A variety of historical monuments, a majestic view of the biblical Mount Ararat, the only surviving pagan temple of Garni, many monasteries and buildings on the UNESCO World Heritage List, unforgettable sights of beautiful nature.
All this in one tour of Armenia - the first Christian country!

Day 1. Zvartnots Airport – Yerevan (City Tour) – Yerevan Cognac Factory
Arrival in Yerevan. Airport pickup. City sightseeing tour of Yerevan: monument to the hero of the Armenian epic – David of Sasun, Cascade Complex, Republic Square, Tsitsernakaberd – Memorial to the Victims of the 1915 Genocide. Lunch.
Excursion to the Yerevan Brandy Factory. Introduction to the cognac production technology. Tour of the cellars, “Presidents’ Alley.” Cognac tasting.
Transfer to the hotel, check-in, rest. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 2.  Yerevan – Garni – Geghard – Zvartnots – Echmiadzin (Museum) – Yerevan
Breakfast at the hotel. Trip to Garni Fortress and Geghard Monastery. On the way, stop at Charents Arch, offering a magnificent view of Mount Ararat.
Excursion around Garni Fortress (3rd century BC – 13th century AD) – the summer residence of Armenian kings. Visit the pagan Temple of the Sun, built by King Trdat I in the 1st century AD, as well as other monuments within the fortress.
Visit to the unique rock-carved Geghard Monastery (12th–13th centuries) – the Monastery of the Spear, some chambers of which have exceptional acoustics. The name Geghard is linked to the Holy Lance that was kept here, which, according to tradition, pierced Christ on the cross by one of the Roman soldiers guarding him. The diamond-shaped spearhead is preserved in the museum of the Holy Echmiadzin Cathedral. Lunch at a national restaurant.
Visit to the Temple of the Vigilant Forces and Heavenly Angels – Zvartnots (7th century).
Visit to one of the 12 ancient capitals of Armenia – Echmiadzin (Vagharshapat) – and the Cathedral of Holy Echmiadzin (founded in the 4th century) and the Church of St. Hripsime (7th century). Visit to the Echmiadzin Treasury Museum.
Return to Yerevan. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 3. Yerevan – Khor Virap – Noravank – Areni Cave – Areni Village – Yerevan
Breakfast at the hotel. Trip through the Ararat Valley. Excursion to Khor Virap Monastery, which in Armenian means “Deep Pit,” where Gregory the Illuminator, the future first Catholicos of the Armenian Apostolic Church, was imprisoned for many years. The monastery is located opposite Mount Ararat (5,165 m), along the Armenian–Turkish border. From the monastery walls, there is a panoramic view of the majestic mountain.
The route continues through picturesque mountains and gorges towards Noravank Monastery (12th–15th centuries) – the spiritual center of the Orbelian principality, home to prominent figures of medieval Armenian culture. Lunch.
Visit to the Bird’s Cave – Areni-1, where the oldest leather shoes in the world were discovered during excavations.
Trip to the village of Areni, famous for its vineyards. Visit to a regional wine tasting center or winery. Wine tasting of various brands and varieties.
Return to Yerevan. Overnight at the hotel in Yerevan.

Day 4.  Yerevan – Sevan – Zvartnots Airport
Breakfast at the hotel. Trip to the “blue pearl” of Armenia – the high-altitude Lake Sevan (1,900 m). Visit to Sevanavank Monastery (9th century) located on the Sevan Peninsula. Lunch.
Transfer to Zvartnots Airport. Departure from Yerevan.

Tour price includes:

• Transfers airport – hotel – airport
• Accommodation in a hotel 
• Meals: breakfast, lunch
• Entrance tickets to museums and historical-cultural sites
• Accompanying vehicle and all transfers according to the itinerary
• Excursion services
• Professional guide

Tour price does NOT include:

• Airfare
• Dinners and alcoholic beverages