City & Culture
Meeting with locals - 8 Days 7 Nights - Armenia
Discover Armenia in 8 days with visits to Yerevan, Gyumri, Lake Sevan, Garni, Geghard, Noravank, Amberd Fortress, and Lake Parz, featuring rich history, local cuisine, nature, cultural traditions.

Über diese Tour
This 8-day journey showcases the best of Armenia through its ancient monasteries, breathtaking mountain landscapes, vibrant cities, and authentic cultural experiences. Explore Yerevan, Gyumri, Lake Sevan, Garni, Geghard, Noravank, Amberd Fortress, and Lake Parz. Enjoy traditional cuisine, local wine and cheese tastings, scenic drives, and warm Armenian hospitality while discovering the country's rich history and heritage.
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Arrival
You'll land at Zvartnots International Airport and get driven to your hotel in Yerevan. Once you check in, the rest of the day is open for you to either wander around the city or take it easy before things get going tomorrow.

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Yerevan City Tour
After breakfast, you'll head out to see Republic Square, the Cascade Complex, and the Mother Armenia statue. The Lusik Aguletsi house-museum comes next, followed by a master class where you'll make traditional Armenian Gata. Then it's off to the busy Gum fruit market to browse around before dinner at a local restaurant.

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Yerevan - Yezidi Temple - Amberd Fortress - Gyumri
After breakfast, travel to the Yezidi Ziarat Temple in Aknalich, the largest Yezidi temple in the world, and learn about the traditions of Armenia's Yezidi community. Continue to the medieval Amberd Fortress on the slopes of Mount Aragats, offering panoramic mountain views. Along the way, enjoy a chance to meet local Kurdish residents and experience their hospitality. Continue to Gyumri, where you'll enjoy dinner at a local fish restaurant before your overnight stay.

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Gyumri - Fioletovo - Lake Parz - Dilijan
After breakfast, travel to the beautiful shores of Lake Sevan, one of the world's highest freshwater lakes. Visit the historic Sevanavank Monastery and enjoy a relaxing boat cruise with scenic mountain views. Continue to Noratus to explore Armenia's largest medieval khachkar cemetery. Visit a local cheese farm for a tasting of traditional Armenian cheeses, then stop at the 14th-century Selim Caravanserai, an important Silk Road landmark. Continue to Yeghegis for dinner and an overnight stay.

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Sevan - Noratus - Selim Caravanserai - Yeghegis
After breakfast, depart for the breathtaking shores of Lake Sevan, one of the world's highest freshwater lakes. Visit the historic Sevanavank Monastery, beautifully perched on the peninsula, and enjoy a relaxing boat cruise with panoramic views. Continue to Noratus to explore Armenia's largest medieval khachkar cemetery. Experience a tasting of traditional Armenian cheeses at a local farm before visiting the 14th-century Selim Caravanserai, a remarkable stop along the ancient Silk Road. Continue to Yeghegis for dinner and an overnight stay.

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Yeghegis - Noravank - Areni - Yerevan
After breakfast, depart for the spectacular 13th-century Noravank Monastery, nestled among dramatic red rock cliffs in a picturesque canyon. Continue to Areni Cave, one of the world's most important archaeological sites, where the oldest known leather shoe and ancient winery were discovered. Visit a local winery to enjoy a traditional Armenian lunch paired with a tasting of the region's renowned wines. In the afternoon, return to Yerevan, taking in the beautiful landscapes along the way, and enjoy an overnight stay in the capital.

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Garni - Symphony of Stones - Geghard - Yerevan
After breakfast, depart for Garni Temple, Armenia's only surviving pagan temple, offering spectacular views over the Azat Gorge. Continue to the nearby Symphony of Stones, a remarkable natural formation of towering basalt columns shaped like giant organ pipes. Visit the UNESCO-listed Geghard Monastery, partially carved into the surrounding cliffs and renowned for its medieval architecture and spiritual atmosphere. Enjoy a traditional lavash-making experience with a homemade Armenian lunch before returning to Yerevan for an overnight stay.

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Departure
Have breakfast, then it's time to head to Zvartnots International Airport for your flight. You'll say goodbye to Armenia and head home.

Include Activities
Transportation
Air-conditioned vehicles
Accommodation
4 nights in a 4* hotel – Yerevan 1 night in a 4* hotel – Dilijan 1 night in a 4* hotel – Yeghegis 1 night in a 4* hotel – Gyumri
Professional guide
English-speaking guide
Bottled water
1 Bottle of water per pax
Cultural experiences
Lavash-making masterclass Cheese tasting
Wine tasting
Degustation
Meals
7 × Breakfasts 2 × Lunches 4 × Dinners
Entrance fees
According to the program
Map
1 Map per guest
Optional Activities
Lunches and dinners
Extra personal fees
Alcoholic beverages
Flight tickets
Travel insurance



