Festive Winter in Armenia: Lights, Monasteries & Flavors

Day 1

Stop 1.Arrival

Flight to Yerevan, arriving in the early morning. Your driver will be waiting for you at the airport. Transfer to the hotel and time to relax after the flight.

Stop 2.Welcome Dinner with Folk Music

Dinner in a traditional restaurant with live folk music. Overnight stay: Yerevan

Day 2

Stop 1.Republic Square

After breakfast, enjoy a walking tour of festive Yerevan. Start at Republic Square with its pink tuff architecture.

Stop 2.Abovyan Street

Stroll along historic Abovyan Street.

Stop 3.Opera House

Visit the Opera and Ballet Theatre, one of the landmarks of Yerevan.

Stop 4.Swan Lake

Walk to Swan Lake next to the Opera House, a favourite winter spot in the city.

Stop 5.Cascade Complex

Continue to the Cascade Complex, offering impressive city views and modern art.

Stop 6.Christmas Market

During the Christmas season, explore Yerevan's festive market, filled with colourful lights, Armenian handicrafts, local specialties, sweets and gifts. Enjoy the cheerful winter atmosphere in the heart of the capital. Overnight stay: Yerevan

Day 3

Stop 1.Tsaghkadzor

After breakfast, drive to Tsaghkadzor, Armenia's famous mountain resort. Enjoy its snowy landscapes and a cable car ride with beautiful mountain views.

Stop 2.Dilijan

Continue to picturesque Dilijan, often called "Armenia's Switzerland", surrounded by the forests of Dilijan National Park. Discover its charming atmosphere, traditional architecture and natural beauty.

Stop 3.Dinner at a Local Home

In the evening, enjoy dinner at a local home, tasting traditional Armenian dishes including pletch, delicious oven-baked sliced potatoes. Overnight stay: Dilijan

Day 4

Stop 1.Haghartsin Monastery

After breakfast, visit Haghartsin Monastery, a beautiful example of medieval Armenian architecture surrounded by forested mountains.

Stop 2.Goshavank Monastery

Continue to historic Goshavank Monastery, founded in the 12th century by the scholar Mkhitar Gosh.

Stop 3.Lake Sevan

Drive to Lake Sevan, Armenia's "blue pearl", situated around 2,000 metres above sea level.

Stop 4.Sevanavank Monastery

Visit Sevanavank Monastery on its scenic peninsula.

Stop 5.Evening Walk in Yerevan

Return to Yerevan and enjoy an evening walk through the festively decorated city. Overnight stay: Yerevan

Day 5

Stop 1.Garni Temple

After breakfast, travel to Garni and visit Armenia's unique 1st-century pagan temple, surrounded by spectacular winter scenery.

Stop 2.Geghard Monastery

Continue to the UNESCO-listed Geghard Monastery, partly carved into the surrounding cliffs.

Stop 3.Lavash Masterclass & Khash

Visit a local family for a traditional lavash masterclass and discover the art of baking Armenia's famous flatbread. Complete the experience with khash, a traditional Armenian winter dish served with dried lavash, garlic and herbs. Return to Yerevan. Overnight stay: Yerevan

Day 6

Stop 1.Khor Virap Monastery

After breakfast, visit Khor Virap Monastery, famous for its history and spectacular views of Mount Ararat.

Stop 2.Areni Wine Tasting

Continue to Areni, one of Armenia's renowned wine regions, and enjoy a tasting of local wines while discovering its ancient winemaking traditions.

Stop 3.Noravank Monastery

Travel through a dramatic red-rock gorge to Noravank Monastery, a remarkable masterpiece of 13th-century Armenian architecture surrounded by impressive mountain scenery. Return to Yerevan. Overnight stay: Yerevan

Day 7

Stop 1.Free Day in Yerevan

After breakfast, enjoy a free day in Yerevan at your own pace. Explore the city's shops and local markets, where you can find Armenian handicrafts, traditional products, regional specialties and unique souvenirs. Relax in cozy cafés, stroll through the festively decorated streets or discover the capital according to your personal interests. This day is without a tour guide and driver. Overnight stay: Yerevan