Heart of Armenia
A Journey Through Armenia’s Soul
- 6 Nights / 7 Days
- people: 4
- Armenia
Experience the warmth, history, and natural beauty of one of the world’s oldest and most soulful countries on the Heart of Armenia tour. This 6-night journey takes you deep into the essence of Armenian culture — from its ancient monasteries and breathtaking mountain landscapes to its warm-hearted people and delicious food. With Yerevan as your starting point, you’ll explore a city that’s full of energy yet steeped in history, where modern life flows around ancient churches, pink stone buildings, and views of the legendary Mount Ararat.
Over the course of your adventure, you’ll visit some of Armenia’s most iconic and meaningful places. Discover the peaceful beauty of Lake Sevan, one of the largest high-altitude lakes in the world, and wander through the forested spa town of Dilijan, often called “Armenia’s Switzerland.” Travel south to marvel at the dramatic Tatev Monastery, reached by the world’s longest cable car ride, and explore the pagan history of Garni Temple, Armenia’s only Greco-Roman structure. Along the way, taste authentic Armenian cuisine, enjoy local wines, and connect with a culture that welcomes you like family.
- Arrival in Yerevan Airport.
- Our tour escort will host you outside the Airport.
- Transfer to Hotel.
- Free time to explore the city on your own.
- Overnight at Hotel.
- Breakfast at Hotel
- Transfers to Hayravank Monastery (9-12th centuries).
- Continue to Noratuz, a village famous for its big khachkar (carved cross-stones) cemetery, where you can see about 900 khachkars of various styles and epochs.
- Drive to the Lake Sevan, “The Jewel of Armenia”, one of the largest high-mountainous freshwater lakes in the world. The coastline of the Lake Sevan is rich with thick woods, white bare steep rocks, mountain steppes and Alpine meadows.
- Photo stop at Sevanavank to visit the remnants of the monastery that includes two temples – Surb Arakelots and Surb Astvatsatsin standing among numerous khachkars.
- Return to Yerevan city.
- Transfer to Hotel.
- Overnight at the Hotel.
- Breakfast at Hotel.
- Morning starts with city tour in Yerevan. One of the oldest cities of the world, Yerevan is famous as a pink city.
- On the top of the monument you will enjoy breathtaking city view with Opera House, Mount Ararat, Swan Lake, Republic Square, and Abovyan Avenue, which you will walk by during the tour.
- Visit the Armenian Genocide memorial complex on the hill of Tsitsernakaberd. Continue to the Holy See of Armenia, Echmiadzin., Echmiadzin Cathedral, which is the residence of the head of the Armenian Apostolic Church, the Catholicos of All Armenians.
- Return to Yerevan city
- Transfers to Hotel.
- Free time to explore the city on your own.
- Overnight at Hotel.
- Breakfast at Hotel.
- Morning we start towards Khor Virap Monastery. The monastery’s location allows you to enjoy the best views of Mount Ararat.
- Drive to Areni Cave complex.
- Continue to the famous Noravank Complex, situated on the ledge of a deep winding Gorge. Noravank stands amidst the bizarre-shaped precipitous red cliffs.
- Arrival in Goris.
- Transfers to Hotel.
- Free time to explore the city on your own.
- Overnight at the hotel.
- Breakfast from the Hotel.
- Drive to Tatev Monastery. Approaching the jewel of medieval Armenian architecture on the longest aerial tramway in the world.
- Transfer back to Yerevan city. On the way, stop in Areni, a town known for producing wine from pomegranate, apricots, and a variety of berries. Have a wine tasting at a local winery.
- Arrival in Yerevan city in the evening.
- Free time to explore the city on your own.
- Overnight at the hotel.
- Breakfast at Hotel
- In the morning your journey to Garni, one of the major villages in Armenia famous for its fortress.
- Evening resume back to Hotel.
- Free time to explore the city on your own.
- Overnight at the hotel.
- Breakfast at Hotel.
- Check-out from the hotel till noon.
- Free time till transfer to Yerevan International Airport.
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– Travel cancellation insurance
– Breakfast and dinner included
– Health care included
– Transfer to the airport and return to the agency
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