Authentic Armenia

Arrive at Zvartnots International Airport and get transferred to your hotel in Yerevan, after meeting our representative. After a hearty lunch, you will proceed for a city tour of Yerevan, which involves an exciting excursion to the cognac distillery, complete with a cognac tasting session that sends all your senses into a wild tizzy. As the tour ends, you will proceed to an Armenian Restaurant where an authentic welcome dinner awaits to serenade your taste buds. Return to the hotel for a peaceful night's rest in Yerevan.

Enjoy a healthy breakfast at your hotel. The day ahead is packed as you are taken to personally witness a wide spread of historic extravaganza that will leave you spellbound. Visit the 12th capital of Armenia, Echmiadzin where St. Hripsime’s Church, the main Cathedral stands tall and strong, as a witness to the monstrosity of time. Later, you are taken to witness the wrath of nature at the Zvartnots Temple, ruined by the earthquake in 939. Complete the day with a visit to the Matchanents Art and Tourism Center, where your children have a chance to visit the pottery, painting and carpet wearing. Return to the hotel and enjoy your dinner. Overnight stay in Yerevan.

After a healthy breakfast at your hotel, proceed for an excursion to Khor Virap Monastery from the 17-18 centuries. Here, the magnificent view of the Mt. Ararat leaves you awestruck. Later, proceed for a visit to Noravank monastery from the 13th century, yet another monastery which has stood the test of time and holds within itself various architectural wonders. Take a break from the tour and proceed for Lunch. After lunch, drive to Goris, where you will be served a scrumptious dinner and spend the night in a typically rural house and experience the thrill of it all first hand. Overnight at a homestay in Yerevan.

Enjoy your breakfast in Goris, after which you will proceed to the Tatev Monastery. This monastery played a very significant role in the history of the region in many ways. Proceed for your scheduled lunch at a local restaurant. Return to Yerevan. The evening is free at leisure. Proceed for your dinner. Spend the night in the comfort of your hotel room in Yerevan.

Breakfast at the hotel. Today you will visit the famous 13th century Geghard monastery, which is included in the list of the World Heritage sites by UNESCO. Also, pay a visit to the really ancient Temple of Garni, which offers the most stunning views of rock formations and gives a glimpse of the Roman way of life. On the way back, stop at Charent’s Arch, from where opens a wonderful view to Ararat Valley. Proceed for lunch at a local house in Garni where you will have an opportunity to watch Armenian national bread lavash, gata baking and barbecuing process in the underground stove called tonir. After eating the heavenly spread, return back to Yerevan. The evening is free at your disposal to spend as you may wish. After dinner, spend a peaceful night at your hotel in Yerevan.

Indulge in a sumptuous breakfast at your hotel, after which a trip to Tsaghkadzor awaits you. Tsaghkadzor, a famous resort surrounded with deep forests and high mountains is bound to enrapture your attention by its scenic views and serenity. Later, play with your wild side with a trip by a ropeway through the mountain Degenis (2,858m).A visit to Kecharis Church after this adventure is sure to give you goosebumps as you wander through and feel the stone façade of the church. Feel the warmth of the almighty within while you witness the greatness of this church. After lunch, allow yourself to feel the charm of Lake Sevan and its breathtaking views, after which you will proceed for a cruise in Lake Sevan. Let the soft breeze brush gently across your face and make you feel the love and tranquillity that mother nature provides in abundance. Return to Yerevan. After a truly fulfilling day, have your dinner at one of the restaurants in Yerevan. Return to the hotel to spend the night.

Consume a filling breakfast as the day ahead is bound to leave you wanting for more. Today, you may choose what your heart wishes and do exactly as you allow your travel genie to guide you. You may choose to go shopping as Armenia offers to its travellers and explorers varied options that embed in their rich culture. Take home a piece of this lovely tranquil destination with you at the Vernissage, a market where you can buy souvenirs. Alternatively, you may take a stroll at the trade center Tashir, where an entire floor is dedicated to the the silver handicrafts made by the Armenian masters. Return to the hotel and spend the night in Yerevan.

On your last day in Yerevan, relish your breakfast and the day is at leisure, till it is time to depart for your onward destination. Board the flight to onward destination with warm memories of the lovely time in Armenia.