1 Day: Meeting at the airport. Transfer to the hotel.
Meeting at the airport.
Transfer to the hotel.
Free time.
Night in Yerevan

2 Day: Yerevan city-tour-Tsitsernakaberd-Garni-Geghard.
Breakfast
Yerevan is not only one of the oldest cities in the world — it is a modern, young and very beautiful city. Our tour starts from the Republic square — the heart of the city, then the station square, where the monument to the hero of the Armenian epic David Sasunsky is installed. We will visit the Cathedral of Gregory the Illuminator, built in 2001 to mark the 1700th anniversary of the adoption of Christianity by Armenia. After that, we will drive along the Ring Boulevard, see the Cascade art center, and see Mashtots Avenue, named after the Creator we will visit the building of the Opera and ballet Theater, created by the brilliant first architect of the city Alexander Tamanyan. In conclusion, we will go up to the observation deck of Victory Park, where the sculpture of the Mother of Armenia towers over the city. From here, you can see the whole of Yerevan at a glance.
The Tsitsernakaberd memorial complex, built in Yerevan in 1967, is dedicated to the memory of 1.5 million Armenians who were killed the first genocide of the 20th century at the hands of the Turkish government, and has become a place of pilgrimage and an integral part of the architecture of Yerevan. The complex covers an area of 4500 square meters and consists of three main elements: the wall of memory, the sanctuary with Eternal fire and the “Rebirth of Armenia” stele.
The temple of Garni is the only fully restored architectural monument of the pagan and Hellenistic period in Armenia. It was built in 76 ad by king Trdat and served as a summer residence for the Armenian kings. It offers a picturesque view of the Azat river and the Garni gorge. Not far from the Palace there was a bathhouse, which was built at the end of the third century ad and is marked by features typical of Roman baths of that time. One of them has preserved a mosaic floor, which is a fine example of the fine art of ancient Armenia.
Geghard monastery-was founded in the IV century on the site of a sacred spring that originates in a cave. This is a two-story temple carved in solid stone with an adjacent Church. Geghard got its name from the spear of Longinus, which pierced the body of Christ. Geghardavank is a UNESCO world heritage site and is one of the most visited places in Armenia.
Night in Yerevan.

3 Day: Saghmosavank-Armenian Alphabet Monument-Amberd
Breakfast
Saghmosavank was founded in 1215, when Prince Vache Vachutyan ordered to build the temple of Saint Zion here. Later, the Church grew-there was a narthex (1250), a book Depository (1255), and the Church of St. Nicholas. Astvatsatsin (1235). the monastery has an elegant interior: on the walls you can see bas-reliefs depicting animals, plants, and the vachutyan coat of arms. There is an impressive number of unique khachkars.
Amberd is a historical complex on the slope of Aragats mountain in Armenia consisting of a seventh-century castle and a XI-century Church. It is located at an altitude of 2300 meters above sea level. It is assumed that the castle was founded by the princes of Kamsarakan. It was later purchased by the Armenian rulers of the Bagratuni dynasty, who turned the castle into the main Outpost of their Kingdom. The Church in it was built in 1026.
Armenian alphabet monument is a monument to Armenian writing, which was established in 2005 in honor of the 1600th anniversary of the creation of the Armenian alphabet. All the letters and statues are made of Armenian tuff. Armenian is a separate branch of the Indo-European family of languages. The Armenian script was created by Mesrop Mashtots in 405.
Night in Yerevan

4 Day: Echmiadzin-Zvartnots
Breakfast
Etchmiadzin is the spiritual center of Armenia. In the center is the Cathedral, built in the first years of the IV century on the place where, according to legend, Christ appeared to Gregory the Illuminator. In memory of this event, the Cathedral was named Echmiadzin — lit.: “the only begotten descended”. Of particular interest are the relics stored in Etchmiadzin: a piece of the cross on which Christ was crucified, and a fragment of Noah’s Ark.
The Cathedral is the oldest Christian Church.  It was built in 303, shortly after the introduction of Christianity as the state religion in Armenia.
The Church of Saint Hripsime was built in 618 and is a masterpiece of early Christian architecture. It is a slender and majestic structure, beautiful in its simplicity. In the rectangular base of the temple, four semicircular niches form a cross. Under the altar is the crypt where, according to legend, Hripsime was buried.
The Church of Saint Gayane was built in 630 on the site of a fourth-century chapel and is still one of the best monuments of Armenian architecture. This is a slim, concise and strict building. From the decor, only plant ornaments on the frames of doors and Windows.
Shogakat temple was built in 1694 on the site of a fourth-century chapel. It is notable for its peculiar architecture, known as the”dome hall”.
Zvartnots temple – the most striking monument of medieval Armenian architecture-built in the VII century. Unfortunately, Zvartnots has reached our days only in ruins, completely destroyed by a powerful earthquake in the X century. But even the ruins of this temple give us an idea of its rare and majestic beauty.
Night in Yerevan

5 Day: Khor-Virap-Areni Winery-Noravank.
Breakfast
Khor Virap is one of the symbols of Armenia, offering a magnificent view of the biblical Mount Ararat. This was the beginning of the baptism of Armenia, the first state to become Christian before Rome. The monastery was built in the period from VI to XVII centuries, over the dungeon where the Baptist of Armenia – Saint Gregory the Illuminator-languished for spreading Christianity, until king Trdat decided to accept this religion as the state one.
Areni is a wine region of Armenia, where an annual wine festival is held. Areni winery was opened in 1994. In the tasting room, you can try red and white wines, fruit and berry. The most popular are pomegranate and apricot wines, but you can also try wine from quince, cherry, BlackBerry, raspberry, peach and others.
Noravank monastery complex-was built in the XIII century on the ledge of a narrow winding gorge of the Amagu river. The gorge is famous for its steep red rocks rising behind the monastery. During the reign of the Orbelyan princes, the monastery became a major religious center, and in the XIII-XIV centuries – the residence of the bishops of Syunik. The Noravank complex, thanks to the magnificent creations of medieval architects and its location against the backdrop of a beautiful landscape, leaves an indelible impression
Night in Goris

6 Day: Tatev-Shushi Fortress-Kazanchecoc church-Kanach jam-Carpet museum of Shushi.
Breakfast
Tatev monastery-the pearl of medieval Armenian architecture was built in the IX-XIII centuries. Its name (translated from Armenian as “give wings”) is associated with the disciple of the Holy Apostle Thaddeus, Saint Eustathius, who suffered a Martyr’s death in this place. The Church over his grave was consecrated in the IV century by St. Gregory the Illuminator, the Baptist of Armenia. The monastery was also the largest University of its time. Thanks to the beautiful combination of medieval architecture and fabulous nature, the monastery is considered one of the most beautiful places on the planet.
“Wings of Tatev” – registered in the Guinness book of records as the longest cable car in the world. Its length is 5,752 m. It stretches over surprisingly beautiful places and ends at the legendary Tatev monastery of the 10th century.
Shushi fortress-built in the XVIII century, and belonged to the Shahnazarian princes. The fortress walls are 2.5 km long and start from a high rock mass overhanging the precipice. They defend the most accessible places of the city and merge with steep cliffs up to 300 m high.
Kazanchetsots Church – was built in 1868-1887. The Church was built by the residents of Shusha, the architect was Simon Ter-Hakobyan.  During the Soviet period, the Cathedral was used as a barn and, later, a garage. At this time, it was in a dilapidated state, the dome of the Church was missing. In 1998, the Church was again illuminated. On October 22, 2008, with the help of Armenian philanthropist Levon Hayrapetyan, 700 couples were married at once: 200 in Gandzasar, 500 in Shushi.  Being in harmony with the environment, the Church is the pride of the city of Shushi.
The Green Church is a temple of the Armenian Apostolic Church in the city of Shusha. The Church carries architectural innovations: it is built on a cruciform plan, and its Eastern facade is attached to the Western side of the chapel. Kanach Zham stands out for its unique interior decoration, which makes this monument unique among similar architectural structures. This beautiful, well-preserved Church is located on a high terrain, offering a panorama of the entire city. According to the construction inscription, the building was built in 1847.
The Carpet Museum in Shushi was inaugurated in 2013, where about three hundred hand-made carpets Dating from the XVII – XX centuries are displayed, which are witnesses to the best traditions of Artsakh carpet weaving. The purpose of the Foundation of the Museum of carpet art was to preserve and save Artsakh carpets from oblivion. The Shusha carpet Museum, as a testimony to the rich traditions of the art of carpet-making in Artsakh, provides an excellent opportunity to study it and at the same time turn the Museum into a center for the development of the art of carpet-making in Artsakh.
Night in Stepanakert

7 Day: Hunot canyon-Waterfall Umbrellas-the monastery of Amaras is the Ancient sycamore Trnji.
Breakfast
The state natural and historical reserve “Unot Gorge” will not leave any visitor indifferent. This picturesque gorge, located right in the heart of Artsakh, contains a lot of historical, natural and architectural monuments. Huge rocks, 20 to 300 meters high, stretch from the valley of the Karkar river to the city of Shushi. Under these rocks is hidden the cave of the military commander Avan, as well as a natural monument waterfall “Umbrellas”, the village of Unot with its medieval bridge, old mills and much more.
Natural waterfall Umbrellas or Mamrot Kar-this is a great place for family holidays, as well as for extreme or educational tourism, that is, historical places, architectural monuments. This is a stone formation completely covered with moss on which water flows in drops and trickles, hence the second name Mamrot Kar, which literally means – a stone covered with moss in Russian. On the way to the umbrellas, you can see stunning mountain scenery, a great view of the canyon itself, get the opportunity to pass through an old, abandoned Armenian village, the remains of which can be seen on the slopes of the mountain.
Shtorashenskiy sycamore (Tnjri) is the oldest and tallest tree in the CIS, with an age of 2028 years. The height of the tree is more than 54 m. The cavity in the tree trunk has an area of 44 sq. m. Inside the tree can fit more than a hundred people. It is no accident that the tree has become an object of worship for local residents. It is believed that if a person touches the Holy tree, he will have only seven days to live. The spring, which is located next to the tree, has irrigated the tree for centuries and provided water to nearby mills. Such prominent figures as Mesrop Mashtots (V C), Movses Khorenatsi (V C), Sayat Nova (XVIII C), Raffi and many others rested under the shade of this tree.
The Amaras monastery was the spiritual and cultural center of early medieval Artsakh. The complex was founded in the 4th century by Gregory the Illuminator, but its construction is also connected with the name of the first Bishop of the diocese of Artsakh, Gregory the Illuminator’s grandson, who was buried in the Eastern part of the Church. A crypt was built over his grave. Mesrop Mashtots, the Creator of the Armenian alphabet, founded the first school of Artsakh here in the 5th century. At the same time, the Church had 36 buildings built for various purposes.
Night in Stepanakert

8 Day: Gandzasar-Tsovin Kar-Dadivank-Sevan-Ayrivank.
Breakfast
The monument “We and Our Mountains” (1967) is one of the most beloved monuments in the people, which people here affectionately call “Grandfather and grandmother” (“PAP u tat” or “Papik-tatik”). The monument is an iconic symbol of the capital of Artsakh – the city of Stepanakert. The red tuff monument depicts elderly spouses in traditional Armenian national costumes. The sculpture symbolizes the will to live, the preservation of traditions and the great value of the family.
Gandzasar is a monastic complex located near the village of Vank, in the Martakert district. St. Peter’s Cathedral The Evan and the Cathedral of Gandzasar was built in 1216-38 Hasan-Jalal. In 1400-1816 years Gandzasar was the residence of the Catholicos of Agvan. For centuries, Gandzasar was one of the most important religious centers of the Eastern provinces of Armenia. Bas-reliefs of biblical characters have been preserved on the walls of St. Evan. Almost 200 ancient Armenian inscriptions have been preserved in the monastery complex. In the courtyard of the Church there is a family mausoleum.
The Dadivank monastery is one of the largest architectural complexes of Medieval Armenia, distinguished by a large number of Church and secular buildings, as well as by its distinctive designs and ornaments. The name of the monastery was chosen for a reason. According to legend, the complex was built in the first century near the grave of Saint Dadi. Dadi was one of the disciples of the Apostle Tadevos, who preached Christianity in the Upper Khachen district of Artsakh . The Church was also called “Khutavank” because it was built on the “hoot”, that is on the hill. The remains of the Holy Apostle Dadi were found under the altar of one of the churches of the complex during restoration work in 2007.
The Ayrivank monastery is located on the West coast of lake Sevan and dates back to the IX – XII centuries. The temple is also built of black stone and has a square layout. The facades of the temple are cruciform and have no decorations other than carved crosses. The center of the temple is decorated with a low wide dome.
Lake Sevan – “the Pearl of Armenia” – is one of the largest high-altitude freshwater lakes in the world. This natural wonder is located in the very center of the Armenian highlands, in a huge mountain bowl framed by picturesque mountain ranges at an altitude of 1,900 m. The area of its water mirror is 940 square meters. km, maximum depth-95 m
Night in Dilijan

9 Day: Dilijan-Haghartsin-Parz Lake-Goshavank.
Breakfast
Dilijan has the status of a mountain climate and balneological resort. The center of Dilijan is located on the right Bank of the Agstev river, where its residential quarters and shops are concentrated. There is also a restored quarter of “Old Dilijan” – a historical building with architectural elements typical of Dilijan-dormers, wooden balconies with carved railings, window and door borders. This quarter recreates the traditional way of life of citizens-artisans work, cafes, bakeries operate, and sell Souvenirs.
Haghartsin monastery rises among the majestic mountains where eagles fly, which is why its name is associated with. Haghartsin means “game of eagles”in Armenian. The most ancient structure of Agartsin is the Church of St. Grigor, built in the XI century. It was built by monks who fled from Western Armenia to escape persecution. Since the 13th century, Haghartsin has been a major center of culture and spiritual life in Armenia.
Parz Lake (translated as “clear” or “transparent”) is located in the middle of dense mountain forests of the Dilijan nature reserve. The reservoir is fed by the crystal water of the local purest springs. The clear waters of the lake have a light green hue. The total length of the lake, which has an oblong shape, is 385 m, width – about 85 m, and depth – over 5 m.
Goshavank monastery is the largest spiritual and educational center. It was built in 1188 on the site of the destroyed Getik monastery. The monastery is named in honor of the outstanding writer, scientist and politician Mkhitar gosh, who took an active part in the construction of the temple complex.
Night in Dilijan

10 Day: Sanain-Haghpat-Odzun.
Breakfast
Sanahin is a monument of Armenian architecture, a medieval monastery, and one of the main medieval cultural centers of Northern Armenia. The Church complex dates from the X—XIII centuries. The Academy, libraries, scriptoriums, and schools where books were written were founded here. Sanahin owned extensive land.
Haghpat is a medieval monastic complex in Haghpat that was founded by Queen Khosrowanuish, the wife of the Bagratid king Ashot III, probably in 976. Haghpat was one of the most important spiritual and cultural centers. Of all the monastic buildings preserved-the main Church of St. Nshan (967-991) with sculptures on the outside and paintings (XIII-XIV centuries) inside, the Church of St. Gregory (1005) and a small domed Church of St. Astvatsatsin (XII-XIII centuries), the refectory of the XIII century, the book Depository of the XIII century, the tiered bell tower (1245), khachkars.
Odzun is a monument of the VI century, located in the North of Armenia. the monastery is built in the form of a domed Basilica, and blocks of bright pink felsite are used as building material, and the interior is made of basalt slabs. Another feature of the temple is the arched galleries located on the sides of the main entrance – this architectural solution is rare for Armenian temples. Also, in the XIX century, two belfries were built in the far part of the Basilica, which harmoniously complemented the appearance of the ancient temple.
Night in Lori region

11 Day: Gyumri city-tour-Marmashen.
Breakfast
Gyumri is the second largest city in Armenia, which is also called the city of crafts and humor. During the sightseeing tour, we will see the main sights of Gyumri. We will also visit the “Black fortress”, which was built in 1834 during the Russian-Turkish war.
Church of the ” Seven wounds of St. The mother of God” (Yot verk) was built in the years 1874-1886. Previously, this place was a wooden chapel built on the side of the Kamsarakans, where the icon “Seven sorrows of St. John” was kept. Virgins». Marmashen monastery, which is located on the left Bank of the Akhuryan river, was founded in 988. Construction work in it ended in 1029.  The complex was a famous religious and cultural center of medieval Armenia, had a huge repository of manuscripts and a school.
Night in Gyumri

12 Day: Talin-Dashtadem.
Breakfast
Talin is considered one of the oldest settlements in Armenia. The first mention refers to the 1-2 century. Talin was the center of the Armenian Principality in the 5th-7th centuries. Here are preserved many architectural monuments of the early middle ages, including the Church Katoghike. The founder of the temple is Nerses Kamsarakan, who is known as the”Builder of churches”. The city has a Small Church and a Large temple. The small Church is located in the center of Talin and is a cruciform in plan three-apse Church of the Central dome composition. It was built in the second half of the seventh century by Prince Nerseh Kamsarakan. The great Talin temple was built by the Kamsarakans in the seventh century.
Dashtadem fortress (translated as “opposite the field”) was supposedly founded by the Armenian noble family Kamsarakan around the VII-X century. The structure was repeatedly attacked, but then the destruction was restored and the fortress continued to function. Dashtadem remained an active fortress until the 16th century. Archaeological research has revealed that the Foundation of the fortress was once carved directly into the monolithic stone rock. On the territory of the fortress there was also a large open area and a kind of resourvoir for collecting and preserving water. The excavations revealed a lot of ancient khachkars, glass, clay and bronze products, as well as a coin from the 12th century.
Night in Yerevan

13 Day: Free day
Breakfast
Free day
Night in Yerevan

14 Day: Tranfer to the airport
Transfer to the airport Yerevan

Rate includes:

• 6 nights’ accommodation with breakfast in Yerevan hotel 3*: Bomo Nairi 3* / or hotel 4*: Imperial Palace
  *Other hotels by the request
• 1 night accommodation in Goris hotel 3* or 4* with breakfast
• 2 nights’ accommodation in Stepanakert hotel 3* or 4* with breakfast
• 2 nights’ accommodation in Dilijan hotel 3* or 4* with breakfast
• 1 night accommodation in Lori region hotel 3* or 4* with breakfast
• 1 night accommodation in Gyumri hotel 3* or 4* with breakfast
• High-quality guide service
• Transfer: airport Yerevan-hotel Yerevan-airport Yerevan
• Transport services during the tour
• Excursion: Yerevan city-tour-Tsiternakaberd-Garni-Geghard.
• Excursion: Saghmosavank-Armenian Alphabet Monument-Amberd.
• Excursion: Echmiadzin-Zvartnotns.
• Excursion: Khor-Virap-Areni Winery-Noravank..
• Excursion: Tatev-Shushi Fortress-Kazanchecoc church-Kanach jam-Carpet museum of Shushi
• Excursion: Hunot Canyon-Umbrelas Waterfall-Amaras monastery-Ancient plane tree Trnji.
• Excursion: Gandzasar-Tsovin Kar-Dadivank-Sevan-Ayrivank.
• Excursion: Dilijan-Haghartsin-Parz Lake-Goshavank..
• Excursion: Sanain-Haghpat-Odzun.
• Excursion: Gyumri city-tour-Marmarashen.
• Excursion: Talin-Dashtadem..
• Entrance ticket: Garni temple, Echmiadzin museum, Zvarnots temple, Carpet museum, cable * Wings of Tatev*
• Wine tasting at Areni Winery
• Bottle of drinking water for every day

Rate doesn’t include:

• Extra meals and drinks
• Extra tours
• Souvenirs