Classical Armenia

Arrive at the Zvartnots International Airport in Yerevan and meet our local representative who will escort you to the hotel. Yerevan is a timeless city oscillating between the past and present. One part of Yerevan beautifully preserves its past, while the other is fashionably modern. Check in to your hotel and gear up for a city tour. Learn about the Armenian architecture when you visit the Republic Square that houses the Government House, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Central Post Office and the National Art Gallery. Well, that’s not all. You will see the Opera House, Baghramyan Avenue, Presidential Palace, Academy of Sciences, National Parliament and the Writers Union. Having explored the cultural and political undertones of Yerevan, you may then enjoy the evening hues of Yerevan and soak in the pleasant air. Spend the night in a peaceful slumber at your hotel in Yerevan.

Snack on a delicious breakfast and gear up for a day’s trip to Tsaghkadzor. Engulfed in a thick green garb of forest, Tsaghkadzor is a resort that is overlooked by the mighty mountains. Back in time when the Russians ruled over Armenia, Tsaghkadzor was a tiny village where athletes trained for Winter Olympics and the like. Among all the nature’s glory, rise up in the sky with a ropeway ride through the mountain of Digenis at 2,858 meters. Panoramic views of Tsaghkadzor will leave you in wonder, so also the sight of Kecharis Monastery, which will be the next stop on your itinerary. It is a monastic icon from the 11th century with an in-house cathedral. Satiate your taste buds with a yummy lunch. Rest of the day is free for you. Saunter up and down its boulevards, and appreciate the Russian architecture as you walk about the Yerevan streets. Head back to the hotel for a blissful night.

Say hello to the pleasant weather with a warm cuppa accompanied by a delicious breakfast. You may want to warm yourself up as an excursion to Sevan Peninsula will commence soon after. A meandering Sevan Lake by your side and views like you have never seen before, will lead you to this surreal place. Climb up for an imposing view from Sevanavank, a huge monastic complex. A cloak of clouds surrounds the mountains around and a lush green carpet adds to its beauty. Buy yourself a tasteful meal and drive back to Yerevan. After you reach the hotel, savour your dinner and hit the sack for a peaceful slumber.

Relish your breakfast and check out from the hotel. Set off on a tour to Dilijan, the Alps of Armenia. A dense forested-region lush with alpine trees, Dilijan is a breather from the city life. The serenity and the surreal beauty of the place will unleash the artist inside you. During their reign, the creative minds of the Soviets came here to seek inspiration from Mother Nature. Visit the Haghartsin Monastery that looks nothing less than a castle from a fairy tale. Move towards your next stop at Alaverdi. Nestled between a canyon, Alaverdi is a quaint mining town. Continue your journey on the Armenia-Georgia border at Sadakhlo Border Crossing. Check in to your hotel and spend the night in Batumi.

Have your breakfast as the morning sky brews a beautiful concoction of vermilion and yellow. Get ready to experience the different colours and shades of Batumi. Start you day with an excursion to the Batumi Botanical Gardens and later visit the ancient Gonio Fortress. See the archaeological exhibits including artefacts from the bronze and medieval ages at the Batumi Archaeological Museum. Spend the night in your hotel at Batumi.

Post breakfast, check out of the hotel and say goodbye to Batumi, only to explore Tbilisi, the heart, soul and the capital of Georgia. Check in to the hotel and set off on a city tour. Start your day on a spiritual note with a visit to the Holy Trinity Cathedral of Tbilisi, the biggest cathedral in the Caucasus region. Get fascinated as you watch the contrasts between the New and Old Towns of Tbilisi. Amble about the Metekhi Church, Kartvlis Deda - the mother of Georgia, Narikala fortress, Great Synagogue and Tbilisi Sioni Cathedral. You will also visit the sulphur baths at Abanotubani. Visit Georgian National Museum in Tbilisi along with its treasury hall. Mtskheta is not just a UNESCO World Heritage Site, but also the heartbeat of Georgia. Visit the Jvari Church and its whereabouts. Head back to your hotel and relax for the night in Tbilisi.

While the sun welcomes a new day, you will be served your farewell breakfast. Check out and move towards the airport. While you are at it, rejoice the beautiful memories from your holiday in Armenia.