Classic Tour in Armenia

Discover the highlights of Armenia on this classic tour. Explore Yerevan, the capital and one of the oldest cities in the world, where ancient heritage lives in harmony with modern architecture. Visit Echmiatsin, the first Christian church in Armenia and a UNESCO World Heritage site (Armenia was the first country to adopt Christianity as a state religion, in 301). Then head to Lake Sevan, the "pearl of Armenia" and the highest freshwater lake in the Caucasus region (1,900 m above sea level), and continue to the resort town of Dilijan. Highlights: - Yerevan city tour: Victory Park, the Cascade, Republic Square, the Opera House - Echmiatsin complex: library, baptism chapel, Gevorgian Seminary, treasury - GUM fruit market and Vernissage souvenir market - Sevanavank church on the peninsula with panoramic lake views - Dilijan resort town Optional extras: Matenadaran visit, Yerevan gastro tour, brandy factory visit. Best time to travel: May to November.

Availability 12 November 2026 - 31 December 2027

Start | End time: 10:00:00 | 17:00:00

Language: English

Duration: 3 days

Start | End point: Zvartnots International Airport, Yerevan | Yerevan

Type of tour: Group

Group size: 30

Inclusions

Breakfast

Tour program

Day 1

Stop 1.Arrival

Arrival in Yerevan. Meeting at Zvartnots International Airport and transfer to the hotel for rest. Overnight stay: Yerevan

Day 2

Stop 1.Yerevan City Tour

Breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast we start the city tour of Yerevan, the capital of Armenia and one of the oldest cities in the world. Though it is an ancient city, it lives in harmony with modern architecture. The city tour includes Victory Park with its panoramic view, the Cascade, Republic Square, the Opera House building and the other main points of interest in the city. Lunch break in the centre.

Stop 2.Etchmiadzin Cathedral

After lunch, drive to Etchmiadzin, the first Christian church on the territory of Armenia and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Armenia was the first country to adopt Christianity as a state religion, in 301. Excursion around the complex, visiting the library, the baptism chapel, the Gevorgian Seminary, the treasury and more. After the excursion, drive back to Yerevan.

Stop 3.GUM Fruit Market

Visit the GUM fruit market, full of fresh and dried fruits, spices and local sweets.

Stop 4.Vernissage

Visit the Vernissage open-air souvenir market. Optional: Matenadaran visit Optional: Gastro tour in Yerevan Optional: Brandy factory visit Overnight stay: Yerevan

Day 3

Stop 1.Sevan Lake

Breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, drive to Lake Sevan to admire the beauty of the "Armenian pearl", the highest freshwater lake in the Caucasus region (1,900 m above sea level).