararat opens.

Then we will visit Geghard Monastery (Ayrivank), where according to the legend, from the XIII century the spear with which Christ was pierced was kept here.

As a part of the tour, we will visit the Azat River gorge, where we will see the “Symphony of Stones՛”, a miracle of nature. The natural monument, also known as the ՛՛Basalt Organ՛՛, is famous for its magnificent, seemingly artificial rocks.

The familiarisation tour ends with a lavash master class, where you will see how the famous Armenian bread, lavash, is baked.

Overnight: Yerevan

Your journey begins at the iconic Khor Virap Monastery, set against the breathtaking backdrop of biblical Mount Ararat. This sacred site holds deep historical and spiritual significance — it is where Saint Gregory the Illuminator was imprisoned, marking the beginning of Christianity in Armenia, the first nation to adopt it as a state religion.

Continue to the heart of Armenia’s wine region with a visit to the legendary Areni-1 (Birds’) Cave. This archaeological treasure revealed the world’s oldest known winery (over 6,100 years old) and a remarkably preserved 5,500-year-old leather shoe. Walk through the cave where ancient civilisations practised early winemaking and burial rituals.

Next, explore the stunning Noravank Monastery, a masterpiece of medieval Armenian architecture. Surrounded by dramatic red and orange cliffs carved by nature over millions of years, this two-storied church complex offers some of the most spectacular landscapes in the country.

End your day in Areni village, the birthplace of Armenian winemaking. Enjoy a delightful wine tasting experience and sample locally produced wines in the very region where wine history began.

Join us for a day filled with history, culture, breathtaking scenery, and unforgettable flavours.

Overnight: Yerevan

Check out from the hotel.

Depending on the flight departure time, enjoy some free time in Yerevan.

Transfer to Zvartnots International Airport for your onward flight.