You may ask, how can Armenia attract young students? We want to offer you such an exciting adventure that you will remember for a long time, and we are sure that you will want to come back more than once to experience all the impressions in a new way!
 

Day 1: Yerevan. Welcome to Armenia!
Arrival at Zvartnots airport. Meeting at the airport. Transfer to the hotel and accommodation at the hotel.
Then after a short rest - a sightseeing tour of the city, during which you will get acquainted with the main sights of our pink sunny city, go up the Cascade (you can take the escalator or walk) and take photos of the whole city,
Walking along Baghramyan Avenue do not miss the chance to take a photo against the backdrop of the parliament building, take a walk or have a picnic in the park of lovers.
In the evening - cafes, clubs, disco or a walk around evening Yerevan.

Day 2: Yerevan – Garni - Geghard - Yerevan
Breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast – a trip to the historical places of Armenia Garni and Geghard. Garni is the former summer residence of the Armenian kings (1st century). The Garni Temple is the only surviving monument in Armenia dating back to the pagan era, and it was dedicated to the pagan god of the Sun Mihr.
Here we offer you to ride jeeps, go down to the Garni gorge, have lunch in the bosom of nature.
After lunch – A trip to the Geghard monastery complex (12-13th centuries). The monastery was founded in the 4th century on the site of a sacred spring originating in a cave. Therefore, it was originally called Ayrivank, which means "cave monastery". According to legend, the founder of the monastery was St. Gregory the Illuminator. The monastery complex is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Some of the temples of the monastery complex are completely carved out of the rocks. On the territory of the monastery complex there are numerous khachkars carved into the stone walls and free-standing ones.
On the way back - a trip to the tourist zone "Aya Maria", where interesting interactive games and folk dances await you. Feel the young Armenian spirit in ancient folk dances and songs.
Return to Yerevan. Free time.

Day 3: Yerevan
Breakfast at the hotel. Free time. You can spend the whole day in the Aquapark (entrance ticket included) or for extreme sports lovers - the longest ziplining under the bridge in Yerevan.
And in the evening listen to the famous Armenian jazz in the "Malkhaz Jazz Club" or in "Mezzo".

Day 4: Yerevan - Khor Virap - Noravank - Goris - Tatev
Breakfast at the hotel. Then - a trip to the monastery complex of Khor Virap.
Khor Virap is a monastery-fortress located on a hill, from where a majestic view of the biblical Mount Ararat opens. In ancient times, the historical city of Artashat, one of the ancient capitals of Armenia, was located here. Khor Virap is one of the shrines of the Armenian Apostolic Church and a place of pilgrimage. According to the chronicles of the famous Armenian historian Agatangegos, Grigor Lusavorich, the founder of the adoption of Christianity in Armenia (301), suffered here. The brave will be able to descend into the pit where Grigor Lusavorich was imprisoned by order of King Trdat III, convicted of professing Christianity. The next attraction is the Noravank Monastery. Translated from Armenian, Noravank means "new monastery". It was built in the 13th century among beautiful red rocks. Noravank Monastery is famous for its two-story St. Astvatsatsin Church. Narrow stone steps on the facade of the church lead to the second floor of the church. Medieval Armenian architects and sculptors showed all their skill and talent in decorating the walls of the St. Astvatsatsin Church. Finding yourself high above the gorge where the monastery is located, you will feel like you are in heaven, as if you could reach out and touch the sky.
Additional:
In Vayots Dzor you can go jeeping, hiking, and if you are lucky, you will be able to see the famous bezoar goats on the slopes of the Vayots Dzor mountains.
The last point for this day is Goris, where you will have an overnight stay in a local hotel.

Day 5-6: Tatev
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the cable car station in Halidzor to cross to the Tatev Monastery. Sightseeing of the Tatev Complex
"Wings of Tatev" is the name of the cable car, which is considered the longest (5.7 km) in the world. Driving over the gorge, you will feel like a bird, and below - breathtaking beauty. Tatev Monastery rises as a powerful and impregnable stronghold on a cliff that drops into the gorge of the Vorotan River. The strategically advantageous location on a cape formed by the deep, rocky slopes of the river gorge favored the creation of a powerful defensive complex here.
The Tatev complex fills the magnificent landscape around it and makes it more picturesque. The architectural and artistic center of the ensemble, visible from afar, residential and utility rooms, are located in one row and stand out on multifaceted rock foundations, thus giving the fortified monastery its original appearance. Among the unique works of architectural and engineering art of Armenia is the "Gavazan" (Staff), erected in 904 in the courtyard, near the residential premises of the monastery. This is an octagonal pillar made of small stones, 8 m high, ending with an ornamented cornice, above which rises a khachkar. Under the influence of seismic vibrations of the soil and even from the simple touch of a human hand, the pillar, thanks to the hinged joint, tilts and returns to its original position. Staff in the courtyard of the monastery. After visiting Tatev Monastery – accommodation in the village of Tatev in the houses of local residents and getting acquainted with the life and color of the people of the Syunik region:
- Baking bread
- Cooking dolma
- Wine tasting
- Armenian dances
In the morning of the next day after breakfast, consisting of natural clean products, you begin a walking tour (about 5 km) to the bridge, which is called Satani Kamurj. The Vorotan River itself created the famous Satani Kamurj (Devil's Bridge).
Not far from the bridge, you can plunge into warm healing springs surrounded by stalactites of bizarre shades. The bravest can go down to the river to look into the mysterious grottoes under the springs. Return to the village.

Day 7: Tatev - Khndzoresk
After a delicious breakfast - a most interesting trip. Here, in the breathtaking nature of Syunik, near the city of Goris, you will find yourself in the past and see the caves where primitive people lived. Surprisingly, even 50-60 years ago people lived there, despite the achievements of science and technology.
This place is called Khndzoresk, where visitors can feel as if time stopped at some point in the past just for us to admire all this wild beauty. The name Khndzoresk literally translates from Armenian as "apple-like", since many varieties of apples were grown here. According to another version, the village was called Khor Dzor or Khordzoresk (deep gorge) due to its location. This village is also known for its participation in the liberation struggle of David Bek.
Currently, the cave dwellers have left Old Khndzoresk, and the old cave village is under state protection. Beautifully carved caves look great against the backdrop of the gorge, with rocks and greenery around. And the suspension bridge or "Chochvokh Kamurj" (swinging bridge) connects the old and new Khndzoresk. We are sure that you will walk along this bridge and take photos to the envy of your friends, who will see this beauty only in photos, and will definitely not feel the adrenaline.
Return to Goris for the night.

Day 8: Goris - Selim Pass - Sevan - Dilijan
From Goris - a trip through the Selim Pass, where you will see the Caravanserai - to Sevan.
In Sevan you will see the Hayravank Monastery (-9-12th centuries) and Noratuz - an ancient cemetery with khachkars.
We will continue our trip to Dilijan, to the "Armenian Switzerland", as this amazingly beautiful land is called. Overnight at a local hotel.

Day 9-10: Dilijan
A great opportunity to take a walking tour and explore the surroundings of Dilijan. You will see one of the wonders of this region – Lake Parz, as well as Lake Gosh.
Parz Lich (Lake Parz "Clear" or "Transparent Lake") is a small lake in Armenia, located in the Tavush region, east of Dilijan, in the Dilijan National Park, at an altitude of 1350 meters above sea level.
The lake is located in a shallow valley between wooded ridges and has an elongated outline. This is one of the most beautiful places in Armenia.
Overnight in Dilijan.

Day 11: Dilijan - Sevan
In the morning - departure to Sevan, where you will have an active holiday on the lake. You can go swimming, surfing, boating, scootering or just sunbathing on the beach, or take a walk, climb the peninsula and explore the Sevanavank monastery complex - at the same time admire the indescribable beauty of Lake Sevan and the entire surrounding area. The ancient relict Lake Sevan - "The Pearl of Armenia" or "Geghama Sea" - is one of the largest high-mountain freshwater lakes in the world. This real miracle of nature is located in the very center of the Armenian Highland, in a huge mountain bowl framed by picturesque mountain ranges at an altitude of 1900 m. Overnight in Sevan.

Day 12: Sevan
Breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast – free time for activities on the lake and a walk. Overnight in Sevan.

Day 13: Yerevan
Breakfast at the hotel. Arrival in Yerevan and check-in at the hotel. Free time. Shopping, walk, entertainment. You can walk and see the Vernissage – a fair-exhibition, and buy souvenirs to remember Armenia by.

Day 14: Yerevan – airport
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport for your flight.

The tour price includes:

• Transfers
• Guide services during the entire program
• Excursions according to the program
• Walking tours with a guide.
• Full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
• Accommodation in hostels, hotels and B&B
• Entrance ticket to Garni, Aquapark
• Cable car in Tatev
• Interactive games and dances in the tourist area "Aya Maria"

The tour price does not include:

• Airfare
• Entrance tickets to clubs
• Activities on Lake Sevan (surfing, boating and scooter riding)
• Getting to know the life in Tatev (baking bread, wine tasting, making dolma, Armenian dancing).

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