Our combined tour gives you the opportunity to not only discover the highlights of Armenia, but also enjoy the breathtaking mountainous landscape of Nagorno Karabagh. On the way, you will also have the chance to travel with the world’s longest aerial tramway in Tatev. All meals are included.
Day 1: Arrival
- Meet and greet, transfer airport/hotel
Day 2: Yerevan - Echmiadzin - Garni - Geghard - Yerevan
- Mother Cathedral Echmiadzin - first official church in Armenia
- Ruins of Zvartnots Cathedral (7th century)
- 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, Dinner
- OVERNIGHT: Hotel in Yerevan
Day 3: Yerevan - Khor Virap - Noravanq - Sisian
- 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
- Zorats Karer/Carahunge - prehistoric site that is believed to have been an astral observatory
- MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- OVERNIGHT: Hotel in Sisian
Day 4: Sisian - Goris - Tatev - Shushi - Stepanakert
- Tatev Monastery - the world’s longest ropeway will lead us to Tatev, the 10th century bishopric of the Syunik Region
- Pass border to Nagorno Karabagh
- St. Ghazanchetsots Church (Shushi) - 19th century church that has lots of resemblances with the Mother Cathedral
- MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- OVERNIGHT: Hotel in Stepanakert
Day 5: Stepanakert - Gandzasar - Stepanakert
- Stepanakert City Tour - enjoy the coziness of the small capital city of Nagorno Karabagh
- Gandzasar monastery - hidden on the top of the hill, this 13th century monastery will thrill your imagination
- MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- OVERNIGHT: Hotel in Stepanakert
Day 6: Stepanakert - Areni - Yerevan
- Areni village - wine tasting in winery
- MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- OVERNIGHT: Hotel in Yerevan
Day 7: Yerevan - Sevan - Noratus - Yerevan
- Lake Sevan - one of the largest and highest fresh water lakes in the world (1900m)
- Sevanavanq Monastery - beautiful monastery from the 9th century standing on a peninsula from where you can have a breathtaking view over Lake Sevan
- Noratus - near the shores of Sevan stands this unique cemetery with a huge amount of khachkars (stone crosses)
- MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- OVERNIGHT: Hotel in Yerevan
Day 8: 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 and dinners
- Transportation in comfortable air-conditioned bus
Price excludes:
- Air ticket
- Entrance visa
- Single room surcharge
- Alcoholic beverages
- Travel insurance
- Optional cancellation insurance
- Tips for bus driver and guide
- Personal expenses