8-Day Tour Of Armenia's Highlights From Yerevan
Description
See the best of Armenia, starting in Yerevan, and visit landmarks such as Victory Park, Cascade Complex, and Republic Square. Admire the Geghard Monastery and Garni Temple before exploring the 'Armenian Switzerland' - Dilijan. Visit Salim Caravanserai and spend a day Jermuk. Return to Yerevan through the Ararat region accompanied by the splendid looks of Mount Ararat.
Highlights
- Admire the modern art on display at Cafesjian open-air museum
- Feel the lively atmosphere at the Republic Square
- Savour the flavour of Armenian Cognac
- Look around the Geghard Monastery full of rich history
- Learn how to break the Armenian bread of Lavash
- Ride to Mt Teghenis via the ropeway and see a vast panoramic view
- Explore Dilijan to experience the warmth and hospitality of people
- Try ziplining or riding in a boat Parz Lake
- See inscriptions in Hebrew at the Jewish Monastery
- Enjoy soothing massages in Jermuk- the mountainous spa town
- Taste local wines near the Areni wine caves
- Shop at the Vernissage and the Gum food market
- Enjoy traditional Armenian music and dance
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Day 1: Arrival expand_more
Arrive at Zvartnots International Airport.
Transfer to the hotel.
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Day 2: Victory Park - Cascade Complex - Republic Square - Genocide Memorial - Ararat Brandy expand_more
Start discovering the city of Sun, Yerevan, from the Victory Park with your Yerevan tour guide.
Enjoy the view of Biblical Mt Ararat and make your way down the Cascade Complex which houses Cafesjian open-air museum exhibiting amazing works of modern art.
Feel the lively atmosphere of the city walking along the Opera House and Northern Avenue before reaching Republic Square, right in the heart of the pink city.
Next, go to the Genocide Memorial located on the top of Tsitsernakaberd Hill.
Taste the superb flavours of Armenian Cognac at Ararat Brandy Factory.
Overnight in Yerevan.
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Day 3: Yerevan - Geghard Monastery - Garni Pagan Temple - Tsaghkadzor expand_more
Have breakfast at the hotel.
Pull back the curtains on a beautiful architectural piece of Armenian masters. Head to Geghard Monastery - UNESCO heritage site boasting a rich history and awe-inspiring surroundings.
Drive into the idyllic countryside towards an absolutely incredible village called Garni with your Armenian tour guide. The only pagan temple has existed in the region since the 1st century, and the Garni temple is one of the unique constructions in Armenia and the whole world.
Join the local cuisine masters to bake Armenian bread, Lavash.
Head to Tsaghkadzor and go up to Mt Teghenis via the ropeway to behold a vast panoramic view.
Dinner will be served at the hotel.
Overnight in Tsaghkadzor.
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Day 4: Tsaghkadzor - Dilijan - Parz Lake - Haghartsin - Tsakhkadzor expand_more
Have breakfast at the hotel.
In the morning, head towards Armenian Switzerland, Dilijan, located in the Tavush region. Rich flora and fauna life, long history, tasty local kitchen, monasteries and fortresses are hidden deep in the forests. The warmth and simplicity of the local people attract many people to Dilijan.
Visit Haghartsin Monastery, known as the Hidden Pearl of the Middle ages.
Drive to Parz Lake - it’s time for a bit of adventure.
Try ziplining or take a boat trip at Parz Lake.
Overnight in Tsaghkadzor.
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Day 5: Tsaghkadzor - Lake Sevan - Selim Caravanserai -Yeghegis - Jewish Cemetery - Jermuk expand_more
- Have breakfast at the hotel and check out.
Make your way towards Lake Sevan and have a boat trip.
Go towards Selim Caravanserai, located on the highest point of Selim mountain pass. Selim is a unique construction of one of the many caravanserais of the Silk road period.
Indulge in these awe-inspiring views and continue your way to Jewish Cemetery in Yeghegis. It belongs to the Jewish community in Yeghegis in the 13th-14th centuries. Ten tombstones bear inscriptions in Hebrew, containing age-old Jewish funerary language and biblical verses.
Proceed to Jermuk, a mountainous spa town known for its hot springs and mineral water. The rest of the day is yours to make good use of the exceptional spa services at the hotel.
In the evening, have dinner at the hotel.
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Day 6: Free Day in Jermuk expand_more
Stroll around in Jermuk, a mountain spa town and the centre of the urban community of Jermuk in Vayots Dzor Province at the south of Armenia
Overnight in Jermuk.
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Day 7: Jermuk - Areni Cave - Wine Tasting - Noravank - Khor Virap - Yerevan expand_more
Have breakfast at the hotel in Jermuk and check out.
Head to the northern part of Armenia.
Visit Areni wine caves with 6000 years of history and lots of mysteries still unveiled to human beings.
Try some of the local wines at the wine tasting center to discover their tastes.
Visit Noravank monastery, not far from the caves, rising high amid red rocks and wilderness.
Drive back to Yerevan through the Ararat region, accompanied by the fantastic look of Mount Ararat. According to the Old Testament, this is the place where Noah's Ark stopped during the Great Flood.
En route, enjoy your dinner at one of the best restaurants in Yerevan with traditional Armenian music and dances.
Overnight in Yerevan.
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Day 8: Yerevan - Vernissage Market - Gum Market - Transfer to the Airport expand_more
Head towards Vernissage, the traditional Armenian arts and crafts market, handmade and exciting items. Roam here, buy some things and enjoy the ambience of Vernissage.
Next, visit the Gum food market, where you can appreciate a colourful display of Armenian fruits and dried fruits and other tasty stuff in a friendly and warm atmosphere.
What's Included
Hand-picked hotels with breakfast
Premium Transportation Service
Transfer from/to the Airport
Armenian tour guide service in Hebrew or English
Entrance Fees
Dinner x 4
Gala Dinner x 2
Lunch x 1
Lavash baking Master class
Wine-tasting
Bottled water
Boat trip at Lake Sevan
Ararat Brandy Factory tour and tasting
What's Excluded
Flight
Travel insurance
Visa fee (7 USD per person)
Any personal expenses
Alcoholic drinks
Tips for the guide and driver
Tips for services in restaurants (approximately $2 per person)
Know before you go
For individual requests, the price will change. This price is for a group of 12.
Visit all the must-see places in the country, and enjoy 4 overnights in the spa towns of Tsakhkadzor and Jermuk. Try local delicacies, bake Armenian bread, taste wines, enjoy traditional music & dance performances and examine remarkable pieces of history and modern art.
Meeting Point
Zvartnots Airport
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
Standard | |
12 To 12 | USD 850 Per Person |
This is a private tour |