Unveiling the Rich History of Armenia: 8-Day Exploration

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Nvard

01 Jul 23 → 08 Jul 23

Guided trip

8 days

8 stops

2 - 15 Mates

Armenia

I'm Nvard, and I have been a tour guide in Armenia and Georgia since 2007. And yes, I'm travel addicted and will be glad to lead you to your new experience. I can say the love people, county, and travel. This gives me a passion to work on every single detail of the route I’m planning. This program I offer includes the highlights of Armenia from North to south and East to West. What is included in the price? - 7 nights accommodation in double / twin rooms - Transportation for all the program and transfers from /to the airport - All entrance fees and tickets - Degustation of wine / Brandy /homemade vodka - Guiding service - 7 lunches 📍 Itinerary of the trip Day 1 Arrival - Overnight in Yerevan City tour with a visit to republic square, northern avenue, opera square, cascade, brandy (cognac) factory lunch in the Hrazdan Gorge. Day 2 - Overnight in Yerevan 09:00-15:00 day trip to Garni pagan temple and Geghard cave monastery. Lunch in Garni village, in the local’s yard. Day 3 - Overnight in Goris 08:00-20:00 Full-day trip to Khor Virap Monastery –winery in Areni village-Noravank monastery – Khndzoresk swinging bridge and a cave town. Drive to Goris and overnight there. Day 4 - Overnight in Dilijan 09:00-20:00. Trip to Wings of Tatev (the longest cable car in the world) – Tatev monastery –Lake Sevan – Dilijan. Lunch at the riverside. Day 5 - Overnight in Yenokavan Full day in Yenokavan extreme park. Lunch in the resort. Relax, adventure, or hiking or all of it, you decide. Day 6 - Overnight in Haghpat 10:00-12:00 trip to Haghpat monastery. Check-in the hotel in the village and lunch at the hotel. Day 7 - Overnight in Yerevan 09:00-15:00 Drive to Bakery, Armenia wine factory, back to Yerevan 19:30 farewell dinner. Day 8 - Departure If you have any questions, please feel free to ask in the Q&A section below. After you book, I would be delighted to schedule a call to ensure that we are a good fit and that this trip aligns with your expectations. I'm looking forward to hearing from you! 🙌🏻

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Yerevan

Day 1-2

Being one of the most ancient cities in the world, established in the 8th century BC, Yerevan is very modern at the same time. Today we visit the highlights of the capital of Armenia: Republic Square, Northern Avenue, Opera Square, Cascade, and of course the legendary Armenian brandy (Cognac) factory. Enjoy a tasting of 2 types of brandy and port wine from 1946.

Yerevan

Day 2-3

Today we will visit Garni Geghard! Garni is the only pagan temple in Armenia and in the region. Located in the Kotayk region, above the Azat River gorge, Garni is a combination of Greco-Roman culture and architecture. Lunch on the way back to Garni village, before retiring to Yerevan.

Goris

Day 3-4

Check out from the hotel in Yerevan and 1 h drive to Khor Virap monastery, the closest and best view to biblical Mount Ararat. We will check out from the hotel in Yerevan and 1 h drive to Khor Virap monastery, the closest and best view to biblical Mount Ararat. It will be a 1,5 h drive to the winery in Areni village. In this village, we will visit one of the most ancient wineries with over 6000-year history. 15 minutes drive to the next stop: Noravank monastery: no one can stay indifferent to this majestic place. Surrounded by red cliffs, Abbie the Gorge, Noravank always becomes one of my favorites of everybody. Here we’ll have lunch before moving to Khndzoresk swinging bridge and old cave town. We have another 2,5 h drive to the bridge, where we will do a short hike. It will feel as if we are in a different era and civilization. Last will be a 40 minutes drive to Goris city where we’ll stay overnight.

Dilijan

Day 4-5

After breakfast, we are driving to Wings of Tatev - the longest cable car in the world, recorded in the Gynes Book of Records. Have a flight to Tatev monastery with a cable car, which takes of about 15 minutes. Next, we are visiting Tatev monastery. We go back by cable car and have a 1,5 h drive to the restaurant at the riverside. After lunch, we are driving to Lake Sevan (2h). The road passes by the Silk Road, and we have a stop at the peninsula of Lake Sevan, before driving to Dilijan where we will spend the night.

Yenokavan

Day 5-6

After breakfast, we drive to Yenolavan village, tell extreme park. Do you want to relax the whole day in the resort, enjoying the mountainous fresh air? Or maybe you like adventure? Then Zip-like is waiting for you? Or horseback riding? Hiking to Lastiver water cascade and caves? You get all possibilities here.

Haghpat Monastery Complex

Day 6-7

After breakfast, we are driving to Haghpat monastery, another UNESCO site. It’s a special peaceful place where you can spend even hours. Check-in at the hotel which is located just above the gorge. Spend the day here, and have lunch in the hotel.

Yerevan

Day 7-8

Time to return to Yerevan. The road passes by Debed Gorge and has breathtaking views of the Lori region. We will visit the Armenia wine factory before reaching Yerevan, where we will have one last dinner together, before flying home.

Zvartnots International Airport

Day 8

Today, our tour is over, and you’ll be transferred to Zvartnots international airport. Hoping that you enjoyed your trip and are going back with new friends and wonderful memories packed with you!