Ararat Panorama

Overview

Ararat Panorama is a journey through Southern Armenia‘s history and landscapes. The trip takes you through Yerevan, one of the world’s oldest cities, known for its unique pink stone buildings and heritage. This tour provides a panoramic view of Mount Ararat and its snow-capped peaks. Guests will also see historical sites like Karahunj and Tatev Monastery before returning to Yerevan via Noravank Monastery and Areni-1 cave. Your adventure concludes as you depart from Yerevan.

Ararat Panorama Map

Highlights of the Tour

• See Yerevan, one of the world’s oldest cities.
• Visit the religious center of Armenia at Khor Virap.
• Explore the southern region of Armenia.
• Go to Syunik Province to see the observatory of Karahunj and the medieval Tatev Monastery.

Travel Itinerary

Day 1: Yerevan (Arrival)

• Upon your arrival at the airport, you will be transferred to your hotel in Yerevan.
• After checking in, guests can spend the rest of the day at their leisure.
• Overnight stay in Yerevan.

Day 2: Yerevan

• Begin your day with a visit to the Matenadaran Museum.
• Following this, you will visit the Genocide Memorial.
• Back to city center, take a walk to see Republic Square, North Avenue, the Opera House, and the Cascade stairway.
• Finishing the day with a visit to Vernisaj, the open-air market.
• Overnight stay in Yerevan.

Yerevan city night life in Armenia

Day 3: Khor Virap-Areni-Jermuk

• Your day starts in southern Armenia’s Ararat Province with a visit to Khor Virap Monastery.
• From here, you will proceed to Areni village in Vayots Dzor.
• At the local winery, you will taste wines.
• The tour then concludes in Jermuk, a mountain resort town famous for its hot mineral springs and scenery.
• Overnight stay in Jermuk.

Areni Village, the wine center of Armenia

Day 4: Karahunj – Tatev – Khndzoresk – Goris

• A visit to Karahunj, a 7,500-year-old observatory, begins the day.
• Afterward, the tour will continue to Tatev Monastery, a medieval center of learning.
• You will also have the opportunity to ride the world’s longest cable car over the 320-meter-deep Vorotan River Canyon.
• The journey continues to the natural bridge known as “Devil’s Bridge,” before a final visit to Khndzoresk, known for its ancient cave dwellings.
• Overnight stay in Goris.

Khndzoresk village located close to Goris city in Armenia

Day 5: Goris-Noravank-Yerevan

• After having breakfast, you will drive back to the capital city of Yerevan.
• The journey will take you through a narrow canyon to the red rock valley, where Noravank Monastery awaits.
• Following our drive, you will stop at Areni-1 cave, which has yielded a wealth of archaeological discoveries.
• Overnight stay in Yerevan.

The magnificent road to the Noravank Monastery in southern Armenia

Day 6: Yerevan (Departure)

• Transfer to the airport according to your flight time.

• Contact for the price