Yerevan - Khor Virap - Noravank - Yeghegnadzor - Areni-1 - Yerevan

Check out at 9:00

We leave for the Ararat valley to the Khor Virap monastery. All the way we will be accompanied by vineyards and orchards. The monastery was built on the site where, for about 13 years, in a deep pit, the future first Catholicos of Armenians Gregory the Illuminator, sentenced to death, sat. The building dates back to the 8th century. The complex also has the Church of the Holy Virgin, built in the 17th century. Nearby is the citadel of one of the former capitals of Armenia, the city of Artashat. A beautiful view of the nearby Biblical Mount Ararat can be enjoyed from the observation deck.

Visit to Areni-1 cave or Bird's grotto. In 2007, archaeological excavations began in this cave, which led to the conclusion that civilization in Armenia originated 800 years earlier than scientists had previously believed. Here was discovered a leather shoe made from a single piece of leather, dating back to 36-33 centuries BC. And the main thing is that the finds became proof that it was on the territory of Armenia that winemaking originated and that wine was produced on an industrial scale in this cave.
Lunch and wine tasting will be at a private winery.
Meeting the owners of the winery and a barbecue master class will further enhance your excursion.

We continue our excursion to the beautiful Noravank canyon and the unusual red mountains. The nature of these places makes you have time to look at all sides with admiring eyes, because one wonderful landscape is replaced by another. Finally, we drive up to the Noravank monastery, which is the adornment of this gorge. The complex, like most monasteries in Armenia, harmoniously fits into the surrounding nature. The monastery complex begins to be built on the site of an older one in honor of the victory over the Seljuk Turks. The pearl of Noravank is the Church of the Holy Mother of God built in 1339 by the architect Momik.

Return to Yerevan - 19:00 - 19:30

Dinner at a national restaurant with traditional Armenian dishes.

Yerevan - Amberd - Tonatsuyts - Winery - Hedgehog Park - Gyumri

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Driving through the territory with beautiful landscapes of Armenia, we head towards the historical monument, which is located at an altitude of 2300 m - the unique castle-fortress Amberd. The history of its construction in the 7th century is connected with the famous Kamsarakan family, who for centuries built powerful monasteries and fortresses. The location of Amberd captivates the eye both by the very forms of the fortress and the surrounding Ararat valley stretching far below, with its majestic crown, Mount Ararat. The mountains Aragats and Araler are also superbly viewed from here. Nearby is the 11th century Vahramashen church, which is practically preserved in its original form. During the reign of the royal family of Bagratuni, the fortress turned into a powerful defensive structure, which protected the approaches to the then capital of Armenia - the city of Ani. In the XIV century, by the troops of Tamerlane, the Amberd castle was captured and burned, however, even today it admires the people who visit it.

The next point of visit will be the guest house "Tonatsuyts" in the village of Byurakan. Here we will be met by the benevolent owners of the house, where, performed by a children's theater, you will get acquainted with the traditions and national costumes of Armenia. You can take part in folk dances, as well as in a master class for making sweets.
Then we will have a traditional Armenian lunch.

Visit to a winery with a guided tour and tasting of Armenian wines.
The next place to visit will be the unique hedgehog park. These cute creatures will bring maximum pleasure to visitors.
After such an interesting and rich program, we go to the city of Gyumri, located in the Shirak region.

Hotel accommodation.
Dinner in a restaurant with national dishes typical of the region.

Sightseeing tour of Gyumri - Dzitoghtsyan Museum - "Zanan" Art Center
- Jajur (Minas Avetisyan) - Dilijan

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Gyumri is the second largest city in Armenia. The city sightseeing tour will introduce you to local history, architecture and sights.
Visit to the Dzitokhtsyan Museum, where you will get acquainted with the model of samples of folk architecture The exhibits of the museum will tell about the traditions, crafts and urban life of the city of Gyumri.
Lunch and master class with traditional Gyumri dish
Visit to the art center "Zanan", where you will hear a story about the traditional dress of the residents of Gyumri, the status of its owner, about the differences in clothes of different regions and much more. After the excursion, a souvenir photo in the Armenian national costume.
Drive to Jajur village to the house-museum of the artist Minas Avetisyan. Here you can see the works of the artist and his contemporaries.
Drive to Dilijan city.

Hotel accommodation.
Dinner with a master class of traditional mushroom dishes from the Tavush region.

Dilijan - Haghartsin - Sevanavank - Yerevan - Markets - Airport

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Dilijan is a balneological resort, which is also called “Armenian Switzerland”. In this region, nature is completely unusual for Armenia, high mountain ranges covered with forests and clearings. The city was given the status of a national park. The Dilijan mineral water plant is located here.
Visit to the Haghartsin monastery complex, built in the XI-XIII centuries. This is a very interesting, recently restored, original complex. Outwardly, it has a fresher look, however, when you go inside, you feel all the prayers of this ancient place.
Drive to the pearl of Armenia, Lake Sevan. It is one of the five freshwater, alpine lakes in the world, located at an altitude of 1900 m above sea level. The transparent, clear water of the lake, shimmering in various shades of blue-blue, mesmerizes with its beauty. Sevan is surrounded by mountain ranges from all sides. Visit to the peninsula and the Sevanavank monastery, the churches of which date back to the 4th and 9th centuries.
Lunch at the guesthouse with a fish cooking workshop.
Return to Yerevan.

Visit to the Tashir market, where there is a wide variety of spices,
dried fruits, meat snacks and other products.
A visit to the Vernissage where various crafts, souvenirs and
jewelry.

Farewell dinner at a national restaurant.
Airport transfer