Armenia · Religious & Spiritual

5-Day Armenia Tour of Yerevan, Echmiadzin and Lake Sevan

5 Days Round trip from Yerevan Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Yerevan's historic landmarks, including Erebuni Fortress and Matenadaran
02 Visit Garni Temple, one of the most ancient structures on Armenian territory
03 See Echmiadzin Cathedral, the Holy See of the Armenian Apostolic Church
04 Discover Zvartnots Temple and the 7th-century churches of St. Hripsime and Gayane
05 Travel to Lake Sevan, the "Pearl of Armenia," set nearly 2000 m above sea level
06 Visit Kecharis Monastery and ride the cable car in Tsakhkadzor

Go on a 5-day tour in Armenia to visit Yerevan, Echmiadzin, and Lake Sevan. Discover Erebuni Fortress, the Memorial of Victims of Genocide, Garni Temple, Kecharis Monastery, Zvartnots Temple, Gerhard Monastery, architectural complexes, and many other monuments of historical and religious importance.

Go on a 5-day tour in Armenia to visit Yerevan, Echmiadzin, and Lake Sevan.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Vagharshapat, Sevan, Yerevan, Garni, Zvartnots, Tsaghkadzor

Languages English, Russian

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Yerevan

Upon arrival in Yerevan, meet at the airport and transfer to the hotel.
Enjoy leisure time.

Day 02

Yerevan City Tour and Cultural Landmarks

Wake up and enjoy breakfast at the hotel.
First, get introduced to the whole panorama of the Yerevan city region.
See the ruins of the fortress Erebuni, founded in 782 BC, and visit the Erebuni Museum.
Next, visit the impressive Memorial of Victims of Genocide in 1915.
Then, visit Matenadaran, one of the biggest depositories of ancient manuscripts and the pride of entire Armenian culture.
Take a break for lunch in a restaurant.
Return to the hotel.

Day 03

Garni, Gerhard Monastery, and Yerevan Brandy Factory

Eat breakfast at the hotel.
Proceed on a trip to Garni to see the Sun Temple of Garni, one of the most ancient structures on Armenian territory. The Garni architectural complex was the summer residence of Armenian kings.
See the Gerhard Monastery, a fantastic sample of medieval Armenian architecture. The most original parts of the complex are two churches in the depth of the rock.
Stop for lunch in an Armenian restaurant.
Visit the Yerevan Brandy Factory, which produces world-famous Armenian brandy. Discover what the living legend of Armenian brandy really is.
Return to the hotel.
Enjoy leisure time.

Day 04

Echmiadzin and Zvartnots Heritage Tour

Savour breakfast at the hotel.
Go on a trip to Echmiadzin, the center of the Armenian Apostolic Church, to visit the Echmiadzin Cathedral, the most ancient Christian temple in Armenia and the Holy See of the Armenian Apostolic Church.
Take a short walk from the cathedral and see the St. Hripsime and Gayane Churches, dating from the 7th century.
Have lunch in Echmiadzin.
On the way back, visit Zvartnots Temple, dating from the 7th century, with your Armenian tour guide.
Return to the hotel.
Enjoy leisure time.

Day 05

Tsakhkadzor, Lake Sevan, and Return to Yerevan

Wake up for breakfast at the hotel.
Embark on a trip to the Tsakhkadzor Sports Complex.
Visit Kecharis Monastery and ride the cable car (funicular).
On the way back to Yerevan, visit Lake Sevan, "the Pearl of Armenia," which is situated at an altitude of almost 2000 m above sea level.
Visit the Churches of St. Karapet and Arakelots on the peninsula.
Relax with lunch in Sevan.
Return to Yerevan.
Transfer to the airport or back to the hotel.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Yerevan 6 cities · 5 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Accommodation in a hotel on a BB basis
All transportation
Transfers (airport - hotel - airport)
English-speaking Armenian guide service
All tours and excursions
Entrance fees

What's Not Included

Visa cost.
All additional services that are not mentioned.

Know before you go

HB supplement is 12 USD per person per day.
The Great Armenian Tour.
One of the most ancient cities in the world, around 2,793 years old, Yerevan is home to fortress Erebuni, the Memorial of Victims of Genocide, the Garni architectural complex, and many other monuments of historical and religious importance.

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