Discover all the hot-spots of Armenia with our Basic Tour of 7 days. From the Spiritual center of the Armenians, Echmiadzin, to the rocky southern landscapes with the hidden monastery Noravanq. Breakfast and lunch included.
Day 1: Arrival
- Meet and greet, transfer airport/hotel
Day 2: Yerevan City Tour - Echmiatsin - Zvartnots - Yerevan
- Republic Square, Opera House, Abovyan Street
- Victory Park with a splendid view on Yerevan
- Cafesjian Open Air Museum with contemporary art
- St. Hripsime Church (618 AD) - a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Mother Cathedral Echmiadzin - first official church in Armenia
- Ruins of Zvartnots Cathedral (7th century)
- MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch
- OVERNIGHT: Hotel in Yerevan
Day 3: Yerevan – Garni – Geghard - Yerevan
- Arch of Charents with a bird eye view on Mt. Ararat
- Garni temple - only pagan temple in Armenia from 1st century AD
- Geghard Monastery - cave monastery from the 13th century hidden in the mountains
- MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch
- OVERNIGHT: Hotel in Yerevan
Day 4: Yerevan - Khor Virap - Noravanq - Areni - Yerevan
- Khor Virap Monastery - the place where Gregory the Illuminator, the spiritual leader from 4th century, was imprisoned
- Noravanq Monastery - one of the jewels of Armenia from the 13-14th centuries
- Areni village - wine tasting in winery
- MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch
- OVERNIGHT: Hotel in Yerevan
Day 5: Yerevan - Sevan - Dilijan - Yerevan
- Lake Sevan - one of the largest and highest fresh water lakes in the world (1900m)
- Sevanavanq Church - climbing up to the hill to the monastery (9th century), splendid view on Lake Sevan
- Old Dilijan - short stroll in the old part of Dilijan
- Goshavanq Monastery - beautifully located housing one of the remarkable cross-stones of Armenia (13th century)
- MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch
- OVERNIGHT: Hotel in Yerevan
Day 6: Yerevan - Amberd - Ashtarak - Yerevan
- Armenian Alphabet Monument made from volcanic stone tufa
- Amberd Fortress - 7th century fortress located on the slopes of Mt. Aragats at a height of 2,300 meters
- Karmravor Church from the 7th century located in the small town of Ashtarak
- MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch
- OVERNIGHT: Hotel in Yerevan
Day 7: Departure
- Transfer to airport
Price includes:
- Hotel accommodation with breakfast
- Excursions that are part of the program
- Professional guide
- Entrance fees to all sightseeing destinations
- Lunch
- Transportation in comfortable air-conditioned bus
Price excludes:
- Air ticket
- Entrance visa
- Single room surcharge
- Dinners
- Alcoholic beverages
- Travel insurance
- Optional cancellation insurance
- Tips for bus driver and guide
- Personal expenses