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Tour The Highlights Of Armenia In 2 Days From Yerevan
  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Nature, Winetour, Sightseeing

  • Duration

    2 Days

  • Activity Level

    Medium

  • Language

    English

Description

Travel across the historical sites of Armenia like Khor Virap Monastery in Ararat province and learn the thousand-year-old history of wines at Areni Winery. Explore the red brick cliffs at Noravank Monastery and an ancient Bird's Cave. Don't miss the serene Sevanavank Medieval Monastery by the Sevan lake peninsula. Immerse in the picturesque flora of Haghartsin Monastery in Dilijan.

Highlights
  • Reach atop Khor Virap Monastery to view Mt. Ararat at the Armeni-Turkey border
  • Learn the history of winemaking at Areni Winery
  • Explore the ancient Bird's Cave and huge brick cliffs at Noravank Monastery
  • Visit the Kecharis Monastery in the Tsaghkadzor city
  • Enjoy the beautiful lake Sevan and Sevanavank Medieval Monastery
  • Stop by Haghartsin Monastery in Dilijan for its pretty fairytale landscape
  • Day 1: Yerevan - Khor Virap-Areni- Noravank expand_more
    • Begin the journey from Yerevan by reaching Khor Virap Monastery, located in Ararat province, close to the Armeni-Turkey border. It is also known as the best place to view Mt. Ararat.

    • Visit Areni Winery with your Armenian tour guide and explore a thousand-year-long winemaking tradition. 

    • Explore Bird՛s cave, where the oldest shoe ( 5000 years old) was found during excavations. 

    • Stop by the Noravank Monastery, founded in the 13th century and located in a narrow, deep gorge made by the Amaghu river. Huge red cliff surroundings impart a mysterious look to the monastery. 

    • Return to Yerevan.

  • Day 2: Tsaghkadzor - Sevan - Dilijan - Yerevan expand_more
    • Head to Kecharis Monastery in Tsaghkadzor city.

    • Take the ropeway and admire the picturesque nature above the forests. If you take all the five stations, you will get to 2819 m above sea level and have a fantastic view of the surroundings. 

    • Proceed to Sevan Lake, the biggest lake in the Caucasus. It never loses its charm all year round and is regarded as the pride of the Armenian people. 

    • Besides the lake, visit Sevanavank Medieval Monastery, located in a narrow peninsula of the lake.

    • Proceed to Dilijan city, the most popular resort center with lush green forests in Armenia.

    • Transfer to Haghartsin Monastery of the medieval period located deep in the forest. The road to Haghartsin monastery looks like an episode from a fairy tale as it houses giant overlapping trees on each side of the road.

    • End your trip and return to Yerevan.

What's Included
  • Transportation

  • Fuel surcharge

  • Local taxes

  • English speaking Armenian tour guide

What's Excluded
  • Food and drinks

  • Lunch

  • Tickets to attractions

  • Hotel accommodation

Meeting Point

Yerevan, Armenia

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
The group size and price
1 To 3USD 195 Per Group
4 To 6USD 240 Per Group

This is a private tour

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USD 195 / group