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- Ararat Cognac Factory.
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 for the 1700th anniversary of the adoption of Christianity by Armenia. After that, we will drive along the Ring Boulevard, see the Cascade art center, see Mashtots Avenue named after the Creator of the Armenian alphabet, and see the Opera and ballet Theater building created by the city’s brilliant first architect 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 all 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 died during 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 4,500 square meters and consists of three main elements: the wall of memory, the sanctuary with Eternal fire and the stele “Rebirth of Armenia”.
Ararat cognac factory is the leading enterprise in Armenia for the production of alcoholic beverages. It traces its history back to the factory established in 1887 by the merchant of the first Guild Nerses Tairyants. Worldwide fame for the production of the plant came in 1900year: during the world exhibition in Paris, samples of “Finshampan selected”, a cognac produced in Armenia, were presented. During the” blind tasting ” cognac was recognized as the best and received a gold medal.
Night in Yerevan
 

3 Day: Garni-Geghard-Sevan-Sevanavank.
Breakfast
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 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 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.
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.
Sevanavank is a monastic complex located on a Peninsula on the northwestern shore of lake Sevan. According to an inscription in one of the churches, Sevanavank monastery was founded in 874 by Princess Mariam, daughter of Ashot
Night in Yerevan

4 Day: Areni Winery-Noravank-Tatev.
Breakfast
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-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. Thanks to the magnificent creations of medieval architects and its location against the backdrop of a beautiful landscape, it leaves an indelible impression.
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. 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-the longest cable car in the world., which is registered in the Guinness book of records. Its length is 5,752 m. It stretches over surprisingly beautiful places and ends at the legendary Tatev monastery of the 10th century.
Night in Stepanakert

5 Day: Stepanakert city-tour-Kazanchecoc church –Kanach church-Hunot canyon-Umbrelas waterfall.  
Breakfast
Stepanakert is the capital of Artsakh. Surrounded on all sides by mountains and forests, it is a great place to relax. Although the city is small, it has many picturesque places, green squares and cozy courtyards. The heart of Stepanakert is the VERATSNUND (Renaissance) square with the Presidential Palace, the Parliament and Government buildings, and the youth Palace. The square smoothly turns into the alley of lovers, with a staircase leading to the stadium and decorated with lanterns in the form of sculptures of grooms and brides . The square ends with a green square with a fountain and benches, which received a nice name from local residents “Piglet” for its round shape.
Cathedral of St. Amenaprkich Kazanchetsots (Cathedral of St. Christ the Saviour) is an Armenian Cathedral in the city of Shushi. It was built in the years 1868-1887. The Church was built by the residents of Shusha, the architect was Simon Ter-Hakobyan. For the first time the Cathedral was mentioned in the book Mesrop Takhiadyan “Journey to Armenia”(1820). Being in harmony with the environment, the Church is the pride of the city of Shushi.
Kanach Zham (“Green Chapel”) is located in the center of Shushi, in Artsakh . The high Church dome can be seen from almost anywhere in the city. The Church of “Kanach Zham” is also called the Church of St. John the Baptist. According to the inscriptions preserved on the walls, the Church was built in 1847. Previously on this place stood an old wooden Church from the 18th century Karabakhtsi . “Green chapel” has an unusual architecture, which makes it a unique monument in its own way.
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 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.
Night in Stepanakert

6 Day: Gandzasar-Tsovin Kar(Rocky lion)-Dadivank .
Breakfast
Gandzasar is a monastery 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 the restoration work in 2007.
Night in Yerevan

7 Day: Transfer to the airport
Transfer to the Yerevan airport

Rate includes:

• 4 nights’ accommodation with breakfast in Yerevan hotel 3*: Bomo Nairi 3* / or hotel 4*: Imperial Palace
  *Other hotels by the request
• 2 nights’ accommodation in Stepanakert hotel 3* or 4* with breakfast
• Transfer airport Yerevan-hotel Yerevan-airport Yerevan
• High-quality guide service
• Transport services during the tour
• Excursion: Yerevan city-tour-Ararat Cognac Factory
• Excursion: Garni-Geghard-Sevan-Sevanavank
• Excursion: Areni Winery-Noravank-Tatev
• Excursion: Stepanakert city-tour-Kazanchecoc church-Kanach church-Hunot canyon-Umbrelas waterfall.
• Excursion: Gandzasar-Tsovin Kar(Rocky lion)-Dadivank .
• Entrance ticket: Garni Temple, cable car *Wings of Tatev*
• Wine degustation at Areni Winery
• Bottle of drinking water for every day

Rate doesn’t include:

• Extra meals and drinks
• Extra tours
• Souvenirs