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Discovery of Caucasus Holiday Planner Tours to Armenia Best of Armenia - 8 days (AM-02)

Best of Armenia - 8 days (AM-02)

Group size
2-10 people
Season
All year
Duration
8 days
Departs
Tuesday
Starts
Yerevan
Ends
Yerevan
Countries
Armenia
Cities
Areni, Dilijan, Echmiatsin, Garni, Geghard, Goshavank, Haghpat, Khor Virap, Noravank, Sanahin, Sevan, Yerevan, Zvartnots
Dilijan - 2 nights
Yerevan - 5 nights
Price
from £1,295
Reservation
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This eight day tour offers the chance to travel to many of Armenia’s most important cultural sites. You’ll tour many of the country's captivating monasteries - each has a spectacular setting and you won’t tire of such a varied programme. As well as the monasteries of Geghard, Sevanavank, Noravank, Khor Virap, Sanahin and Haghpat, you’ll get the chance to explore Armenia’s delightful capital Yerevan, taste local wine in Areni and also to visit the spa town of Dilijan.

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Yerevan
Day 1
Transfer from the airport to the hotel
We’ll meet you at the airport and transfer you to your centrally located hotel in the Armenian capital Yerevan. Overnight in Yerevan. (Dinner)
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Ejmiatsin - Zvarnots - Yerevan
Day 2
Yerevan City Tour
Visit to Matenadaran Library
The Armenian Genocide Memorial Complex
Transfer by car / minibus: Yerevan - Echmiatsin
Cathedral of Ejmiatsin Guided Tour
Transfer by car / minibus: Echmiatsin - Zvartnots
Zvartnots Cathedral Guided Tour
Transfer by car / minibus: Zvartnots - Yerevan
Yerevan, Armenia’s charming capital, seamlessly blends Soviet-era architecture with deep historical roots and a lively café culture. Your morning city tour will introduce you to the highlights, including the vibrant Singing Fountains of Republic Square, the bustling Vernissage market filled with antiques and crafts, and the revered Matenadaran, home to ancient manuscripts that chronicle Armenia's rich history. You'll also ascend the iconic Yerevan Cascade, where stunning panoramic views await. On a clear day, you can even catch a glimpse of the majestic Mount Ararat in the distance. In the afternoon, visit the solemn Armenian Genocide Memorial, a moving tribute to the victims of the 1915 genocide and an essential piece of Armenia’s heritage. The journey continues with a trip to Echmiadzin, home to the country’s oldest cathedral and the spiritual center of Armenia. Afterward, marvel at the ruins of the 7th-century Zvartnots Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its breathtaking architecture. Return to Yerevan in the evening, where a delightful dinner in the heart of the city awaits. Overnight in Yerevan. (Breakfast, Dinner)

Driving distance: 55 km / 34 ml.
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Garni - Geghard - Yerevan
Day 3
Transfer by car / minibus: Yerevan - Garni
Pagan Temple of Garni and Garni Gorge Guided Tour
Transfer by car / minibus: Garni - Geghard
Geghard Monastery Guided Tour
Lavash Bread Cooking Master Class
Transfer by car / minibus: Geghard - Yerevan
Close to Yerevan, you’ll find two distinct yet equally captivating sights: the Temple of Garni and Geghard Monastery. The 1st-century Garni Temple, an Ionic pagan temple, was built in the Greco-Roman style. Though it was destroyed by an earthquake in the 17th century, it was reconstructed three centuries later. Before visiting the monastery, we’ll explore the stunning Garni Gorge, famed for its impressive basalt columns, often called the “Symphony of Stones.” Nearby is Geghard Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site founded by Gregory the Illuminator. Inside, you’ll see a unique architectural feature - a hole in the floor that opens to the church below - and there’s a sacred spring that holds special significance for Armenians. Before returning to Yerevan, we’ll enjoy a traditional lavash-baking experience. Try your freshly baked lavash with local cheese and herbs for a truly authentic taste of Armenia. Overnight in Yerevan. (Breakfast, Dinner)

Driving distance: 75 km / 47 ml.
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Khor Virap - Noravank - Areni - Yerevan
Day 4
Transfer by car / minibus: Yerevan - Khor Virap
Khor Virap Monastery Guided Tour
Transfer by car / minibus: Khor Virap - Noravank
Noravank Monastery Guided Tour
Transfer by car / minibus: Noravank - Areni
Wine Tasting
Visit Birds` Cave
Transfer by car / minibus: Areni - Yerevan
In the morning, the snow-capped peak of Mount Ararat across the border in Turkey looms large on the horizon, making a visit to Khor Virap Monastery particularly rewarding. Noravank Monastery is situated in an even more breathtaking location; as you approach along a narrow canyon, this stunning religious complex comes into view, renowned for its intricate carvings of Jesus with Peter and Paul. Steep steps lead up the outside of the church above its entrance, offering incredible views from the first floor for those willing to make the ascent. Our final stop today will be at Areni, where we’ll explore the famous Birds' Cave, known for its archaeological significance, before enjoying a local wine tasting at a popular winery. Overnight in Yerevan. (Breakfast, Dinner)

Driving distance: 245 km / 153 ml.
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Sevan - Dilijan
Day 5
Transfer by car / minibus: Yerevan - Sevan
Sevanavank Monastery Guided Tour
Transfer by car / minibus: Sevan - Dilijan
Dilijan City Tour
We’ll take an excursion out of Yerevan to visit Armenia’s most beautiful lake. Sevanavank Monastery is located on a hilltop and from it there are breathtaking panoramic views of the lake. In the churchyard, take a look at the intricately carved stones, known as khatchkhars. From Sevan, we’ll drive to the nearby spa town of Dilijan, where we can visit the Geological Museum and Art Gallery which displays archaeological pieces and works of art. There are also plenty of craft workshops in town where you can pick up a souvenir or two. Overnight in Dilijan. (Breakfast, Dinner)

Driving distance: 98 km / 61 ml.
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Haghpat - Sanahin - Lermontovo - Goshavank - Dilijan
Day 6
Transfer by car / minibus: Dilijan - Haghpat
Haghpat Monastery Guided Tour
Transfer by car / minibus: Haghpat - Sanahin
Sanahin Monastery Guided Tour
Transfer by car / minibus: Sanahin - Goshavank
Goshavank Monastery Guided Tour
Transfer by car / minibus: Goshavank - Dilijan
The twin monasteries of Haghpat and Sanahin face off across the Debed Canyon. Haghpat is a mediaeval complex largely completed in the 9th century. Grey stone is topped with terracotta roof tiles, but it’s the floor that’s most interesting - the holes in it were originally designed to keep wine cool. Sanahin is Haghpat’s twin; its name means “older than that one”. The floor of the cavernous interior is covered with tombstones, though it’s considered good luck to step on them as it’s thought doing so will free the dead of their sins. From there, we’ll head to the village of Lermontovo, named after the Russian poet Mikhail Lermontov, who’s often called "the poet of the Caucasus". Our final stop is at the 12th century monastery of Goshavank before we return to Dilijan for dinner. Overnight in Dilijan.(Breakfast, Dinner)

Driving distance: 238 km / 149 ml.
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Yerevan
Day 7
Transfer by car / minibus: Dilijan - Yerevan
Today, we’ll retrace our steps and return to Yerevan. The drive takes about two hours from Dilijan so there’ll be plenty of time today to fit in some independent sightseeing. Overnight in Yerevan. (Breakfast, Dinner)

Driving distance: 96 km / 60 ml.
Day 8
Transfer from the hotel to the airport
After what’s been a fascinating and enjoyable week, it’s time to return to the airport in good time to catch your flight home. (Breakfast)
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Dates and prices
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Travel package
Year of travel
Travel dates Flights Excluding / Including Single / Solo supplement Book
10/12/2024 - 17/12/2024 £1,295 / £1,695 £175 / £415 book now
31/12/2024 - 07/01/2025 £1,295 / £1,695 £175 / £415 book now
07/01/2025 - 14/01/2025 £1,445 / £1,845 £195 / £545 book now
14/01/2025 - 21/01/2025 £1,445 / £1,845 £195 / £545 book now
21/01/2025 - 28/01/2025 £1,445 / £1,845 £195 / £545 book now
28/01/2025 - 04/02/2025 £1,445 / £1,845 £195 / £545 book now
04/02/2025 - 11/02/2025 £1,445 / £1,845 £195 / £545 book now
11/02/2025 - 18/02/2025 £1,445 / £1,845 £195 / £545 book now
18/02/2025 - 25/02/2025 £1,445 / £1,845 £195 / £545 book now
25/02/2025 - 04/03/2025 £1,445 / £1,845 £195 / £545 book now
04/03/2025 - 11/03/2025 £1,445 / £1,845 £195 / £545 book now
11/03/2025 - 18/03/2025 £1,445 / £1,845 £195 / £545 book now
18/03/2025 - 25/03/2025 £1,445 / £1,845 £195 / £545 book now
25/03/2025 - 01/04/2025 £1,445 / £1,845 £195 / £545 book now
01/04/2025 - 08/04/2025 £1,445 / £1,845 £195 / £545 book now
08/04/2025 - 15/04/2025 £1,445 / £1,845 £195 / £545 book now
15/04/2025 - 22/04/2025 £1,445 / £1,845 £195 / £545 book now
22/04/2025 - 29/04/2025 £1,445 / £1,845 £195 / £545 book now
29/04/2025 - 06/05/2025 £1,445 / £1,845 £195 / £545 book now
06/05/2025 - 13/05/2025 £1,445 / £1,845 £195 / £545 book now
13/05/2025 - 20/05/2025 £1,445 / £1,845 £195 / £545 book now
20/05/2025 - 27/05/2025 £1,445 / £1,845 £195 / £545 book now
27/05/2025 - 03/06/2025 £1,445 / £1,845 £195 / £545 book now
03/06/2025 - 10/06/2025 £1,445 / £1,845 £195 / £545 book now
10/06/2025 - 17/06/2025 £1,445 / £1,845 £195 / £545 book now
17/06/2025 - 24/06/2025 £1,445 / £1,845 £195 / £545 book now
24/06/2025 - 01/07/2025 £1,445 / £1,845 £195 / £545 book now
01/07/2025 - 08/07/2025 £1,445 / £1,845 £195 / £545 book now
08/07/2025 - 15/07/2025 £1,445 / £1,845 £195 / £545 book now
15/07/2025 - 22/07/2025 £1,445 / £1,845 £195 / £545 book now
22/07/2025 - 29/07/2025 £1,445 / £1,845 £195 / £545 book now
29/07/2025 - 05/08/2025 £1,445 / £1,845 £195 / £545 book now
05/08/2025 - 12/08/2025 £1,445 / £1,845 £195 / £545 book now
12/08/2025 - 19/08/2025 £1,445 / £1,845 £195 / £545 book now
19/08/2025 - 26/08/2025 £1,445 / £1,845 £195 / £545 book now
26/08/2025 - 02/09/2025 £1,445 / £1,845 £195 / £545 book now
02/09/2025 - 09/09/2025 £1,445 / £1,845 £195 / £545 book now
09/09/2025 - 16/09/2025 £1,445 / £1,845 £195 / £545 book now
16/09/2025 - 23/09/2025 £1,445 / £1,845 £195 / £545 book now
23/09/2025 - 30/09/2025 £1,445 / £1,845 £195 / £545 book now
30/09/2025 - 07/10/2025 £1,445 / £1,845 £195 / £545 book now
07/10/2025 - 14/10/2025 £1,445 / £1,845 £195 / £545 book now
14/10/2025 - 21/10/2025 £1,445 / £1,845 £195 / £545 book now
21/10/2025 - 28/10/2025 £1,445 / £1,845 £195 / £545 book now
28/10/2025 - 04/11/2025 £1,445 / £1,845 £195 / £545 book now
04/11/2025 - 11/11/2025 £1,445 / £1,845 £195 / £545 book now
11/11/2025 - 18/11/2025 £1,445 / £1,845 £195 / £545 book now
18/11/2025 - 25/11/2025 £1,445 / £1,845 £195 / £545 book now
25/11/2025 - 02/12/2025 £1,445 / £1,845 £195 / £545 book now
02/12/2025 - 09/12/2025 £1,445 / £1,845 £195 / £545 book now
09/12/2025 - 16/12/2025 £1,445 / £1,845 £195 / £545 book now
16/12/2025 - 23/12/2025 £1,445 / £1,845 £195 / £545 book now
Travel dates Flights Excluding / Including Single / Solo supplement Book
10/12/2024 - 17/12/2024 £1,495 / £1,895 £195 / £415 book now
31/12/2024 - 07/01/2025 £1,495 / £1,895 £195 / £415 book now
07/01/2025 - 14/01/2025 £1,545 / £1,945 £225 / £545 book now
14/01/2025 - 21/01/2025 £1,545 / £1,945 £225 / £545 book now
21/01/2025 - 28/01/2025 £1,545 / £1,945 £225 / £545 book now
28/01/2025 - 04/02/2025 £1,545 / £1,945 £225 / £545 book now
04/02/2025 - 11/02/2025 £1,545 / £1,945 £225 / £545 book now
11/02/2025 - 18/02/2025 £1,545 / £1,945 £225 / £545 book now
18/02/2025 - 25/02/2025 £1,545 / £1,945 £225 / £545 book now
25/02/2025 - 04/03/2025 £1,545 / £1,945 £225 / £545 book now
04/03/2025 - 11/03/2025 £1,545 / £1,945 £225 / £545 book now
11/03/2025 - 18/03/2025 £1,545 / £1,945 £225 / £545 book now
18/03/2025 - 25/03/2025 £1,545 / £1,945 £225 / £545 book now
25/03/2025 - 01/04/2025 £1,545 / £1,945 £225 / £545 book now
01/04/2025 - 08/04/2025 £1,545 / £1,945 £225 / £545 book now
08/04/2025 - 15/04/2025 £1,545 / £1,945 £225 / £545 book now
15/04/2025 - 22/04/2025 £1,545 / £1,945 £225 / £545 book now
22/04/2025 - 29/04/2025 £1,545 / £1,945 £225 / £545 book now
29/04/2025 - 06/05/2025 £1,545 / £1,945 £225 / £545 book now
06/05/2025 - 13/05/2025 £1,545 / £1,945 £225 / £545 book now
13/05/2025 - 20/05/2025 £1,545 / £1,945 £225 / £545 book now
20/05/2025 - 27/05/2025 £1,545 / £1,945 £225 / £545 book now
27/05/2025 - 03/06/2025 £1,545 / £1,945 £225 / £545 book now
03/06/2025 - 10/06/2025 £1,545 / £1,945 £225 / £545 book now
10/06/2025 - 17/06/2025 £1,545 / £1,945 £225 / £545 book now
17/06/2025 - 24/06/2025 £1,545 / £1,945 £225 / £545 book now
24/06/2025 - 01/07/2025 £1,545 / £1,945 £225 / £545 book now
01/07/2025 - 08/07/2025 £1,545 / £1,945 £225 / £545 book now
08/07/2025 - 15/07/2025 £1,545 / £1,945 £225 / £545 book now
15/07/2025 - 22/07/2025 £1,545 / £1,945 £225 / £545 book now
22/07/2025 - 29/07/2025 £1,545 / £1,945 £225 / £545 book now
29/07/2025 - 05/08/2025 £1,545 / £1,945 £225 / £545 book now
05/08/2025 - 12/08/2025 £1,545 / £1,945 £225 / £545 book now
12/08/2025 - 19/08/2025 £1,545 / £1,945 £225 / £545 book now
19/08/2025 - 26/08/2025 £1,545 / £1,945 £225 / £545 book now
26/08/2025 - 02/09/2025 £1,545 / £1,945 £225 / £545 book now
02/09/2025 - 09/09/2025 £1,545 / £1,945 £225 / £545 book now
09/09/2025 - 16/09/2025 £1,545 / £1,945 £225 / £545 book now
16/09/2025 - 23/09/2025 £1,545 / £1,945 £225 / £545 book now
23/09/2025 - 30/09/2025 £1,545 / £1,945 £225 / £545 book now
30/09/2025 - 07/10/2025 £1,545 / £1,945 £225 / £545 book now
07/10/2025 - 14/10/2025 £1,545 / £1,945 £225 / £545 book now
14/10/2025 - 21/10/2025 £1,545 / £1,945 £225 / £545 book now
21/10/2025 - 28/10/2025 £1,545 / £1,945 £225 / £545 book now
28/10/2025 - 04/11/2025 £1,545 / £1,945 £225 / £545 book now
04/11/2025 - 11/11/2025 £1,545 / £1,945 £225 / £545 book now
11/11/2025 - 18/11/2025 £1,545 / £1,945 £225 / £545 book now
18/11/2025 - 25/11/2025 £1,545 / £1,945 £225 / £545 book now
25/11/2025 - 02/12/2025 £1,545 / £1,945 £225 / £545 book now
02/12/2025 - 09/12/2025 £1,545 / £1,945 £225 / £545 book now
09/12/2025 - 16/12/2025 £1,545 / £1,945 £225 / £545 book now
16/12/2025 - 23/12/2025 £1,545 / £1,945 £225 / £545 book now

Note on pricing:

  1. All prices are per person, in British Pounds. All included services are listed in the tour dossier and the section "Included" in the tour description.
  2. Price "Including flight" is subject to airfare availability and will be reconfirmed upon your booking. We advise not to delay with booking your tour as airfares may go up.
  3. Price "Excluding flight" does not cover airfare, you are free to book your own flights.
  4. Single supplement goes towards single room accommodation.
  5. Solo supplement is payable in the unlikely event when you are the only person on the tour. It will be refunded if other people join the same tour.
  6. Difference between packages.
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