Armenia: Culture, History, and Relaxation in One Package"

Day 1
Transfer from the Airport

Day 2
Khor Virap Monastery, Birds' Cave (Areni-1), Hin Areni Wine Factory, Noravank Monastery
Start time: 10:00

Discover some of Armenia’s most captivating sights! Begin with Khor Virap Monastery, a remarkable site offering breathtaking views of the biblical Mount Ararat. Continue to the Noravank Monastery complex, notable for its unique two-story Church of the Holy Mother of God, nestled among stunning red cliffs.

Next, visit the Hin Areni Wine Factory for a wine tasting experience in one of Armenia’s oldest winemaking regions. Finally, explore the ancient Birds’ Cave (Areni-1), an archaeological site where some of the world’s oldest winemaking tools and artifacts were discovered.

Duration: 9–10 hours

Day 3
Gyumri (Urban Life Museum, Black Fortress, Old Town Walk), Harichavank Monastery
Start time: 09:00

Explore Gyumri, Armenia’s second-largest city and a major cultural hub. Visit the Urban Life Museum to gain insights into the city’s everyday life and historical charm. Stop by the 19th-century Black Fortress, one of Gyumri’s key landmarks, and admire its architectural and historical significance.

Take a stroll through the old streets lined with 19th-century buildings, soaking in the atmosphere of a bygone era. The day concludes with a visit to the Harichavank Monastery, beautifully perched on a rocky outcrop on the western slope of Mount Aragats.

Duration: 10–11 hours

Day 4
Echmiadzin (Mother Cathedral, St. Hripsime, St. Gayane), Zvartnots Temple
Start time: 10:00

This UNESCO World Heritage tour takes you through the spiritual heart of Armenia. Start with the churches of St. Hripsime and St. Gayane, dedicated to early Christian women martyrs. Continue to the Echmiadzin Mother Cathedral, the spiritual center of the Armenian Apostolic Church and the world’s first Christian cathedral.

End your journey at the ruins of Zvartnots Temple, an architectural masterpiece from the 7th century that was once among the tallest structures of its time.

Duration: 4–5 hours

Day 5
Hin Areni Wine Factory, Shaki Waterfall, Tatev Monastery (Return via Ropeway)
Start time: 08:30

Begin your adventure with a visit to Hin Areni Wine Factory, where you’ll enjoy a tour and tasting of premium local wines. Then marvel at the beauty of Shaki Waterfall, a hidden gem in Syunik Province, cascading gracefully amid lush surroundings.

Your final destination is the majestic Tatev Monastery, once a prominent spiritual, scientific, and political center of Armenia. Surrounded by dramatic landscapes, you’ll return via the “Wings of Tatev,” the world’s longest reversible aerial tramway.

Duration: 13–14 hours

Day 6
Garni Temple, Geghard Monastery, Lavash Baking Master Class, Lake Sevan, Sevanavank Monastery
Start time: 10:00

Experience some of Armenia’s top highlights in one enriching day. Start with the ancient Garni Temple, the only preserved pagan temple in the country. Then visit Geghard Monastery, partially carved into the mountain cliffs and known for its spiritual serenity.

Take part in a traditional lavash baking master class and discover one of Armenia’s cherished culinary customs. Continue to Lake Sevan, one of the largest high-altitude freshwater lakes in the world, and finish with a visit to the Sevanavank Monastery, offering panoramic views over the lake.

Duration: 8–9 hours

Day 7
Transfer to the Airport