Day 1 / Sun: Arrival
Arrival at the Zvartnots airport. Meet and greet transfer, accommodation at the hotel.

Day 2: Mon: Yerevan City tour /Etchmiadzin/ Zvartnots/Yerevan (~130 km)
Duration ~ 5-6 hours Breakfast Only
10:00 In the morning meet your tour director and start city tour around Yerevan.
Visit Tsitsernakaberd. Walking through Memorial park and museum of the victims of Genocide.
13:00 Lunch time
Drive to Echmiadzin – the place where the only Begotten descended. Holy Echmiadzin is the whole Armenians’ spiritual center and one of the centers of Christianity all over the world. Return to Yerevan with a stop at the ruins of Zvartnots temple - the pearl of the 7th century architecture which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage. *Optional welcome dinner at the traditional restaurant where you’ll enjoy a master class of armenian dish by a chief cook (Price p/p 25 Euro). Overnight in Yerevan.

Day 3 / Tue: Yerevan /Khor Virap /Noravank /Yerevan (~250 km)
Duration ~7 hours Breakfast Only
09:00 Sightseeing tour to Khor-Virap monastery the importance of which is connected with Gregory the Illuminator, who introduced Christianity to Armenia. It is a wonderful masterpiece situated on top of a hill. It is a pilgrimage place where every year a lot of tourists and native people visit. It looks like a castle where everybody has the hint to sit and dream while admiring the beauty of the church. The highlight is the best view to the biblical Mt. Ararat.
13:30 Lunch time
Continue tour to Noravank monastery - religious and cultural centre of 13th c. It is situated in a narrow gorge which is known for its’ tall, sheer, brick-red cliffs, directly across from the monastery. The beauty of this monastery is appreciated by thousands of visitors not only because of its’ architecture and history, but also for its harmony with surrounding fabulous nature. Drive back to the capital city. Overnight in Yerevan.

Day 4 / Wed: Yerevan / Lake Sevan/ Noraduz /Yerevan (~210 km)
Duration ~ 3-4 hours
09:00 Early departure from Yerevan to Lake Sevan, about 70 miles north of Yerevan. Lake Sevan is one of the largest freshwater alpine mountain lakes in the world. The beautiful landscape and the crystal water serve nice preconditions for excellent rest. The lake is also famous for its peninsula and medieval church complex built in 874. It is worthwhile to climb up the many stairs for the view and the green khachkars. They were carved from a plentiful local green stone and stood out from the others which are all made of tuff (local stone). Visit also to Noraduz, ancient cemetery with medieval khachkars (cross-stones) dating back to 6th c. Drive back to Yerevan. Overnigth in Yerevan.
Breakfast Only

Day 5 / Thu: Yerevan /Garni /Geghard /Yerevan (~80 km)
Duration ~ 5 hours
09:00 Drive to Geghard monastery inscribed in UNESCO World Heritage list. Geghard monastery is the unsurpassable masterpiece of the 13th century Armenian architecture. Some of the churches of the complex are masterfully hewn in a huge rock. Due to its construction Geghardavank serves the best place for singing spiritual songs. The complex is rich in subtle sculptural embellishments and many striking khachkars (cross-stones). Return back to Yerevan. Free time to enjoy a cup of coffee or a glass of beer in one of the nice terraces of the cosmopolitan city of Yerevan. Overnight in Yerevan.
Departure to Garni Temple. Garni temple which towers over a triangular cape, is the unique survived example of heathen culture in Armenia. After adopting Christianity in 301 the pagan temple lost its significance and the fortress of Garni became the summer residence of the kings. Nowadays the ruins of the royal palace and the bathroom with a stunning mosaic work can be found near the temple.
13:00 Lunch time
Drive back to Yerevan. Overnigth in Yerevan.
Breakfast Only

Day 6 - 7 / Fri – Sat:
Walking around Yerevan with the opportunity to visit the offered museums or to choose from the offered additional tours* (please see separate list)
Breakfast Only

Day 8 / Sun: Departure home!
Transfer to the airport. Departure home!

1. Yerevan - Ashtarak - Hovhannavank – Amberd – Yerevan
Duration ~ 7 hours
Departure to Ashtarak (meaning "Tower" in Armenian) is spread out in and above the gorge of the Kasagh river. The town of Ashtarak has the little church of Karmravor, a cute ancient little red tile roof church. During this tour you can enjoy a coffee stop at one of the local’s houses to also watch Armenian traditional sweets and marmalade making ceremony.
Drive to Hovhannavank, the Armenian Apostolic church monastery which is dedicated to John the Baptist, whom Armenians venerate as their patron-saint. Continue to Amberd. The princely fortress of Amberd was built in the 11th to 13th centuries. Next to this secular edifice there is a church built in 1026 by the duke Vahram Pahlavuni. Drive back to Yerevan. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Yerevan.
NOTE*: Amberd fortress is reachable only starting from end of May until end of October.

85 EURO
The prices include:
- Transportation service
- Guide service

2. Yerevan – Arinj –Tsaghkadzor – Yerevan
Duration ~6 hours
Drive to Arinj village. Visit to a handmade unique cave of the 21st Century.Stairs carved in the grey basalt lead down to a depth of 21 meters. After 80 stairs you find yourself in a round hall with decorated alcoves, then on to another room with columns, before entering a hall that calls to mind the interior of a church.Further and further into the cave the labyrinth of stairs carries you, into six halls of this rocky engraved museum, each with its own unique carvings. Continue tour to Tsagkhadzor - "The Ravine of Flowers" it is translated into English. It is a famous winter sport center. In Tsaghkadzor there is a rope way which takes to the top of the Teghenis mountain which is 2950m high. Lunch in the restaurant on the top. There are also historical and architectural buildings like the church Kecharis, which is an 11th-century memorial stand. Drive back to Yerevan. Overnight at the hotel in Yerevan.

85 EURO
The prices include:
- Transportation service
- Guide service

3. Yerevan – Talin – Aruch – Gyumri – Yerevan
Duration ~10 hours
Start the tour with the visit to Talin cathedral of the 7th centuay.Aruch is a town located on the southern part of Mount Aragats. The town dates back to the 6th century when it was the winter camp of the royal armies. It was later made to a permanent base by Grigor Mamikonian (661-682). The village is the location of the 7th century Armenian monastic complex Aruchavank. There are also remains of the Mamikonians' palace. Drive to Gyumri. Visit the old part of the city and walk through the Street of Masters. Gyumri is the second city of Armenia and is famous for it’s architecture the old part of it dates back to the 19 th century. Drive back to Yerevan. Overnight at the hotel in Yerevan.

110 EURO
The prices include:
- Transportation service
- Guide service

4. Yerevan – Haghpat – Sanahin – Yerevan
Duration ~10 hours
Haghpat - situated not far from Sanahin the monastery of Haghpat has its significant place in the historical and cultural life of Armenia. It was built during the reign of king Ashot Bagratuni. Numerous valuable manuscripts and miniature paintings have been produced in the scriptorium of Haghpat for many centuries. Sanahin - the monastery of Sanahin is on the right bank of Debed River. This architectural complex consists of several churches, seminary, book depository. Drive back to Yerevan. Overnight at the hotel in Yerevan.

150 EURO
The prices include:
- Transportation service
- Guide service

5. Yerevan – Tatev (Ropeway) – Karahunge (Zorats Karer) – YerevanDuration ~10 hours
Excursion to the monastic complex of Tatev (Cultural Heritage Site by UNESCO). Take the ropeway from Halidzor Village and go to the monastery above the beautiful Vorotan canyon. Tatev is an architectural masterpiece dating from the 10th century and is often called a monastery built on the edge of nothing. Tour to Karahunge (Stonehenge), ancient observatory 6mil B.C. It is located at 1770 m. above sea level and occupies 7 hectares of territory. The monument consists of about 223 basalt slabs of which 84 have 4-5cm long openings in them (which, for Stone Age, have been rendered with incredible smoothness). Drive back to Yerevan. Overnight at the hotel in Yerevan.

150 EURO
The prices include:
- Transportation service
- Guide service

6. Day 1: Yerevan – Harichavank – Marmashen – Gyumri Duration - 2days / 1 night
Marmashen Monastery is a 10th century Armenian monastic complex consisting of five churches near the village of Marmashen in the Shirak Province of Armenia. The Harichavank is 7th century Armenian monastery located near the village of Harich. The Cathedral is a cruciform church with two-story sacristies in each of the four extensions of the building. Drive to Gyumri which is known for its old and new buildings, Old Gyumri and famous food and fruit market. Overnight in a hotel in Gyumri.
Day 2: Gyumri - Spitak – Saghmosavank – Amberd - Yerevan
Drive to the city of Spitak, which also has a tragic history, but very interesting shape. Visit the art school in the city of Spitak.
Continue toSaghmosavank medieval monastery which is situated at the deep canyon of Ashtarak. Sagmossamvank is translated as “monastery of psalms”. Drive to Amberd, which was built in the 11th to 13th centuries. Having been built on a naturally well-defended cape, Amberd has served as an important military fort. Next to this secular edifice there is a church built in 1026 by the duke Vahram Pahlavuni. Drive back to Yerevan. Overnight at the hotel in Yerevan.
NOTE*: Amberd fortress is reachable only starting from end of May until end of October.

210 EURO
Single Suppl. /20EURO
The prices include:
- 1 x overnight in 3* hotel in Gyumri
- Transportation service
- Guide service

7. Day 1: Yerevan - Dilijan – Goshavank – Akhtala – Haghpat
Duration - 2days / 1 night
Drive to the spectacular forested region of Dilijan, where you can walk through a museum street, with the buildings preserved from 19 c. with the ceramics workshop and woodcarvers’ studio. Visiting of Gohsavank complex situated in the woodlands of Dilijan. It was founded in 11-13 th centuries. Continue tour to the architectural complexHaghpat (976 AD)which is among the outstanding works of medieval Armenian architecture and is inscribed in UNESCO World Heritage list.Dinner and overnight at the hotel inHaghpat.
Day 2: Haghpat – Sanahin – Spitak – Ria Taza – Yerevan
Drive to the monastery complex of Sanahin (966). Which is situated close to the Haghpat monastery. The architectural details and decoration of the monuments, which belong to the same epoch, have much in common and are even exactly alike in some cases, which gives us ground to presume that they were created by craftsmen of the same school. Visit to the art school in the city of Spitak.Drive to the townRya Taza ("new way" in Kurdish) Most residents are Yezidis. The town has a ruined church from the 10th to 13th century and a cemetery with animal-shaped tombstones.Drive back to Yerevan. Overnight at the hotel in Yerevan.

235 EURO
SGL/SUP/10 EURO
The prices include:
- 1 x overnight in Haghpat in B&B
- Transportation service
- Guide service

8. Day 1: Yerevan - Karahunge – Tatev - Goris
Duration 2days / 1 night
Excursion tour to Karahunge (Stonehenge), ancient observatory 6mil B.C. The monument consists of about 223 basalt slabs of which 84 have 4-5cm long openings in them (which, for Stone Age, have been rendered with incredible smoothness). Excursion to the monastic complex of Tatev (Cultural Heritage Site by UNESCO). Take the ropeway from Halidzor Village and go to the monastery above the beautiful Vorotan canyon. Tatev is an architectural masterpiece dating from the 10th century. Drive to the city of Goris. Overnight in Goris.
Day 2: Goris - Khndzoresk – Shaki Waterfall – Yerevan
Tour to Khndzoresk which is a cave village and there are many signs of past settlement throughout the valley which are just waiting for discovery. You will see that many of the caves have been carved out by man and they served as houses for people. Continue to explore Shaki Waterfall Shaki Waterfall which is Armenia's highest waterfall, with a height of 18 m. It is situated on the left side of the river Vorotan's gorge, basalt lava flows have solidified to form a ledge 18 meters high from which the waterfall cascades down. Drive back to Yerevan. Overnight at the hotel in Yerevan.

250 EURO
SGL/SUP/10 EURO
The prices include:
- 1 x overnight in Goris in B&B
- Transportation service
- Guide service

Recommended optional museums in Yerevan:

• Matenadaran: Depositary of manuscript that contains historical documents from all over Europe and Asia throughout many centuries. There is also the first copy of the Bible in Armenian and the Gospels that fascinate with their beautiful miniatures. Our tourists say that Matenadaran is unique in the world. (Ticket fee 2 euro p/p + museum guide 5 euro)
• Parajanov Museum: One of the best museums in Yerevan, it is small and idiosyncratic, it would-be final home of famed Soviet filmmaker Sergei Parajanov (1924-1990). The museum is famous for artist’s fine collages that attract all its guests. (Ticket fee 2 euro p/p + museum guide 5 euro)
• Ararat Brandy Factory: The production of Armenian brandy can be traced to 1887, when an upper guild merchant named Nerses Tairyants built the country’s first combined winery and distillery on the site of the former fortress of Yerevan. During the tours the visitors are offered to visit the museum of the factory and taste 3 kinds of brandy. (Ticket fee 7 euro p/p)
• Armenian History Museum, founded in 1919 this unique museum catches all the visitor’s attentions. Here one can see a real Armenian soul and spirit, ability to live and survive through thousands of cruel centuries. Situated in the centre of Yerevan the museum has about 400.000 exhibitions, over 5000 of which are on a permanent display and lately the nice collection was completed with the oldest shoe in the world which was made of cowhide and tanned with oil from a plant or vegetable, it is about 5,500 years old, older than Stonehenge and the Egyptian pyramids, scientists say. (Ticket fee 2 euro p/p + museum guide 11 euro)
• Armenian National Show, You’ll listen to the magical sound of Duduk. You’ll enjoy fascinating play on armenian ’’Qanon’’ (armenian musical stringed instrument), watch armenian national dances, wedding ceremony, traditions, and etc. You’ll have a delicious dinner and taste dishes of armenian cuisine. There’ll be pleasant surprises in the second part of the show. And all this only for you every evening in one of the famous restaurants of Yerevan city. (Ticket fee 40 euro p/p)