Classic Armenia

Overview

Classic Armenia discovers the treasures through this comprehensive itinerary. Begin your Classic Armenia journey from Yerevan, where you’ll explore the Matenadaran Museum and the Genocide Museum, offering insights into the nation’s rich heritage. Visit the UNESCO-listed Geghard Monastery and the ancient Garni Temple, followed by a tasting experience at the renowned Ararat Brandy Company. Travel to Goris, exploring Khor Virap, Areni Village, and Noravank. Uncover unique sites like Khendzoresk and the Tatev Monastery, accessed by the world’s longest ropeway. Traverse the scenic route through Goris-Selim Pass to Lake Sevan and Dilijan, discovering Silk Road remnants along the way. Immerse yourself in Dilijan’s old town, visit the Haghartsin Monastery, and enjoy free exploration upon your return to Yerevan. Your Classic Armenia odyssey concludes with a departure from Yerevan, leaving you with enduring memories of a cultural and natural adventure.

Classic Armenia Map

Highlights of the Tour

• Discover Yerevan, a historic capital with a legacy stretching back over 2800 years.
• Jeep driving to visit Geghard Monastery (a UNESCO Site) and Garni gorge (Symphony of Stones).
• Check out the Areni Village for its rich winemaking traditions dating back thousands of years.
• Venturing the Khendzoresk Village. ( An ancient cave dwellings carved into the rugged cliffside)
• Experience The Tatev cable car. (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)
Arrival to Yerevan Airport and transfer to hotel. Overnight in Yerevan

Day 2: Yerevan
Today will visit some places of interest in capital Yerevan such as Matenadaran Museum (presents old Armenian translations and works of all spheres of medieval science and art, old printed books and a database of roughly 23,000 manuscripts), Genocide Museum (Armenia’s official memorial dedicated to the victims of the Armenian Genocide 1915), Republic Sq.(Central square of the Yerevan city) North Ave., Opera House, Cascade stairway and Vernisaj (the open air exhibition and sales of master pieces of art works). Overnight 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: Yerevan-Geghard-Garni-Yerevan
Today we will go adventurous with Jeeps! Driving to Garni pagan temple which is the oldest standing building (Greco-Roman architecture) in Armenia built in 1st century.
On the way will stop at famous Charents’s Arch and will enjoy the fascinating view of biblical Ararat mountain and valley.
Continue to Azat reservoir where we will have a coffee stop, light off-road driving to Garni gorge and visiting one of the most amazing natural monuments of Armenia (Symphony of Stones).
After sightseeing we will have lunch. Continue our journey to 13th century Geghard monastery which is partly carved in a rock (listed ad a UNESCO World Heritage site), in the end we will go for another light off-road driving up to Geghama mountains slops to view point of monastery. Overnight in Yerevan

Garni Temple Armenia

Day 4: Yerevan-Khor Virap-Noravank-Areni-Goris
After breakfast drive to Goris. Een route visiting Khor Virap(located against the majestic backdrop of Mount Ararat, this significant religious site holds great cultural and spiritual importance), Areni Village(famous for its historical significance and connection to winemaking traditions that date back millennia), and Noravank(famous for its stunning 13th century architecture which is surrounded by towering red cliffs and rugged terrain . Overnight in Goris

Khor Virap Armenia

Day 5: Goris
Today first you will visit Khendzoresk ancient town (a unique destination known for its remarkable cave dwellings) and then drive to Tatev Monastery (using the longest ropeway in the world, registered in Guinness Book of Records), lunch in the hotel. visiting Karahunj Stonehenge’ the 7500 years old observatory (1500 years older than Stonehenge in England). Overnight in Goris

Khendzoresk Village

Day 6: Goris-Selim Pass-Lake Sevan-Dilijan
After breakfast drive through Dilijan via Selim Pass and it’s Caravansary which was part of the Silk Road. On the way to Dilijan, we will also stop and visit Lake Sevan (the largest body of water in Armenia and the Caucasus region and one of the largest freshwater high-altitude lakes in Eurasia) and it’s monasteries. Overnight in Dilijan

Sevan Lake Armenia

Day 7: Dilijan-Yerevan
The day begins with a visit to Parz Lake in Dilijan National Park, created by natural climatic changes. “Parz” means clear in Armenian. At the lake, you’ll find paddle boats, rope courses, and zip lines.Continue our tour we will visit the Old Part of Dilijan city and Haghartsin (a 13th-century monastery located near the town of Dilijan). Afternoon drive back to Yerevan and you will have free time to explore the town on your own. Overnight in Yerevan

Parz Lich Dilijan

Day 8: Yerevan (Departure)
Departure according to your flight time.
 

Tour Price

• Single Supplement: 220 Euro

• Optional Hospitality Experience: 20 Euro Per Person