Multifacered Armenia

Upon arrival in Yerevan, meet greet and transfer to the selected hotel

Enjoy a city tour of Yerevan visiting the city center: Opera House and Ballet, Swan Lake, the Parliament, Lovers Park, Cascade, Yerevan Municipality, Church of St. Gregory the Illuminator, Gos. University Boulevard Ring, Republic Square with singing fountains

Morning visit to Khor Virap Church – the place of imprisonment of St. Gregory the Illuminator

Here is also the closest and most spectacular view of the gorgeous biblical mountain Ararat shining with its two white peaks

After visiting Khor Virap drive through the spectacular canyon between the red rocks toward Noravank Monastery Tour to “Areni” Winery and some wine tasting

Today you drive to the only remaining pagan temple in Armenia devoted to the God of Sun – Myrth, in Garni

Photo stop at Charentc Arc. The temple is Greco-Roman style with characteristic pillars. It stands proudly on a rocky ridge with a deep canyon presenting a beautiful view

Visit to the ruins of Royal Palace and Royal bath-house nearby

Drive to the unique caved temple St. Geghard (12th -13th cc)

In the morning, drive to Tsakhkadzor town the magical place of forested mountains

Short walking tour around the small town. Opportunity to go up to the mountain peaks by rope way, where you will catch an unforgettable gorgeous panoramic view of this part of the world

Visit Kecharis monastery. Drive to Sevan, one of the greatest high mountainous freshwater lakes of Eurasia, visit to Sevan Monastery (9th c.). Drive to mountainous resort Dilijan, walk on craftsmen street, visit to Haghartsin Monastery complex (13th c.), including Church St. Stepanos, St. Mary and St. Gregory’s Church, as well as famous refectory

Start your day with a visit to Etchmiadzin, the spiritual and administrative center of Armenian Apostolic Church

Visit to Etchmiadzin Cathedral (4th c.), the museum, St. Hripsime’s Church (7th c.) and ruins of Zvartnots temple

Transfer to the airport for your departure flight home