Itinerary

1. Day 1: Yerevan - Khor Virap-Areni- Noravank

   • Begin the journey from Yerevan by reaching Khor Virap Monastery, located in Ararat province, close to the Armeni-Turkey border. It is also known as the best place to view Mt. Ararat.

   • Visit Areni Winery with your Armenian tour guide and explore a thousand-year-long winemaking tradition. 

   • Explore Bird՛s cave, where the oldest shoe ( 5000 years old) was found during excavations. 

   • Stop by the Noravank Monastery, founded in the 13th century and located in a narrow, deep gorge made by the Amaghu river. Huge red cliff surroundings impart a mysterious look to the monastery. 

   • Return to Yerevan.

2. Day 2: Tsaghkadzor - Sevan - Dilijan - Yerevan

   • Head to Kecharis Monastery in Tsaghkadzor city.

   • Take the ropeway and admire the picturesque nature above the forests. If you take all the five stations, you will get to 2819 m above sea level and have a fantastic view of the surroundings. 

   • Proceed to Sevan Lake, the biggest lake in the Caucasus. It never loses its charm all year round and is regarded as the pride of the Armenian people. 

   • Besides the lake, visit Sevanavank Medieval Monastery, located in a narrow peninsula of the lake.

   • Proceed to Dilijan city, the most popular resort center with lush green forests in Armenia.

   • Transfer to Haghartsin Monastery of the medieval period located deep in the forest. The road to Haghartsin monastery looks like an episode from a fairy tale as it houses giant overlapping trees on each side of the road.

   • End your trip and return to Yerevan.