This 10-day luxury tour will show you the highlights of Armenia in comfort and style. Having wandered the winding streets of Yerevan, and sampled some of the city's finest wine and brandy, you will travel into the mountain regions to explore Armenia's natural wonders. Soak in hot springs in the spa town of Jermuk, marvel at the alpine beauty of Lake Sevan and wander among the wildflowers in Dilijan National Park before returning to the city to explore its surrounding monasteries and historical sites. With wine tasting, cooking classes and colourful markets to keep you entertained, and boutique accommodation to relax and unwind in, this is Armenia at its finest.
Day 1 - Yerevan
- Transfer from Yerevan "Zvartnots" Airport to the city
Day 2 - Yerevan
- City tour of Yerevan
- Brandy tasting in Yerevan
- Explore the Matenadaran
- Dinner with Armenian folk music
Day 3 - Garni, Yerevan, Dilijan
- Tour of Garni
- Visit Geghard
- Watch a choral performance at Geghard Monastery
- Armenian thin bread, Lavash baking
Day 4 - Dilijan
- Visit Goshavank
- Tour of Haghartsin
- Meet a local family in Fiolotevo
- Wine tasting in Dilijan
Day 5 - Sevan, Yeghegnadzor, Jermuk
- Visit Lake Sevan
- Visit Sevanavank, on the Sevan peninsula
- Explore Hayravank Monastery
- Visit Noraduz settlement
- Stop at Vardenyats pass (Selim Caravanserai)
- Explore Jermuk
Day 6 - Tatev, Goris, Jermuk
- Ride 'Tatever' Reverse Air Tram
- Visit Tatev Monastery
- Discover the Karahunj Stone Circles
Day 7 - Noravank, Yerevan, Yeghegnadzor, Khor Virap
- Visit Noravank
- Barbecue (Khorovats) Master class
- Enjoy a Qanun performance
- Explore Areni-1 Bird's Cave (T'rchunneri Cave)
- Visit Khor Virap Monastery
Day 8 - Echmiadzin, Yerevan
- Explore Echmiadzin (Vagharshapat)
- Discover Zvartnots Temple
- Visit "Armenia Wine" Winery
Day 9 - Yerevan
- Oriental Market - variety of tastes and colors
- Experience Vernissage Bazaar
- Cooking class
- Explore the Megerian Carpet Museum
- Tour of the State Museum of History of Armenia
Day 10
- Transfer from Yerevan city to "Zvartnots" airport
The best times to go are April, May, June, September and October. Summers are extremely hot, with temperatures reaching up to 40 degrees celsius in the capital, Yerevan. The shoulder months also provide the best views of Mount Ararat avoiding the summer heat haze which can sometimes block visibility. Winters are unrelentingly cold, which can disrupt travel plans and render mountain hikes impossible.
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