Classic side of Armenia in a Weekend

Classic side of Armenia in a Weekend

Our tours are unique as our guides do everything for our guests' comfort, they don't offer or sell what guest doesn't need, as it can usually happen. If you don't like something they will do their best to provide what you would like to, that's why we provide tours for up to 19 people as we prefer to give individual care to every guest.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival

Stop At: Zvartnots International Airport, Yerevan, Armenia
Arrival at Zvartnots International Airport. Transfer to the hotel, check in. Leisure time.
Duration: 3 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: 3* Hotel in the city center of Yerevan

Day 2: Yerevan – Gekhard – 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
Accommodation included: 3* Hotel in the city center of Yerevan


Day 3: Yerevan – Khor Virap – Areni – Noravank – Yerevan & Departure

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 of the biblical Ararat Mountain.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: T'rchuneri (Bird) Cave, Highway, At the Entrance To Noravank Canyon, Areni Armenia
Our next stop is Areni village which is famous for its variety of wines. Our next stop is Bird Cave (Areni 1) located near the tributary of the Arpa River. Then 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. (Please note that in case we won't have enough time, lunch will be like fast food). 
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Noravank Monastery, Areni Armenia
Visit a 13th-century Armenian Monastery Noravank. Drive back to Yerevan.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Zvartnots International Airport, Yerevan, Armenia
Transfer to the Airport according to your flight times.

Please note that you have to buy your return ticket in the evening/at night.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.