Day 1/ Arrival

Meet and greet the tourist at Zvartnots International Airport. Transfer to hotel. Dinner at the Local Restaurant. Overnight at the hotel in Yerevan. (-/-/-)

Day 2/ Yerevan - Garni Temple – Stone Simphony – Yerevan City Sightseeing tour

After breakfast at the hotel (10:00), We will drive to Garni Temple, the only surviving pagan temple in the territory of Caucasus. After a short drive we will reach to “Symphony of Stones”, which is a natural monument and protected by law. This is one of the must-see places of Armenia. which is inscribed in UNESCO World Heritage Sites). Drive back to Yerevan. Here we will get acquainted with the ancient city of Yerevan. This ancient city is 29 years older than Rome. The city has witnessed four settlement phases from the end of the 4th millennium BC to the beginning of the 2 nd millennium BC. Lying on the main trade routes between East and West, Yerevan was constantly fought back and forth during the course of the time. You will enjoy your time in the fascinating fall weather of the sunny Yerevan while walking around Cascade Monument. If you walk up the “huge staircase” of 500 meters’ height and 50 meters’ width, you can enjoy the wonderful panorama of the city with the spectacular Opera House, Mount Ararat as well as the view to the whole city. After we will head to the Park of Freedom, with nice attractions and the view of the city. Pay a visit to Tsitsernakaberd Monument, situated on a hill. The monument is devoted to the victims of the Armenian Genocide in 1915 by the Ottoman Empire. More than 1.5 million Armenians were killed during those massacres and many more spread around the world, forming a huge Diaspora. (Optional* Dinner at a local restaurant or a tavern tasting traditional dishes in a traditional atmosphere with an opportunity to enjoy a nice folk show.) Overnight at the hotel in Yerevan. (B/-/-) Duration: 5-6 hours

Day 3/ Yerevan – Lake Sevan – Dilijan – Goshavank – Lake Gosh – Yerevan

After breakfast at the hotel (10:00), we will drive to Lake Sevan, here we will have a short walk along the azure Lake Sevan. It has a unique combination of great size, high mountain location, and comparatively “soft water”. Lake Sevan is one of the greatest freshwater high-mountain lakes of Eurasia. It is located at about 2000 meters above the sea level. (Optional* lunch tasting barbeque from Sevan trout). We will then explore the summer residence of the Favorite Armenian King Ashot the Iron (Ashot Erkat) – Sevanavank Monastery (9th century). Here we will have a boat ride to explore the beauty of Lake Sevan. Continue our drive to Dilijan to enjoy the 19th century appearance of the town. This wonderfully forested region is rich in mineral waters. Some of them are compared with Wichi in France and Davos in Switzerland. Dilijan is “the Switzerland of Armenia.” We will continue our way to Gosh Lake with 4x4 car, located on the Southwest outskirts of Gosh village (2.2km), Gosh Lake with its marvelous scenery is one of the most interesting destinations for hiking, camping and jeeping tours. Here we will take an off-road car to drive to Gosh Lake. After visit Goshavank Monastery is one of the most prominent monasteries of the Aghstev river valley. Getik monastery was in its place in the 12th century, which was completely destroyed by the earthquake. The foundation of Goshavank’s monastery is related to the medieval thinker, lawmaker, author of the fables and the law book “Datastanagirq”, Mkhitar Gosh. Overnight at the hotel in Yerevan. (B/-/-) Duration: 6-7 hours

Day 4/ Yerevan – Zvartnots Temple – Amberd Fortress – Yerevan

After breakfast at the hotel (10:00), we will drive to Zvartnots Cathedral is the Armenian Medieval Architectural monument which was built in 643-652 by Nerses Tayetsi Catholicos and was added to UNESCO's World heritage. After breakfast (10:00) we will head to Aparan, one of the prominent cities in Aragatsotn. Our first stop will be Amberd Fortress, translated to “fortress in the clouds”, is a 10thcentury fortress 2,300 meters above sea level on the slopes of Mount Aragats. Starting as a Stone Age settlement, this fortress has gone through a lot of history. According to some sources, Amberd was the summer residence of Armenian monarchs. In the end, it was captured and destroyed by the Mongols in 1236. It was left untouched until the 20th century when it was reconstructed. Near the fortress is the Vahramashen Church, otherwise called the Church of Amberd. It was built for the Pahlavuni family’s Prince Vahram Pahlavuni. The church was completed around the year 1026 according to an inscription on the inside wall of the north portal. Drive back to Yerevan, transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel in Yerevan. (B/-/-) Duration: 5-6 hours

Day 5/ Departure

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Zvartnots international airport. Departure. (B/-/-) 

The rates include*

4 Nights accomodation in Yerevan on DBL basis
Meal: Breakfast
Pick up/ drop off from/to Zvartnots International Airport on private basis
All Tours on private basis with comfortable vehicle on private basis
English speaking driver services (1-6)
English speaking guide services (7-10 pax)
Entrance fees: Garni Temple, Zvartnots Temple, Amberd Fortress
4x4 Car to Gosh Lake
A bottle of water per person per day
24-hour service


The rates exclude*

Flights
Insurance
Visa
and visa documents’ related fees


(if any) Portage Beverages All other services not mentioned above