Classic Armenia: An 8-Day Classic Tour

Overview

The Classic Armenia Tour is a journey through the country’s most iconic cultural, historical, and natural landmarks. The trip begins in Yerevan with visits to the Matenadaran Museum and the Genocide Memorial. Afterward, you will see the UNESCO-listed Geghard Monastery and the ancient Garni Temple. The tour then goes south to Goris, with stops at Khor Virap, Areni Wine Village, and Noravank Monastery.

The journey continues to Tatev Monastery via the record-breaking Wings of Tatev ropeway. You will also see the cave dwellings of Khndzoresk. From there, you will travel through the scenic Selim Pass, visit a historic Silk Road caravansary, and see the beauty of Lake Sevan. In Dilijan, you will walk through the Old Town and visit Haghartsin Monastery and Parz Lake. At the end, you will have some free time in Yerevan before concluding your Classic Armenia Tour adventure.

Classic Armenia Map

Classic Armenia Tour Highlights

• Visit Yerevan, a historic capital that is over 2800 years old.
• Go on a Jeep Trip to Geghard Monastery (a UNESCO Site) and Garni Gorge (Symphony of Stones).
• See the Areni Village, famous for its winemaking traditions that date back thousands of years.
• Explore the Khndzoresk Village and its ancient cave dwellings carved into the cliffside.
• Ride The Tatev cable car, the world’s longest non-stop reversible aerial tramway.
• Travel through Selim Pass, a historic mountain crossing along the Silk Road.

Travel Itinerary

Day 1: Yerevan (Arrival)

• Arrive at Yerevan Airport.
• You will then transfer to your hotel for check-in.
• Overnight stay in Yerevan.

Day 2: Yerevan

• Starting our tour with a visit to the Matenadaran Museum, which presents over 23,000 ancient Armenian manuscripts.
• From here, you will visit the Genocide Memorial, Armenia’s official memorial dedicated to the victims of the Armenian Genocide of 1915.
• Following this, you will take a walk through the city to see Republic Square, North Avenue, the Opera House, and the Cascade stairway.
• The day concludes with a visit to Vernisaj, the open-air market for art and handicrafts.
• Overnight stay in Yerevan.

• Optional Hospitality Experience:

This afternoon, you will have the opportunity to join a delightful and memorable location where you can join master classes on preparing famous Armenian dishes. You’ll have the chance to taste the meals you’ve prepared, allowing you to explore Armenian cuisine and culture more deeply, and enjoy some quality time with the locals.

Genocide Museum Yerevan

Day 3: Garni & Geghard Adventure

• Your day begins with an off-road trip in Jeeps to Garni Pagan Temple, a first-century Greco-Roman monument and the oldest standing building in Armenia.
• After this, you will stop at the famous Charents’s Arch to see a view of biblical Mount Ararat and the valley.
• Following a visit to the Azat Reservoir for a coffee break, you will take a drive to the Garni Gorge to see the Symphony of Stones.
• The tour then continues to the 13th-century Geghard Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage site partly carved into a rock before returning to Yerevan. 
• Overnight stay in Yerevan.

Garni Temple Armenia

Day 4: Yerevan-Khor Virap-Noravank-Areni-Goris

• Today we will drive through Southern Armenia and to city of Goris.
• Along the way, you will visit Khor Virap, a significant religious site located against the backdrop of Mount Ararat.
• Our next stop will be at Areni Village, which is well-known for its ancient winemaking traditions that date back thousands of years.
• Finally, you will see Noravank, a 13th-century monastery surrounded by towering red cliffs and rugged terrain.
• Overnight stay in Goris.

Khor Virap Armenia

Day 5: Goris

• Starting of your trip, you will begin with a visit to the Tatev Monastery, accessible via the world’s longest reversible cable car.
• Afterward, you will continue to the ancient cave town of Khndzoresk, which is known for its cave dwellings and suspension bridge.
• Overnight stay in Goris.

Khendzoresk Village

Day 6: Goris-Selim Pass-Lake Sevan-Dilijan

• The day begins with a visit to Karahunj, a 7,500-year-old observatory often called the “Armenian Stonehenge.”
• Afterward, drive through the historic Selim Pass and stop at its Caravansary, a historic Silk Road landmark.
• Next, you will visit Lake Sevan, the largest body of water in Armenia, to see its monasteries.
• Overnight stay in Dilijan.

Sevan Lake Armenia

Day 7: Dilijan-Yerevan

• The morning begins with a visit to Haghartsin Monastery, a 13th-century complex located in the forested mountains near Dilijan.
• Continue our tour, you will visit Lake Parz, a calm spot in Dilijan National Park. The lake offers paddle boats, rope courses, and zip lines.
• Then, you will discover the Old Town of Dilijan, which is known for its traditional architecture and artisan workshops.
• At the end of the day you will drive back to Yerevan for some free time.
• Overnight stay in Yerevan.

Parz Lich Dilijan

Day 8: Yerevan (Departure)

• You will transfer to the airport according to your flight time.

• Group Size: 2-8 PAX

• Optional Hospitality Experience: 30 Euro Per Person

• Besides the mentioned dates, you can also request your preferred travel dates