6-Day Classical Tour in Armenia

Day 1 Arrival, transfer to the hotel

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   Armenia

   We’ll pick you up at the airport and transfer to the hotel. You’ll get familiar with all the details of the tour.

Day 2 Megerian Carpet, Cognac-Brandy Factory, Etchmiadzin, An evening walk around Yerevan

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   Megerian Carpet Armenia

   The next day to your arrival at Armenia will be full. You’ll visit the Megerian Carpet where you’ll meet ancient more than a hundred years old Armenian rugs. Some examples of Megeryan carpets are introduced in the palace of the English queen, in the presidential residences of Armenia, Russia, Georgia, France, China, Egypt, Bulgary, Sweden, and more countries, as well as in the altar of the church in San Lazzaro Island.

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   ARARAT Museum

   Then we’ll visit the “Ararat” Yerevan Brandy Factory together. There you’ll get familiar with the secrets of the Armenian cognac and taste it. By the way, Winston Churchill considered the Armenian cognac to be one of the reasons for his longevity.

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   The next direction is the Armenian holy city Etchmiadzin, St Hripsime, and St Gayane churches. Then we’ll visit “Mechanents Tun” to enjoy the Armenian delicious cuisine and familiarize with the Armenian handicraft.
   We’ll return back to our rosy capital and enjoy an evening Yerevan walk - Cascade, Swan Lake, Opera House, North Avenue

Day 3 Yerevan-Mastara-Harichavank-Gyumri

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   Gyumri

   On the 3rd day, we’ll go to the father city of Armenia - Gyumri. This is a city where the old and the new meet. We’ll walk around the churches and monasteries, museums and streets that speak much about city history. Overnight.

Day 4 Lori Fortress, Kobayr Monastery, Odzun, Haghpat, Akhtala

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   Stepanavan

   On the 4th day of the tour, we’ll visit the Lori province to explore the medieval fortress of Lori, Dendropark in Stepanavan, and some historical monasteries including Haghpat which is one in the UNESCO World Heritage list. Overnight.

Day 5 Dilijan, National Park, Lake Parz, Haghartsin Monastery, Goshavank,, Sevan, Noratus, Hayravank, Sevanavank

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   Dilijan National Park

   On the 5th day of our excursion, you’ll enjoy your stay in the heart of the Armenian magic nature and the historical and cultural hidden values.
   We’ll have a tour in one of the most beautiful cities - Dilijan. We’ll visit the Dilijan National Park, Lake Parz, Haghartsin, and Goshavank monastery complexes.
   Then we’ll direct to the blue-eyed Sevan lake, which Armenians consider to be their sea. There we’ll identify Sevanavank and Hayravank churches, and the cemetery of the Noratus khachkars (Armenian cross-stones). Then we’ll return back to Yerevan.

Day 6 Departure

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   Armenia

   You’ll transfer back to the airport and get ready for your departure.