After the breakfast at the hotel start

city tour starts from the Victory

Park, where a picturesque view of

capital Yerevan opens. After walk

through the Cascade Complex the

building that now hosts the Gafesjian

center for the arts, which houses one

of the best contemporary art

collections in the Eastern

Hemisphere. Then head to Blue

Mosque dating back to the 18th

century. Afterwards, walk to Opera House which is located at the heart of the capital Yerevan and North Avenue to reach

Republic square the central city square of Yerevan.

Overnight at the hotel in Yerevan.

After breakfast at the hotel start the tour and have a first stop near the Arch of Charents from where, the beautiful

panoramic view of Ararat valley and Mount

Ararat opens. After, continue to Geghard

Monastery, dating back as far as 4

th century

AD, which reached its glory in 13th century.

Geghard is one of the jewels of Armenian

medieval architecture and is a UNESCO

world heritage site. The monastery of

Geghard contains several churches and

tombs, most of them cut into the solid rock,

which illustrate the very peak of Armenian

medieval craftsmanship. Later head to

Garni Temple the true and unique masterpiece of Hellenistic architecture in Armenia, Garni is a pagan temple of the Sun

God Mihra. It is one of the most ancient landmarks in Kotayk and whole Armenia, which has survived since pagan period.

After the breakfast at the hotel have a trip to Aragatsotn region. We will drive towards Amberd complex, comprised of

medieval fortress and a church

located in a quiet area on the

southern slopes of the Mount

Aragats. Amberd is at 2300

meters above the sea level; this

explains its name, which

means ‘fortress in the clouds’.

Next stop is Alphabet Alley,

where you will learn about

Armenian language and can try

to find your initials in stone

carved letters. In the evening, return to Yerevan. Overnight at the hotel in Yerevan.

After the breakfast at the hotel visit

Kecharis Monastery, founded in

the XI century by Armenian

Pahlavuni princes. The next stop

will be at Tsaghkadzor Ropeway to

enjoy the view of mountainous

Armenia. You can also take

optional activities such as Zip line

(optional*). Then drive to see Lake

Sevan. It is the largest lake in the

Caucasus and one of the largest

freshwater high-altitude lakes in

the world. Sevan is called the pearl

of Armenia. In the evening, return

to Yerevan. Overnight at the hotel in Yerevan.

After the breakfast at the hotel have a trip to

to Echmiadzin. First you will visit the Holy

Seat of Echmiadzin, the most important

Armenian church, which has been founded

in 303 AD. Later spend some quality time at

Machanents touristic center, where you will

have a chance to learn more about

Armenian history and culture. If desired,

you have a master class of Doll making,

lavash baking and ceramics. After head to

Zvartnots to visit the ruins of one of the largest medieval temples in Armenia. Return to Yerevan. Overnight at the hotel in

Yerevan.

After the breakfast at the hotel,

drive to Gyumri – the second largest

city in Armenia and one of the

main cultural centers of the

Republic. Being one of the most

ancient settlements in Armenia

with the history of 3000 years,

Gyumri is a significant location to

visit and admire. Walking along the

streets, you will pass by numerous

old buildings and feel the spirit of

19th century architecture. Later head to Black Fortress. Enjoy your free day in Gyumri. In the evening, return to Yerevan.

Overnight at the hotel in Yerevan.

Breakfast at the hotel. Check out from the hotel. Transfer to the airport. Departure.