8-Day Armenia Highlights Tour from Yerevan with Jermuk and Areni

• Arrive at Zvartnots International Airport.

• Transfer to the hotel.

• Start discovering the city of Sun, Yerevan, from Victory Park with your Yerevan tour guide.

• Enjoy the view of Biblical Mt Ararat and make your way down the Cascade Complex, which houses the Cafesjian open-air museum exhibiting amazing works of modern art.

• Feel the lively atmosphere of the city as you walk 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 the Ararat Brandy Factory.

Overnight in Yerevan.

• Have breakfast at the hotel.

• Pull back the curtains on a beautiful architectural piece by Armenian masters. Head to Geghard Monastery, a 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 in the region has existed since the 1st century, and Garni Temple is one of the unique constructions in Armenia and the whole world.

• Join 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.

• Have breakfast at the hotel.

• In the morning, head towards Armenian Switzerland, Dilijan, located in the Tavush region. Rich flora and fauna, a long history, tasty local cuisine, monasteries, and fortresses are hidden deep in the forests. The warmth and simplicity of the local people attract many visitors to Dilijan.

• Visit Haghartsin Monastery, known as the Hidden Pearl of the Middle Ages.

• Drive to Parz Lake - it is time for a bit of adventure.

• Try ziplining or take a boat trip at Parz Lake.

Overnight in Tsaghkadzor.

• Have breakfast at the hotel and check out.

• Make your way towards Lake Sevan and have a boat trip.

• Go towards Selim Caravanserai, located at the highest point of the Selim mountain pass. Selim is a unique construction and one of the many caravanserais from the Silk Road period.

• Indulge in these awe-inspiring views and continue your way to the Jewish Cemetery in Yeghegis. It belonged 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.

• Stroll around Jermuk, a mountain spa town and the centre of the urban community of Jermuk in Vayots Dzor Province in the south of Armenia.

Overnight in Jermuk.

• 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 to be 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.

• Head towards Vernissage, the traditional Armenian arts and crafts market, filled with 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, dried fruits, and other tasty treats in a friendly and warm atmosphere.