Armenia · Religious & Spiritual

10-Day Armenian Monasteries Tour from Garni with Tatev and Aragats

10 Days Round trip from Armenia Easy pace
Haghpat Monastery, Armenia
Khor Virap Monastery, Armenia
Noravank Monastery, Armenia
Lake Sevan, Armenia
Garni Pagan Temple, Armenia

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Garni Temple and Geghard Monastery
  • 02 Ride on the world's longest aerial tramway to Tatev
  • 03 Visit Haghpat and Sanahin, UNESCO World Heritage monasteries
  • 04 Hike to the southern peak of Mount Aragats at 4,000 m
  • 05 Walk to Lastiver Waterfall and explore the cave museum

Take a trip around some of Armenia's most beautiful towns, including Garni, Sevan, and Yerevan, as you walk through narrow lanes, see preserved monuments and ruins of the past, and visit monasteries. Ride on the world's longest aerial tramway, enjoy time at a local bakery in Aparan, and end your tour after seeing Mount Aragats. Along the way, discover ancient observatories, UNESCO World Heritage monasteries, cave towns, waterfalls, and scenic mountain landscapes.

Ride to Tatev on the world's longest aerial tramway.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Sevan, Ijevan, Dilijan, Garni, Khor Virap, Mount Aragats, Tatev Monastery, Noravank, Sanahin, Haghpat, Geghard, Karahunj, Jermuk
Languages Armenian, English, Russian

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Garni, Geghard, and Havuts Tar Walk

  • Drive to your hotel in Garni.

  • Visit the Geghard Spear Monastery.

  • See the Garni pagan temple.

  • Take a walking tour to Havuts Tar.

2
Day 02

Khor Virap, Noravank, Tsakhats Kar, and King Smbat Fortress

  • Drive to the Khor Virap Royal Prison.

  • Spend time at Noravank Monastery and learn about the culture and religious lifestyle.

  • Go on a walking tour to Tsakhats Kar Monastery and the remnants of King Smbat Fortress.

3
Day 03

Qarahunj, Tatev Monastery, and Tatev Hermitage

  • Visit Qarahunj ancient observatory, also known as the Armenian Stonehenge.

  • Ride to Tatev on the world's longest aerial tramway.

  • Visit Tatev Monastery.

  • Cross the Devil's Bridge.

  • Walk to Tatev Hermitage.

4
Day 04

Kndzoresk, Jermuk, and Kechut Reservoir

  • Begin the day by leaving for Kndzoresk cave town.

  • Cross the Shivering Bridge.

  • Spend some time in the Jermuk spa city.

  • Walk to the Kechut water reservoir.

5
Day 05

Selim Pass, Lake Sevan, and Sevanavank

  • Begin the day from Caravansaray.

  • Proceed towards Lake Sevan and enjoy the mesmerizing view.

  • Visit Sevanavank Monastery.

  • Walk on the Akhtamar Trail.

6
Day 06

Dilijan Monasteries and Lakes Walk

  • Visit Goshavank Monastery.

  • Walk from Gosh Lake to Crystal Lake.

7
Day 07

Ijevan Lastiver Waterfall and Cave Museum

  • Walk to Lastiver Waterfall.

  • Visit the Lastiver cave museum.

  • Walk around the caves in the afternoon.

8
Day 08

Haghpat, Sanahin, and Kayan Fortress Ruins

  • Enjoy a day visit to Haghpat and Sanahin, UNESCO World Heritage monasteries.

  • Walk from Haghpat to Sanahin through the ruins of Kayan Fortress.

9
Day 09

Aparan Bakery and Mount Aragats Hike

  • Visit the Aparan bakery for some delicious local delicacies.

  • Marvel at the Armenian Cross and Alphabet monuments.

  • Hike to the southern peak of Mount Aragats (4,000 m).

10
Day 10

Departure Transfer

  • Drive to the airport for departure.

Garni Temple, Geghard Monastery, the blue expanse of Lake Sevan, Tatev Monastery

Where this trip takes you

Garni Temple, Geghard Monastery, the blue expanse of Lake Sevan, Tatev Monastery

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Armenia 13 cities · 10 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • English-speaking guide

  • Transfers

  • Guide fees

  • Car services

  • Entry fees

  • Breakfast

  • Lunch

What's Not Included

  • Yerevan "Ararat" brandy factory excursion

  • Areni wine tasting

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Garni, Armenia
Tour start
Armenia
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 10 days finish where they began, in Armenia.

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