Treasures of Armenia: 7-Day Private Journey

A 7-day private journey across Armenia, just for you and your family or friends. Based in Yerevan, you will discover the country's most iconic monasteries, lakes, canyons and towns: Lake Sevan and Sevanavank, the green forests of Dilijan, Noravank in its red-rock gorge, Tatev Monastery reached by the Wings of Tatev ropeway, the spiritual centre of Etchmiadzin, the historic city of Gyumri, Garni Temple, the Symphony of Stones and Geghard Monastery. Along the way, bake traditional gata with a local master and taste Areni wine at a historic winery. Highlights: - Yerevan city centre walking tour - Lake Sevan, Sevanavank, Dilijan, Haghartsin, Goshavank and Lake Parz - Gata-making class in Dilijan - Noravank, Wings of Tatev ropeway and Tatev Monastery - Wine tasting at Hin Areni Winery - St. Hripsime, St. Gayane, Etchmiadzin Cathedral and Zvartnots - Gyumri and Harichavank Monastery - Garni Temple, Symphony of Stones and Geghard Monastery The itinerary can be adjusted to your interests and preferences.

Availability 1 May 2027 - 31 October 2027

Start | End time: —

Language: English

Duration: 7 days

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

Type of tour: Private

Group size: 10

Inclusions

Hotel
Breakfast

Tour program

Day 1

Stop 1.Arrival

Arrival in Yerevan. Your driver meets you at the airport and transfers you to the hotel.

Stop 2.Yerevan City Centre Walking Tour

After settling in, enjoy a walking tour of the city centre with its elegant buildings and wide avenues, then return to the hotel to rest. Overnight stay: Yerevan

Day 2

Stop 1.Lake Sevan

After breakfast, drive to Lake Sevan, the largest lake in Armenia.

Stop 2.Sevanavank Monastery

Visit the 9th-century Sevanavank Monastery on the peninsula.

Stop 3.Gata-Making Class in Dilijan

Continue to Dilijan and bake gata, a traditional Armenian sweet pastry, with a local master.

Stop 4.Haghartsin Monastery

Visit Haghartsin Monastery, hidden in the forested mountains.

Stop 5.Goshavank Monastery

Explore the historic Goshavank Monastery.

Stop 6.Lake Parz

Relax by Lake Parz before driving back to Yerevan. Meals: breakfast, lunch Overnight stay: Yerevan

Day 3

Stop 1.Noravank Monastery

Drive to Noravank Monastery, founded in 1105.

Stop 2.Wings of Tatev Ropeway

Ride the Wings of Tatev ropeway (one way) and enjoy spectacular views over the Vorotan Gorge.

Stop 3.Tatev Monastery

Visit Tatev Monastery, perched on the edge of the Vorotan Gorge.

Stop 4.Hin Areni Winery

On the way back, stop at Hin Areni Winery to learn about traditional winemaking and taste Areni wine. Meals: breakfast Overnight stay: Yerevan

Day 4

Stop 1.St. Hripsime Church

Start the day at St. Hripsime Church.

Stop 2.St. Gayane Church

Continue to St. Gayane Church.

Stop 3.Etchmiadzin Cathedral

Visit Etchmiadzin Cathedral, built around 303 AD and the spiritual centre of the Armenian people.

Stop 4.Zvartnots Temple

Finish at Zvartnots Temple, a 7th-century masterpiece whose surviving columns showcase Armenian architectural design. Meals: breakfast Overnight stay: Yerevan

Day 5

Stop 1.Museum of National Architecture and Urban Life

Drive to Gyumri and visit the Museum of National Architecture and Urban Life, housed in a red-and-black building from 1872.

Stop 2.Black Fortress

Explore the Black Fortress, a military stronghold built in 1834.

Stop 3.Harichavank Monastery

See Harichavank Monastery with its geometric design and distinctive dome, then return to Yerevan. Meals: breakfast Overnight stay: Yerevan

Day 6

Stop 1.Garni Temple

Visit Garni Temple, standing above the Azat River canyon.

Stop 2.Symphony of Stones

Explore the Symphony of Stones, a natural formation of tightly packed basalt columns in the Garni Canyon.

Stop 3.Geghard Monastery

Finish at Geghard Monastery, carved directly into the cliff, where you can drink from the sacred spring and spend a quiet moment in prayer. Meals: breakfast Overnight stay: Yerevan