Highlights

Royal Holiday in Armenia

07 Nights / 08 Days

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Destination

Armenia 

Continent

Asia

Location

South Caucasus region, situated at the crossroads of Eastern Europe and Western Asia, bordered by Turkey (west), Georgia (north), Azerbaijan (east)

Capital City

Yerevan 

Language

Armenian, English

Currency

Armenian Dram (AMD)

Season

(April–June) – mild weather (September–October) – pleasant temperature (Dec–Feb) cold

Airport

Zvartnots International Airport

Time Zone

(UTC+04:00) 

Dial Code

+ 374

Tour Type

Family, Couple, Leisure, Solo

Hotels

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Price

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Package Itinerary

Day 01Arrival and day is at leisure.

Arrival at Zvartnots International Airport in Yerevan. Meet and greet by our representative. Transfer to the hotel. The day is free at leisure. Evening experience warm Armenian hospitality through their authentic food at local restaurants. Explore vibrant cafés, wine bars, and local markets. Overnight at the hotel in Yerevan.

Day 02Yeravan City Tour

After breakfast start city tour and explore ancient pagan, Christian, and medieval Armenia in one journey. Walk the Cascade Complex, Opera house, North Avenue and Republic square in the heart of Yerevan. Then head to Blue Mosque dating back to the 18th century. Continue to Saryan Street and walk down the park, where local painters display and sell their work in an open-air Vernissage. After city tour return to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel in Yerevan.

Day 03Yerevan –Amberd Fortress-Alphabet Alley -Yerevan

After the breakfast at the hotel start the trip to Aragatsotn region. We will drive towards Amberd settlement complex, comprised of medieval fortress and a church located in a quiet area on the southern slopes of the Mount Aragats, which is the highest mountain in Armenia. Amberd is located at 2300 meters above the sea level; hence the name, which means ‘fortress in the clouds’. Next stop is Alphabet Alley, where you will learn about Armenian language and letters and find your initial letters. In the evening, return to Yerevan. Overnight at the hotel in Yerevan.

Day 04Yerevan - Khor Virap - Garni – Geghard

After breakfast at the hotel start volcanic rocks. First stop is near the Arch of Charents from where, the beautiful panoramic view of Ararat valley is opened. Later head to Garni Fortress, which dates to 3rd century BC and to its jewel pagan Temple of Garni, which dates to 1st AD. After that, visit Symphony of Stones – the nature created sightseeing in Garni village. It is said that this natural monument is the result of the collapse of the volcanic rocks. Visit, Geghard Monastry & Khor Virap Monastery. Experience Lavash baking. Return to Yerevan. Overnight at the hotel in Yerevan.

Day 05Lake Sevan + Dilijan + Haghartsin

After breakfast at the hotel travel northeast toward Lake Sevan and Dilijan region. Visit Dilijan and Stop at a bronze monument to the heroes of the classic film Mimino. Explore Haghartsin Monastery, Continue to Lake Sevan, the “Pearl of Armenia” and one of the largest high-altitude freshwater lakes in Eurasia. Visit the historic Sevanavank Monastery perched on the peninsula overlooking Lake Sevan. Experience a boat ride across the lake to take in surrounding mountain peaks and island views. Return to Yerevan. Overnight at the hotel in Yerevan.

Day 06Yeravan – Etchmaiadzin Monastry

After breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Etchmiadzin City. Etchmiadzin cathedral is one of the ancient churches in the Christian world. Explore Echmiadzin Museum. Zvartnots temple (641-661 BC). Return back to yeravan. Overnight in Yerevan.

Day 07Yeravan – Areni wine village– Noravank Monastry

After breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Noravank and Tatev Monastery, which is one of the most unique and beautiful monasteries. Ride on the longest ropeway in the world, over the canyons to the monastery of Tatev. Stop at Areni Wine Village & winery tasting. Overnight in Yerevan.

Day 08Transfer to the airport

After Breakfast at the hotel. Check out and transfers to the airport.