Armenia is a nation, and former Soviet republic, in the mountainous Caucasus region between Asia and Europe. Among the earliest Christian civilizations, it’s defined by religious sites including the Greco-Roman Temple of Garni and 4th-century Etchmiadzin Cathedral, headquarters of the Armenian Church. Khor Virap Monastery is a pilgrimage site near Mount Ararat, a dormant volcano just across the border in Turkey.
Day 01 Arrive Yerevan
Arrival at Yerevan airport meet, assist and transfer to hotel. Later first, you will be introduced with the whole panorama of the Yerevan city region. You will see the ruins of the fortress Erebuni founded in 782 BC and Erebuni museum; visit to very impressive monument – the Memorial of Victims of Genocide in 1915; visit Matenadaran – one of the biggest depositors of ancient manuscripts, pride of entire Armenian culture. Back to the hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 02 Yerevan – Kapan (By Road) (299 Kms / 05 hrs 30 min appx.)
After breakfast, trip to Khor Virap Monastery, St. Gregory Illuminators underground pit (the Catholics of all Armenians). On the edge of twisting gorge of the river Arpa, among fantastic masses of the red cliffs is situated Noravank Monastery Complex. In the village “Areni” you can taste fine red wine, which made of the same sort of grapes from Eghegnadzor region. Transfer to Kapan. Overnight at hotel.
Day 03 Kapan
After breakfast, proceed to Vahanavank – one of the medieval Armenian historical monument-complexes is situated at the foot of Tigranasar mountain rising on the right bank of Voghji River. Overnight at hotel.
Day 04 Kapan – Tatev (By Road) (49 Kms / 01 hrs appx.)
After breakfast, transfer to Tatev Wings – the world’s longest non-stop reversible aerial tramway, an unforgettable route to Armenia’s medieval Tatev Monastery.
The Tatev monastery is a 9th-century monastery located on a large basalt plateau near the Tatev village. The 160-meter long bridge weight 14 tons and connects the two banks of the village, the so-called old and new Khndzoresk.
The amazing thing about the bridge is that it was constructed by the residents of the village, with their own hands and no machinery was used for the construction, and even for the transportation of materials (they used horses). Goris: There are different explanations of the name Goris. It is supposed that the name comes from the Indo-European prelanguage words “gor”(rock), “es” (to be), i.e. Goris “Kores” means a rocky place. Overnight at hotel.
Day 05 Tatev–Gandzasar Monastery (By Road) (173 Kms/3H appx.-ONE WAY)
After breakfast, proceed to visit Gandzasar monastery is a tenth to thirteenth century Armenian monastery situated in the Mardakert district of de facto Nagorno-Karabakh Republic (de jure: Kalbajar Rayon of Azerbaijan). “Gandzasar” means treasure mountain or hilltop treasure in Armenian. The monastery holds relics believed to belong to St. John the Baptist and his father St Zechariah. Overnight at hotel.
Day 06 Tatev – Shushi (By Road) (116 Kms / 02 hrs 10 min appx.)
After breakfast, drive to Shushi, visiting the Ethnographic Museum of Shushi, Church Khazanchetsots 1868-1888, fortress of Shushi. Shushi is a town in self-proclaimed Nagorno-Karabakh Republic. Overnight at hotel.
Day 07 Shushi
After breakfast, proceed to hotel resort of Hermon village is located in a picturesque place on the Armenian mountains, 1720 meters above sea level. This Hotel is unique with its picturesque views of the surrounding mountains and rivers. Here our guests can enjoy wide range of services and activities. Overnight at hotel.
Day 08 Shushi – Vayk – Dilijan (By Road) (350 Kms / 6H appx.)
After breakfast, proceed to visit Sulema mountain pass. Sulema mountain pass connects basin of Sevan with Argitshi valley to Vayk. Heading southeast from Sevan along the south side of the lake the road passes through Ltchashen, site of the discovery of the Bronze Age burial chariot now on display in Yerevan’s State History Museum. It is about 22km to the Monastery of Hayravank; it can be seen on a knoll to the left of the road overlooking the lake. The monastery and surrounding rocks are all conspicuously covered with reddish-orange lichen. The monastery consists of a church from the end of the 9th century, a gavit from the 12th and a small chapel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 09 Dilijan
After breakfast, proceed to full day at Dilijan is a spa town in the Tavush Province of Armenia. Usually called Armenian Switzerland or Little Switzerland by the locals, it is one of the most important resorts of Armenia, situated in Dilijan National Park. The forested and reclusive city is home to numerous Armenian artists, composers, and filmmakers and features some traditional Armenian architecture. Overnight at hotel.
Day 10 Dilijan – Yerevan (By Raod) (98 Kms / 1H 30M appx.)Dep. Yerevan
Departure transfer to onward destination.
| City | Nights | 5* Hotels |
| Yerevan | 01 | Royal Tulip |
| Kapan | 02 | Dian Hotel |
| Tatev(Goris) | 02 | Hotel Mirhav |
| Shushi | 02 | Vallex Garden |
| Dilijan | 02 | Dilijan Resort |
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