PANORAMA Tour in Armenia

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival-Yerevan

Stop At: Zvartnots International Airport, Yerevan, Armenia
Arrival at Zvartnots International Airport. Transfer to the hotel, check in, rest, traditional Armenian welcoming Dinner with Armenian Folk Songs and Dances (included in the price). Leisure time.

Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Dinner
Accommodation included: 3* Hotel in the city center of Yerevan

Day 2: Yerevan – Armenian Alphabet Monument – Amberd – Saghmosavank – Ashtarak – Yerevan

Stop At: Monument to the Armenian Alphabet, Al'tmets Russia
After breakfast move to the Monument of Armenian Alphabet, thirty - nine giant, carved Armenian letters.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Amberd Fortress, Byurakan Armenia
Then move to Amberd fortress, an anancient architectural complex located on the picturesque slopes of the Mount Aragats. It consists of the castle and the church built in the 7th and 11th centuries, respectively.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Saghmosavank Monastery, Artashavan Armenia
Visit Saghmosavank Monastery (13c.) situated at the edge of an imposing Kasakh gorge. Enjoy the beautiful view of Kasakh gorge.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Yeganyans wine yard, Smbat Shahaziz Street, Ashtarak, Armenia
Move to Ashtarak, lunch in a uniquely designed place, where you can enjoy traditional Armenian food, experience a wine or vodka making master-class. Incredible homemade wine, delicious national homemade organic food is provided. Have a wonderful day in a family atmosphere. Return to Yerevan.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: 3* hotel in the city center of Yerevan

Day 3: Yerevan - Geghard - Garni - Yerevan

Stop At: The Monastery of Geghard, Geghard Armenia
After breakfast head to Geghard Monastery(UNESCO World Heritage). Stop at Charents arch – the best point to view Mt. Ararat. Continue to Geghard monastery which is hewn out from a cave. Right at the entrance local women sell candies, dried fruit, sweet sujukh, Geghard gata and various souvenirs.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Garni Temple, Geghard Monastery Road H3, Garni Armenia
Depart to Garni village, lunch at a local restaurant in Garni. Visit the only survived Hellenistic architectural example - Garni temple (entrance fee is included). Lavash baking master-class (Armenian traditional bread; UNESCO Cultural Heritage). Return back to Yerevan.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch: Traditional Armenian lunch in the restaurant near Garni temple with a panoramic view of the temple and mountains.
Accommodation included: 3* hotel in the center of Yerevan

Day 4: Yerevan – Khor Virap – Areni – Noravank – Halidzor

Stop At: Khor Virap, Artashat, Lusarat Armenia
After breakfast depart to Khor Virap Monastery. The monastery location gives the opportunity to enjoy a beautiful view to the biblical Ararat Mountain.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Areni Wine Factory, Areni Armenia
Then we will stop in Areni village which is famous for its variety of wines. Wine Degustation.
Our next stop is Bird Cave (Areni 1) located near the tributary of the Arpa River. Here we will have a delicious lunch in a beautifully designed tavern where you can have a wine degustation, drink homemade wine and eat traditional Armenian food.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Noravank Monastery, Areni Armenia
Then we’ll visit a 13th-century Armenian monastery Noravank. Departure to the panoramic village Halidzor, check in at the hotel and overnight.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch: 13։30 Wine degustation and lunch in Areni (included)
Accommodation included: Eco Hotel or resort in Halidzor, with a panoramic view

Day 5: Halidzor – Tatev – Khndzoresk – Lake Sevan – Dilijan

Stop At: Tatev Monastery, Tatev Armenia
After breakfast depart to Tatev region where you will take the longest aerial tramway in the world – Wings of Tatev (5.1 lengths). During the ride, you will enjoy breathtaking views above Vorotan gorge and once at the top, you will get to Tatev Monastery complex (UNESCO World Heritage).
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Khndzoresk Swinging Bridge, M12, Yerevan 0032 Armenia
Proceed to Khndzoresk village. After having lunch visit “Swinging Bridge”, built using nothing more than local funds and labor in 2012 and which shakes with every footstep.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Lake Sevan, Sevan Armenia
Visit Lake Sevan, “Blue Pearl of Armenia", one of the largest high-mountainous freshwater lakes in the world. Then visit the 9th-century monastery complex – Sevanavank located on Sevan peninsula.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Dilijan National Park, Dilijan Armenia
Move to Dilijan which is well-known as “The Little Switzerland” of Armenia. Dinner (included in the price) in an eco-resort in Dilijan situated in the heart of the forest.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch: 13:00 Lunch in Khndzoresk
• Dinner: Included in the price
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Eco resort hotel in Dilijan in the heart of the forest

Day 6: Yerevan City Tour

Stop At: Victory Park and Statue of Mother Armenia, Azatutyan Ave, Yerevan Armenia
After breakfast, we return to Yerevan. Check in at the hotel. Then we will have a walking city tour of Yerevan (older than Rome) which bears the mixture of old and new architecture. We will visit Victory park & Mother Armenia Statue enjoy a panoramic view of the city that opens up breathtaking view with the magnificent scenery of the two ice-capped Mount Ararat.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Cascade Complex, 10 Tamanyan St, Yerevan 0009, Armenia
Then Cascade Complex where we will also find the Cafesjian Center for arts, famous for its most impressive and unique artworks.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Matenadaran - The Museum of Ancient Manuscripts, Mashots Av 53, Yerevan 0013 Armenia
If you won't be tired, walk to Matenadaran, one of the oldest and richest book-depositories in the world.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: The Armenian National Academic Theater of Opera and Ballet named after Alexander Spendiaryan, Tumanyan O. str. 54, Yerevan 0002 Armenia
Proceed with Opera House, Republic Square.
You will have an alternative option to explore the city yourselves.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: 3* star hotel in the center of Yerevan

Day 7: Departure

Stop At: Zvartnots International Airport, Yerevan, Armenia
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the Airport according to your flight times.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: 3* hotel in the center of Yerevan