Best of Armenia: A 5-Day Guided Tour

Overview

Discover the Highlights of Armenia on a captivating 5-day guided tour. This inspiring trip takes you through Armenia’s most iconic cultural and natural landmarks, starting and ending in the lively capital, Yerevan. For example, from the Matenadaran Museum to the impressive Geghard Monastery and the ancient Garni Temple, this itinerary offers the perfect introduction to Armenia’s history and hospitality. In addition, you will travel through striking landscapes to the town of Dilijan, see the waters of Lake Sevan, and enjoy free time to absorb the local atmosphere.

Highlights of Armenia Map

Tour Highlights

• See the ancient capital of Yerevan, over 2800 years old.
• Go on a unique Jeep Trip to Geghard Monastery and Garni Gorge.
• Enjoy the beauty of Lake Sevan, the largest alpine lake in the region.
• Visit UNESCO World Heritage Sites and ancient temples.

Highlights of Armenia: A 5-Day Guided Tour & Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Yerevan

• Upon arrival, you will be met at Yerevan Airport.
• After greetings, you will transfer to your hotel for check-in.
• Overnight stay in Yerevan.

Day 2: The Best of Yerevan

• Your day starts with a visit to the Matenadaran Museum, a global repository of ancient Armenian manuscripts.
• Next place to visit, you will arrive to the Armenian Genocide Memorial.
• Back to city center, take a walk through the city to explore Republic Square, North Avenue, the Opera House, and the famous Cascade stairway.
• 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.

Cascade Yerevan

Day 3: Garni & Geghard Adventure

• Your trip begins with a scenic drive to Charents’s Arch for a beautiful view of biblical Mount Ararat.
• Afterward, you will travel off-road in Jeeps to visit the Garni Pagan Temple, a first-century Greco-Roman monument.
• From here, you will explore the natural monument, the Symphony of Stones, in the Garni Gorge.
• Finally, after having some rest, the trip continues to the Geghard Monastery, a UNESCO site partly carved out of a rock.
• Overnight stay in Yerevan.

Geghard Monastery

Day 4: Dilijan & Lake Sevan

• The trip continues with a drive to the town of Dilijan.
• Visit the Haghartsin Monastery and the old part of the city.
• You will travel to Lake Sevan, the “blue pearl” of Armenia, and visit its monasteries on the peninsula.
• The day ends with a return to Yerevan. Enjoy free time to discover the town on your own.
• Overnight stay in Yerevan.

Dilijan Armenia

Day 5: Departure from Yerevan

• Departure from your hotel based on 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