We will open our jewelry box for you:
Yerevan with its ancient history, Echmiadzin - the first Christian temple,
Garni - the only pagan temple, Sevan - the blue pearl, Dilijan - the green pearl, Noravank - the pearl among the red rocks
Get to know Armenia - a precious necklace of pearls!!!

Day 1: Yerevan, City Tour
Arrival in Yerevan. Meet and greet at the airport and transfer to the hotel.
Lunch. Sightseeing tour of Yerevan: Monument to David of Sasun, the hero of the Armenian epic; Cascade Complex; Republic Square; Tsitsernakaberd – Memorial to the victims of the 1915 Genocide.

Day 2: Yerevan – Amberd / Saghmosavank – Vanadzor – Dilijan – Goshavank – Dilijan
Breakfast at the hotel. Travel through the eastern slopes of Mount Aragats in Aragatsotn Province. From the Ashtarak road, a stunning view opens up to the dormant volcanoes Aragats and Arailer. Closer to Ashtarak, you’ll see the gorge of the Kasagh River.
Trip to Amberd Fortress (2,300 m).
Northwest of Byurakan, at an altitude of 2,300 meters, on a triangular cliff formed by the Amberd and Arkashen rivers, stands the medieval fortress of Amberd with its towers, loopholes, and arches (“Fortress in the Clouds”, 7th–13th centuries). The fortress offers breathtaking views of Mount Ararat and the Ararat Valley.
Lunch. Depending on weather conditions, the visit may be replaced with Saghmosavank Monastery. On the way back – a stop at the picturesque Kasagh River canyon near Saghmosavank Monastery. The main church of the complex, Surb Sion, was built in 1215 by Prince Vache Vachutyan on the site of an early Christian desert.
Tasting of freshly baked bread in Aparan. The journey continues through Lori Province. In the city of Vanadzor – visit to a workshop where the famous khachkars (cross-stones) are made.
The road continues through Tavush Province along the Agstev River with its stunning landscapes.
Arrival in the resort town of Dilijan – hotel check-in and rest. Visit to Goshavank Monastery (12th–14th centuries), founded by the prominent scholar, educator, fabulist, and public figure Mkhitar Gosh.
Return to Dilijan. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Dilijan.

Day 3: Dilijan – Sevan – Caravanserai – Jermuk
Breakfast at the hotel. Trip through the Dilijan National Park to the high-altitude Lake Sevan – the pearl of Armenia. Visit to Hayravank Monastery (9th century), offering a panoramic view of the lake. Travel along the shore of Lake Sevan. Lunch.
Visit to a unique example of medieval Armenian civil architecture – the Selim Caravanserai (1324), located on the Selim Pass.
Journey over the Selim Pass (2,400 m) to the town of Jermuk.
Sightseeing in the spa town of Jermuk. Visit to the mineral water gallery. Walk around the town. Enjoy stunning views of the Arpa River gorge, the waterfall, and surrounding mountains.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Jermuk.

Day 4: Jermuk – Tatev – Khndzoresk – Goris
Breakfast at the hotel. Journey over the Vorotan Pass (2,400 m). Symbolic Syunik Gates. Stunning views of the Syunik Mountains.
Ascent via the world’s longest reversible cable car (5.7 km) to Tatev Monastery. From the cabins, enjoy breathtaking views of the mountains and winding roads. The ride takes about 15 minutes each way.
Excursion to Tatev Monastery (9th–17th centuries) – a cultural and spiritual center of medieval Armenia, known for its university (14th–15th centuries) and as an inspiration for the Syunik Armenians’ national-liberation struggle against Iranian and Ottoman invaders in the 18th century.
Lunch. Trip to the village of Khndzoresk for a panoramic view of the cave settlement “Old Khndzoresk”.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Goris.

Day 5: Goris – Karahunj – Noravank – Areni – Khor Virap – Yerevan
Breakfast at the hotel. Just 3 km from the town of Sisian – excursion to Karahunj, a remarkable Bronze Age monument (4th–2nd millennium BC), which includes megalithic structures and a prehistoric observatory.
The route continues through scenic mountains and gorges toward Noravank Monastery (12th–15th centuries), a spiritual center of the Orbelian principality, home to many notable figures of medieval Armenian culture.
Lunch. Visit to the village of Areni, famous for its vineyards. Wine tasting at a regional tasting center or winery.
Drive through the Ararat Valley.
Excursion to Khor Virap Monastery – meaning “Deep Pit” in Armenian – where Gregory the Illuminator, the future first Catholicos of the Armenian Apostolic Church, was imprisoned for many years. The monastery is located directly across from Mount Ararat (5,165 m), along the Armenian–Turkish border. From the monastery walls, there is a breathtaking panoramic view of the majestic mountain.
Return to Yerevan. Overnight at the hotel in Yerevan.

Day 6: Yerevan – Garni – Geghard – History Museum of Armenia – Yerevan
Breakfast at the hotel. Trip to the Garni Fortress and Geghard Monastery. On the way – a stop at the Charents Arch, which offers a stunning view of Mount Ararat.
Excursion at 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 of the fortress.
Visit to the unique rock-carved Geghard Monastery (12th–13th centuries), also known as the Monastery of the Spear. Some of its chambers have exceptional acoustics. The name Geghard is linked to the Holy Lance – the spear said to have pierced Christ on the cross – which was once kept here. The diamond-shaped spearhead is now preserved in the museum of the Holy Echmiadzin Cathedral.
Lunch at a traditional Armenian restaurant.
Return to Yerevan. Visit to the History Museum of Armenia.
The museum holds over 400,000 artifacts and displays objects of material culture discovered during archaeological excavations from various historical periods.
Free evening in the city. Overnight at the hotel in Yerevan.

Day 7: Yerevan – Vernissage – Zvartnots – Echmiadzin  – Zvartnots Airport
Breakfast at the hotel. Visit to the Sunday craft fair “Vernissage”, where you can purchase gifts, souvenirs, jewelry, and handmade items crafted from wood, semi-precious stones, silver, and other materials. Visit to the GUM Market. Time for shopping.
Trip to the ancient capital of Armenia – Vagharshapat.
Excursion through the Catholicosate – the residence of the head of the Armenian Apostolic Church – including a visit to the Cathedral of Holy Echmiadzin (founded in 303 AD). The name “Echmiadzin” translates as “Descent of the Only Begotten,” referring to the place of Christ’s descent.
Visit to the Echmiadzin Treasury Museum, home to sacred relics.
Lunch. Explore other monuments of Armenian architecture: the Church of St. Hripsime (7th century) and the Temple of the Vigilant Forces and Heavenly Angels – Zvartnots (7th century).
Transfer to Zvartnots International Airport. Departure from Yerevan.

Tour Price Includes:

• Transfers: airport – hotel – airport
• Accommodation in Yerevan at the selected hotel 
• Accommodation along the route in 3* hotels and guesthouses
• Meals: en route – breakfast, lunch, and dinner; during overnights in Yerevan – breakfast and lunch
• Entrance tickets to museums and historical and cultural sites
• Accompanying vehicle and all transfers according to the itinerary
• Excursion services
• Professional  guide
• Medical insurance
   

Tour Price Does NOT Include:

• Airfare
• Dinners during overnights in Yerevan and alcoholic beverages