Meeting with Locals - 8 Days 7 Nights

Day 1

Stop 1.Arrival

Arrival at Zvartnots International Airport and transfer to your hotel in Yerevan. After check-in, the rest of the day is free to explore the city or relax. Overnight stay: Yerevan

Day 2

Stop 1.Republic Square

After breakfast, start your Yerevan tour at Republic Square.

Stop 2.Cascade Complex

Continue to the Cascade Complex.

Stop 3.Mother Armenia

Visit the Mother Armenia statue in Victory Park.

Stop 4.Lusik Aguletsi House-Museum

Visit the house-museum of Lusik Aguletsi, a renowned Armenian painter and ethnographer, filled with traditional costumes, jewellery and crafts.

Stop 5.Gata Masterclass

Join a masterclass to bake traditional Armenian gata.

Stop 6.GUM Fruit Market

Browse the busy GUM fruit market, then enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. Meals: breakfast, dinner Overnight stay: Yerevan

Day 3

Stop 1.Yezidi Temple, Aknalich

After breakfast, travel to the Ziarat Yezidi Temple in Aknalich, the largest Yezidi temple in the world, and learn about the traditions of Armenia's Yezidi community.

Stop 2.Amberd Fortress

Continue to the medieval Amberd Fortress on the slopes of Mount Aragats, with panoramic mountain views. Along the way, meet local Kurdish residents and experience their hospitality.

Stop 3.Gyumri

Continue to Gyumri for dinner at a local fish restaurant. Meals: breakfast, dinner Overnight stay: Gyumri

Day 4

Stop 1.Vardanants Square & Cathedral of the Seven Wounds

Discover Gyumri, Armenia's second-largest city, starting at Vardanants Square and the Cathedral of the Holy Mother of God (Seven Wounds).

Stop 2.Kumayri Historic District

Walk through the historic Kumayri district with its traditional architecture.

Stop 3.Dzitoghtsyan Museum

Visit the Dzitoghtsyan Museum of national architecture and urban life.

Stop 4.Fioletovo Village

Visit Fioletovo and share an authentic experience with a Molokan family over traditional samovar tea.

Stop 5.Lake Parz

Enjoy the peaceful beauty of Lake Parz in Dilijan National Park, the "Armenian Switzerland".

Stop 6.Dinner with a Local Family in Dilijan

End the day with a traditional dinner hosted by a local family in Dilijan. Meals: breakfast, dinner Overnight stay: Dilijan

Day 5

Stop 1.Sevanavank Monastery

After breakfast, drive to Lake Sevan, one of the world's highest freshwater lakes, and visit Sevanavank Monastery on the peninsula.

Stop 2.Boat Cruise on Lake Sevan

Enjoy a relaxing boat cruise with panoramic views.

Stop 3.Noratus Cemetery

Explore Noratus, Armenia's largest medieval khachkar cemetery.

Stop 4.Cheese Tasting at a Local Farm

Taste traditional Armenian cheeses at a local farm.

Stop 5.Selim Caravanserai

Visit the 14th-century Selim Caravanserai, a remarkable stop on the ancient Silk Road.

Stop 6.Yeghegis

Continue to Yeghegis for dinner. Meals: breakfast, dinner Overnight stay: Yeghegis

Day 6

Stop 1.Noravank Monastery

After breakfast, visit the 13th-century Noravank Monastery among dramatic red cliffs in a picturesque canyon.

Stop 2.Areni-1 Cave

Continue to the Areni cave, one of the world's most important archaeological sites, where the oldest known leather shoe and an ancient winery were discovered.

Stop 3.Winery Lunch & Tasting

Visit a local winery for a traditional Armenian lunch paired with a tasting of the region's wines. Return to Yerevan in the afternoon. Meals: breakfast, lunch Overnight stay: Yerevan

Day 7

Stop 1.Garni Temple

After breakfast, visit Garni Temple, Armenia's only surviving pagan temple, with spectacular views over the Azat Gorge.

Stop 2.Symphony of Stones

See the nearby Symphony of Stones, towering basalt columns shaped like giant organ pipes.

Stop 3.Geghard Monastery

Visit the UNESCO-listed Geghard Monastery, partly carved into the cliffs.

Stop 4.Lavash Making & Lunch

Enjoy a traditional lavash-making experience with a homemade Armenian lunch, then return to Yerevan. Meals: breakfast, lunch Overnight stay: Yerevan

Day 8

Stop 1.Departure

Breakfast at the hotel, then transfer to Zvartnots International Airport for your flight home. Meals: breakfast

Meeting with Locals - 8 Days 7 Nights - Armenia

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