We’ll meet at the hotel in Yerevan and start our first sightseeing tour. Let's have a bite before walking and try the national dish “Zhingyalov hats”, a type of flatbread stuffed with finely diced herbs. Then we’ll drink tan with fresh mint – it’s a traditional Armenian savory beverage. We’ll admire the buildings made of pink tuff, walk along Northern Avenue with modern skyscrapers, see the the Theater of Opera and Ballet in the evening illumination and the famous Cascade, and then enjoy the sunset over the top of Ararat. At the end of such a busy day, we will have dinner at the restaurant.

In the morning we will visit the State Museum of the History of Armenia, see the richest collection of exhibits, listen to the guide.

Then we will visit  the Geghard Monastery. Some of the churches are dug out of the cliff rocks and decorated with unique bas-reliefs. On the way to the monastery we will stop by the Arch of Charents which reveals an impressive view of Ararat.

We’ll make a stop for lunch in a restaurant and taste dishes of freshly caught trout and sterlet (for an additional fee). Then we'll continue the journey and reach the "Symphony of Stones" – this is a natural monument, consisting of huge basalt columns. Our next object of interest is the Garni Gorge where we’ll see the ancient pagan temple and learn about its centuries-old history.

We will return to Yerevan full of impressions. Dinner (not included).

For the next 5 days we will explore the northern and western parts of Armenia. We will drive through the picturesque Ararat valley, admiring the flowering gardens and vineyards, and soon we will reach the Khor Virap monastery, which means “the deep dungeon” in translation. We’ll learn its history: earlier there was a prison where Saint Gregory was imprisoned, and much later a chapel and a church were built. The next point of the program is the Noravank Monastery, built in an emerald green valley surrounded by red rocks. Amazing contrast!

Then we’ll take a walk in the picturesque Angels’ Canyon. We will go along a narrow path between steep yellow rocks, and at the end of the path we’ll find a surprise – a natural mineral spring.

In the evening we will get acquainted with the art of winemaking in Armenia – we’ll visit the winery in the village of Areni and appreciate the bouquet of flavors of local wines. The archaeological finds in Areni cave have proven that wine has been produced here for more than 6 thousand years!

Finally, we will reach the city of Vayk, where we will stay at the hotel. 

It's time to hit the road again: we will overcome the magnificent Selim Pass — the highest in Armenia! In ancient times, it was a part of the Great Silk Road, and a caravanserai has been preserved here since then.

Then we’ll reach the shores of the azure Lake Sevan. It is so huge that the locals call it the sea. Those who wish can taste the famous Sevan trout, which is traditionally served with herbs and walnut sauce.

Then we’ll move to the village of Noratus to see the "forest of khachkars" – cross stones from different eras located on the territory of a medieval cemetery.

We will finish the excursion day with a visit to the Sevanavank Monastery, which is located on the top of a hill with a magnificent view of the turquoise waters of Sevan.

We’ll check into a hotel and have a rest in Dilijan.

Dilijan is often called the “Armenian Switzerland” for its amazing surroundings. We’ll take a walk around Old Dilijan, breathe in fresh mountain air and see the Monument of Mimino movie. Then we’ll move to the ancient monastery of Haghartsin along a picturesque forest road and take a walk to the Hidden waterfall.

Then we will go to the Lori region, where we will go for a walk to the Arevatsag Gorge and very photogenic Tsitskar rocks.

Finally, we will reach the Odzun Monastery, which rises majestically in the middle of a bright green valley. This is an incredibly beautiful and remote place – it is simply impossible not to admire the surrounding panorama! Here we’ll check into a hotel.

In the morning we will explore the Odzun Monastery, which is amazing in its scale. Its age is more than 1,500 years!

We continue our journey through Armenia. We’ll immerse ourselves in the fascinating history of Haghpat monastery. Monks lived here in the middle of the last millennium. They studied the natural sciences, taught grammar, oratory, and philosophy. The unique features of Armenian architecture are easily guessed in the buildings, the temples are built symmetrically and very harmoniously with the surrounding nature.

Then we will visit the ancient fortress of Akhtala – a powerful defensive structure. We will admire the unique frescoes of the Holy Mother of God monastery.

We will finish such a busy day in the city of Gyumri, where we will stay at the hotel.

In the morning we’ll go for a walk around Gyumri. We’ll see the old residential buildings built at the end of the 19th century, the Church of the Archangel Michael and the Black Fortress.

On the way back to Yerevan, we will visit the Amberd Fortress, located on the slopes of Mount Aragats volcano at an altitude of 2,300 meters! No wonder it is called the “fortress in the clouds”!

Then we will visit the monastery of Etchmiadzin – the center of the Armenian Apostolic Church. The residence of the Catholicos is also located here. We’ll see the Cathedral, decorated with floral ornaments.

Finally, we will arrive in Yerevan. After dinner at a restaurant we’ll admire colorful illumination of the streets during a short walk.

In the morning we’ll visit the famous Ararat brandy factory to taste different types of the drink and appreciate the flavor bouquet.

Our journey has come to an end. You can visit souvenir or grocery shops to buy gifts for your loved ones.

Then you can take a taxi to the airport (transfer is not included in the price).