Exciting Armenia

Arrival in Yerevan. Transfer to the selected hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel. City tour in Yerevan will start with the panoramic view of the city and acquaintance with the Center of the city, Republic Square, Northern Avenue, the sightseeing of Opera and Ballet building, the Parliament and Residency of the President of Armenia, State University, Mother Armenia Monument, Swan Lake. A visit to Tsitsernakaberd – a Monument to the Armenian
Genocide Victims.

Visit Cascade complex located in a heart of Yerevan, a striking open-air staircase and the center of contemporary art in Yerevan. Home to the Cafesjian Center for the Arts, the Cascade is both a cultural hub and a popular social spot. In the evening, it comes alive with locals and tourists enjoying the warm atmosphere, beautiful sculptures, and flower-filled terraces. You’ll have the chance to relax at one of the cozy open-air cafes and soak in the charm of  Yerevan by night.

Overnight in Yerevan.

Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Tsaghkadzor. Short walking tour around the small town. Visit Kecharis monastery 11-13 cc.

Opportunity to go up to the mountain peaks by ropeway, where you will catch an unforgettable gorgeous panoramic view of this part of the world.

Drive to Lake Sevan. Climb on peninsula. Visit Sevanavank Monastery 9th c. Drive to mountainous resort Dilijan, or so called “Armenian Switzerland”. Small walking city tour in Dilijan with a visit to handicrafts’ street, where one can watch the preparation of different national souvenirs from wood, stone and ceramics. A visit to Haghartsin Monastery complex.

Drive back to Yerevan.

Overnight in Yerevan.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Drive to the village of Garni to see the Temple of Garni, the only surviving pagan Greco-Roman temple in Armenia, dedicated to the sun god Mithra. Built in 77 AD by King Trdat I of the Arsacid Dynasty, it stands as a remarkable symbol of pre-Christian Armenia. Explore the nearby ruins of the Royal Palace and the ancient bathhouse, decorated with intricate mosaics.

On the way stop at Charents Arc with a fascinating view on Ararat Mountain.

A short drive leads to the Garni Gorge, home to the natural wonder known as the Symphony of Stones. These towering basalt column formations resemble organ pipes, forming a surreal geological phenomenon that leaves visitors in awe.

Optional: Enjoy a traditional Armenian lunch hosted by a local family in a nearby village. Watch the making of lavash, Armenia’s traditional flatbread, baked in a tonir (stone oven) using centuries-old techniques passed down through generations.

The final stop is the awe-inspiring Geghard Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage site carved into the cliffs and dating back to the 12th–13th centuries. Named after the “Holy Spear” that once pierced Christ’s side and was believed to have been housed here, the monastery is a masterpiece of medieval Armenian architecture, blending nature and spirituality in one harmonious site.

Return to Yerevan in the evening.

Overnight in Yerevan.

Drive back to Yerevan.

Visit Fruit Market.

A visit to Vernissage, an open-air exhibition-market.

Drop to Dalma Garden, Yerevan Mall or Megamall for shopping.

Overnight in Yerevan.

Breakfast at the hotel. Check-out. Transfer to Zvartnots International Airport.