Overview:
During this one-week escorted tour of Armenia you will be amazed by the history, culture and nature of this little landlocked country between Asia and Europe. The country’s capital Yerevan is a trendy city with shops, restaurants, art and music venues whilst countryside offers beautiful mountainous landscapes, one of the largest lakes in the world and historic monasteries, churches and temples in picturesque locations.
Holiday price is from £1,825 per person based on availability and two people sharing a standard twin or double room.
Single supplement is £300.
2024 Departure Dates:
| Departure |
Return |
| 13 Mar |
20 Mar |
| 27 Mar |
03 Apr |
| 10 Apr |
17 Apr |
| 24 Apr |
01 May |
| 08 May |
15 May |
| 22 May |
29 May |
| 12 Jun |
19 Jun |
| 26 Jun |
03 Jul |
| 10 Jul |
17 Jul |
| 24 Jul |
31 Jul |
| 14 Aug |
21 Aug |
| 28 Aug |
04 Sep |
| 11 Sep |
18 Sep |
| 25 Sep |
02 Oct |
| 09 Oct |
16 Oct |
| 23 Oct |
30 Oct |
| 06 Nov |
13 Nov |
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive in Yerevan
Upon arrival at Zvartnoc Airport in the Armenian capital, Yerevan, you will be transferred to the hotel.
Day 2: Yerevan City tour
Breakfast at the hotel. We will start the tour with the tour in the capital of Armenia: Yerevan. For ages this city has been known as a “pink city” because of the color of the stone it has been built with. So we will visit Republic square, Mashtoc Avenue, the House of Opera and Ballet after Aram Khachatryan, the park “Cascad”. Then we will visit the Manuscript Museum of Armenia, which is called Matenadaran; here all ancient Armenian Manuscripts are kept. Then we should visit Genocide Memorial known as Tsitsernakaberd. Farewell dinner at a traditional restaurant. Overnight in the hotel.
Day 3: Yerevan – Ejmiatsin – Zvartnoc – Yerevan
After breakfast you will head off on an excursion to the UNESCO World Heritage monuments of Ejmiatsin and Zvartnots. The Cathedral of Ejmiatsin was founded in 303, representing the residency of the Catholicos of Armenia, and Zvartnots Temple was built in the 7th century by Catholicos. Lunch at a local house. Drive back to Yerevan.
Day 4: Yerevan – Khor Virap – Areni - Noravank – Yerevan
Today you will visit the Khor Virap Monastery where Gregory the Illuminator was imprisoned for 13 years before the construction of the Monastery. From the site you will be treated to expansive views of the symbolic Ararat Mountain before continuing the tour to the 12th century Noravank Monastery located in a picturesque gorge, graced with a special sculpture of Father God. En route back to Yerevan you will stop in the village of Areni, famed for its wine industry, and there will be an opportunity to taste some of these local wines. After having a local lunch in the village you will return to Yerevan for the evening.
Day 5: Yerevan – Sevan – Dilijan
After an energising breakfast the tour will process to the beautiful bright blue Lake Sevan, one of the largest in the world. Located on the Sevan Peninsula you will tour the Sevanavank Monastery, built around the 10th century. You will then continue the drive to Dilijan where you will stay overnight at the Dilijan Resort or Best Western Hotel Paradise****. Here you will stroll along Sharamberyan Street, seeing museums, boutiques and souvenir shops, in addition to exploring a couple of traditional houses with their balconies and tiling. You will end the night with dinner in Dilijan to end a busy day.
Day 6: Dilijan – Sanahin – Haghpat – Yerevan
You will visit two more UNESCO World Heritage Sites today; the Sanahin and Haghpat monasteries, which are close to one another and represent the height of Medieval Armenian architecture. Between the two there is a small river which joins to the River Debed. The Haghpat Monastery was considered one of most cultural and religious epicentres of Armenia in medieval times. After a local lunch you will return to Yerevan to your hotel where you will stay for the rest of the trip.
Day 7: Yerevan – Garni – Geghard – Yerevan
Today's excursion will take you to the Pagan Temple of Garni, built in the 1st century AD. The Temple was a devotion to the God of cleanness, Mihr. After its destruction in 1679 due to an earthquake, it was beautifully restored in 1975. You will then continue to Geghard Monastery, built in the 13th century. You will then have the chance to make the national Armenian bread, lavash, at a local house. This delicacy is even on the UNESCO intangible heritage list. After preparing it you will eat this type of Armenian fast food with local cheese for lunch, before returning to Yerevan for your last night in this amazing country.
Day 8: Departure from Yerevan
After breakfast there may be some time for free exploration of the capital, before being transferred to the airport for your flight home.
Package Includes:
- Return flights between London and Yerevan (other airports available upon request)
- Accommodation in 4-stars & 3 stars hotels:
- 3-star hotel, Yerevan: Ani Central Inn or similar
- 3-star hotel, Dilijan: Toon Armeni or similar
- 4-star hotel, Yerevan: Opera suite or similar
- 4-star hotel, Dilijan: Best western paradise or similar
- Transportation with good condition
- Professional English speaking guide service during the tour
- Professional driver service during the tour
- Accommodation in the hotels
- Water (1 x bottle per person daily)
- Entrance fees in accordance with the program
- Meals (7 breakfasts & 1 lunch)
- 24 hour emergency service
- ATOL protection
- All taxes
Services exclude:
- Visa fees, if any
- Flight tickets
- Alcholic beverages
- Extra personal fees
- Meals not indicated in the program
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