Tour Overview
| Duration | 8 Days / 7 Nights |
|---|---|
| Country | Armenia — Land of Ancient Stones |
| Price From | $795 per person (twin share) |
| Tour Style | Private / Cultural Heritage |
| Data Source | TourRadar — 2026 |
Itinerary Highlights
Day 1: Arrive Yerevan
Welcome to Armenia! Airport transfer to your 4-star hotel. Evening walking tour of Yerevan: Republic Square with its pink tuff stone architecture, the singing fountains, and the grand Cascade complex — a giant stairway filled with modern art. Welcome dinner with Armenian brandy tasting. Overnight in Yerevan.
Day 2: Yerevan City & Echmiadzin
Morning tour of Yerevan: Matenadaran manuscript museum housing 17,000+ ancient texts, the Genocide Memorial (Tsitsernakaberd), and bustling Vernissage flea market. Afternoon visit to Etchmiadzin, the Vatican of the Armenian Apostolic Church — see the 4th-century cathedral (one of the world’s oldest) and Zvartnots Temple ruins (UNESCO). Overnight in Yerevan.
Day 3: Garni & Geghard
Drive to Garni, Armenia’s only surviving pagan temple — a 1st-century Hellenistic gem perched on a basalt cliff overlooking a dramatic gorge. Continue to Geghard Monastery (UNESCO), partially carved out of a mountain. Hear the incredible acoustics during a short spiritual music performance. Lunch with a local family making lavash bread in a tonir (underground oven). Overnight in Yerevan.
Day 4: Khor Virap & Noravank
Visit Khor Virap Monastery at the foot of Mount Ararat (5,137m) — the closest point to the biblical mountain, with staggering views on clear days. Descend into the dungeon where St. Gregory the Illuminator was imprisoned for 13 years. Continue to Noravank Monastery nestled in a dramatic red rock canyon. Overnight in Yerevan.
Day 5: Lake Sevan & Dilijan
Journey to Lake Sevan, the “Jewel of Armenia” — one of the world’s highest freshwater lakes at 1,900m. Visit Sevanavank Monastery on the peninsula with panoramic lake views. Continue to Dilijan, the “Armenian Switzerland” — walk through the restored Sharambeyan Street with artisan workshops. Overnight in Dilijan.
Day 6: Haghpat & Sanahin Monasteries
Visit two UNESCO-listed medieval monasteries in the lush Lori region. Haghpat Monastery (10th century) with its unique bell tower and library. Sanahin Monastery, famous for its scriptorium and medieval university. Walk through the picturesque Debed Canyon. Return to Dilijan.
Day 7: Wine Region & Return to Yerevan
Visit the Areni Wine Region — tour the Areni-1 cave, the world’s oldest known winery (6,100 years old). Wine tasting at a family vineyard. Visit the 13th-century Noravank Monastery. Return to Yerevan for farewell dinner with live duduk music. Overnight in Yerevan.
Day 8: Depart Yerevan
Morning at the GUM Market for Armenian dried fruits, spices, and sujukh. Transfer to Zvartnots International Airport.
Inclusions
- 7 nights accommodation (4-star Yerevan, boutique in regions)
- Daily breakfast + 3 meals
- All transportation
- English-speaking guide
- Wine & brandy tastings
- Lavash baking experience
- All monument entries
Why Visit Armenia
- First Christian nation (301 AD) — incredible ancient monasteries
- Mount Ararat views: the biblical mountain dominates the skyline
- World’s oldest winery: 6,100-year-old winemaking tradition
- Geghard Monastery: architecture literally carved from mountains
- Incredibly affordable — premium experiences at budget prices
