Discover Armenia's rich heritage with a journey through ancient monasteries, stunning landscapes, and vibrant culture in a single unforgettable adventure.
Arrival at Zvartnots International Airport in Yerevan. Transfer to the hotel Overnight at the hotel in Yerevan.
After the breakfast start the tour with the tour in the capital of Armenia: Yerevan. For ages this city has been known as a “pink city” because of the color of the stone it has been built with. So we will visit Republic square, Mashtoc Avenue, the House of Opera and Ballet after Aram Khachatryan, the park “Cascad”. Then drive to the excursion to centuries-old monuments Ejmiatsin. After continue to Machanents tun. Machanents Tun is one of the most popular and favourite place in Etchmiadzin. It is the combination of the culture, tourism, art, and amazing nature and so on. Later return to Yerevan. Overnight at the hotel in Yerevan.
After the breakfast at the hotel, start the tour to to Lake Sevan which is one of the largest lakes in the world. It stands out with its sweet and astonishingly blue water. Here we can enjoy the breathtaking scenery of the beautiful lake. Then we will visit Sevanavank Monastery which is situated on Sevan Peninsula. There are 2 monasteries actually; one of them is destroyed but the other stands still. They have been built in the Middle Ages, around 10th century. Then we will drive to Dilijan. Walking along the Sharamberyan Street we will come across with many museums, souvenirs’ markets, small shops and so on. We will also observe two traditional houses built of wood, with tiled roofs and balconies with meticulously carved being typical examples of Dilijan. Later return to Yerevan. Overnight at the hotel in Yerevan.
After the breakfast at the hotel head to Khor Virap Monastery (4-18th cc.). This monastery is very prominent because of its history; Gregory the Illuminator, who introduced Christianity to Armenia, has been imprisoned there about 13 years as at that time there was a prison in the place of the monastery. Here we can enjoy the spectacular view of the sacred Ararat Mountain - an immortal symbol of Armenia. We will continue our tour to Noravank - a monastery of XII century situated among amazing sheer rocks on the bench of a twisty gorge. This is the only monastery where we may find a unique sculpture of Father God. On our way back we will visit village Areni which is considered to be an important center of wine production industry. You are welcome to taste its excellent wine. Lunch at a local house in Areni. In the evening return to hotel. Overnight at the hotel in Yerevan.
Breakfast at the hotel. Check out from the hotel. Transfer to the airport.
The best time to visit Armenia is from May to October.
Armenia is 4 hours and 30 minutes behind India.
