Hiking And Cultural 5 Day Private Guided Driving Tour In Armenia
Whats included?
Itinerary
English speaking licensed guide
English speaking licensed guide
Modern minivan with A/C
Modern minivan with A/C
Daily water bottle
Daily water bottle
Entry/Admission - Garni Temple
Entry/Admission - Garni Temple
Entry/Admission - Megerian Carpet Museum
Entry/Admission - Megerian Carpet Museum
Entry/Admission - Noy Yerevan Brandy...
Entry/Admission - Noy Yerevan Brandy Factory
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Foods and Drinks
Foods and Drinks
Personal Expences
Personal Expences
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Itinerary
Day 1: 3-Hour-Long Private Guided Walking Tour in Yerevan
Stop At: Republic Square, Yerevan 0001 Armenia
We set off to explore, and we begin our walk from beautiful Republic Square through the city center and up the strikingly modern Cascades for views of Biblical Mount Ararat. During our walk we discover the ancient culture of Yerevan, the city whichโ, despite numerous invasionโ, hasn't lost its unique traditions. Walking along Pushkin street we visit old backyards which date back to 19th century and discover old wineries and dental clinics there.
During our walk we are also getting acquainted with Armenian History; Architecture; Geopolitics; Economy; Geography; Traditions; Religion History; etc.).
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Vernissage Market, Northern Avenue 6/2 Near Republic Square Subway Station, Yerevan 0013 Armenia
Visit Statue of Garegin Nzhdeh(Armenian national hero) so we will talk here geopolitical situation of Armenia and will get acquainted to important historical facts connected to Armenia starting from 16th century; walk in Cultural Genocide park(Khachkars also know as Armenian cross-stones); Metro station Republic Square(discovering Armenian metro)
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Dolmama - Armenia's Restaurant, 10 Pushkin St, Yerevan 0010, Armenia
We visit old backyards which date back to 19th century and discover old wineries and dental clinics there.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Dalan Art Gallery, Abovyan str. 12, Yerevan 0001 Armenia
Walk in Abovyan street(the oldest street in Yerevan built 1856) we will stop to see and talk about old houses and buildings from 19th century which were used as profitable houses for rich Armenian merchants for example we will see there the building of richest Armenian merchant Egor Khanzadyan built 1895.
We will visit Dalan art Gallery's hidden backyard which has a set up for jazz concerts and open air vine roofs
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Charles Aznavour Square, Abovyana St, Yerevan 0001 Armenia
In this beautiful square we will see the oldest hotel in Yerevan "Grand hotel Yerevan" which was opened in 1926, during the Soviet period(the hotel facade is richly decorated with black Armenian tuff stone).
We will try sea buckthorn juice which have been used over centuries as food, traditional medicine, and skin treatment in China, Russia, and northern Europe.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: The Armenian National Academic Theater of Opera and Ballet named after Alexander Spendiaryan, Tumanyan O. str. 54 Azatutyan Square - Kentron District, Yerevan 0002 Armenia
Visit Swan Lake and Opera House. The ground-breaking of the Opera-Theatre took place on 28 November 1930 during the celebrations of the 10th anniversary of Soviet Armenia. On January 20, 1933, the building was officially opened.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Cafesjian Center for the Arts, Tamanyan str. 10 Cascade Complex, Yerevan 0009 Armenia
The Cascade (Armenian: ิฟีกีฝีฏีกีค, Kaskad) is a giant stairway made of limestone in Yerevan, Armenia. It links the downtown Kentron area of Yerevan with the Monument neighborhood.
Duration: 15 minutes
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Hike from Garni village to Garni temple / Geghard Monastery
Stop At: Charent's Arch, Garni Armenia
Enjoy amazing view of Mount Ararat from Charents Arch. At one of the passes right by the road there is the Arch of Charents (architect R. Israelian, 1957), from which opens a breathtaking view of the Ararat valley.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Garni, Garni, Kotayk Province
This hike starts from the Garni village to Garni Temple which overlooks the miraculous basalt column formation known as โSymphony of the Stonesโ, located down in the gorge, on the east side of Garni.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Garnitoun, 8 Marzpetuni St, Garni 2215, Armenia
Lunch
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Garni Temple, Geghard Monastery Road H3, Garni Armenia
Garni Temple, a first century A. D. Graeco-Roman pagan temple probably devoted to Mithra. We may hear Armenian visitors give an impromptu choral concert.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: The Monastery of Geghard, Near Goght Village, Geghard Armenia
Geghard is a medieval monastery in the Kotayk province of Armenia, being partially carved out of the adjacent mountain, surrounded by cliffs. It is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site with enhanced protection status.
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 3: Day trip to Khor Virap, Areni wine village and Noravank Monastery
Stop At: Khor Virap, Highway 11 - Near the village of Pokr Vedi Artashat, Lusarat 0612 Armenia
The monastery is surrounded by green pasture lands and vineyards within the Ararat plain and is in view of Mount Ararat. The Arax (or Arakas) River flows close by, and the monastery is across from Aralฤฑk, Turkey.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Noravank Monastery, NoravankMonastery Road Amaghu Valley, Areni 3604 Armenia
The monastery is best known for its two-storey Surb Astvatsatsin (Holy Mother of God) church. The gorge is known for its tall, sheer, brick-red cliffs, directly across from the monastery.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Noravank Monastery, NoravankMonastery Road Amaghu Valley, Areni 3604 Armenia
Lunch
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Areni, Areni, Vayots Dzor Province
''Hin Areniโ winery is located in Areni village, Vayots Dzor region. Vayots Dzor Region and Areni village in particular has been the cradle of Armenian winemaking for millennia. A 6,100-year-old winery was discovered in 2007 in the the village of Areni.
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 4: Hike from Gosh village to Gosh lake / Goshavank Monastery
Stop At: Monastery Sevanavank, next the Holy Mother of God Church, Sevan Armenia
On the shores of the high-altitude Lake Sevan (the largest body of water in Armenia and the Caucasus region) we pause at Sevanavank Monastery(founded in 874 AD by Princess Mariam the daughter of Ashot king). The Monastery is located on a peninsula at the northwestern shore of Lake Sevan after the artificial draining of Lake Sevan, which started in the era of Joseph Stalin, the water level fell about 20 meters, and the island transformed into a peninsula.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Dilijan National Park, Dilijan Armenia
We continue to drive to Dilijan Nature Reserve, characterized by forests of oak and beech. Usually called Armenian Switzerland or Little Switzerland by the locals, it is one of the most important resorts of Armenia. The Sharambeyan street in the center has been preserved and maintained as an "old town".
Stop At: Dilijan, Dilijan, Tavush Province
The Sharambeyan street in the center has been preserved and maintained as an "old town".
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Gosh Lake, Gosh Armenia
This hike will take us from Gosh village to Gosh lake and then to Goshavank Monastery. Mkhitar Gosh was an influential 12th century scholar, statesman, and priest who founded the Goshavank Monastery complex.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Goshavank Monastery, 15 km of Dilijan, Gosh Armenia
We visit the monastery of Goshavank, once famous for its library, founded in the 13th century, restorations are being financed by an Islamic individual from the United Arab Emirates for reasons not fully understood.
Duration: 30 minutes
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 5: Visit to GUM market and Noy brandy factory
Stop At: City Market, Republic Square, Yerevan 0013 Armenia
The displays of fresh and dried fruits at this covered market are pretty as a picture. In summer, radiant peaches, cherries, apricots and berries decorate the stalls.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Megerian Carpet Museum, Madoyan Gukas str. 9, Yerevan 0006 Armenia
Lunch at Megerian
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Noy Yerevan Brandy Factory, Isakov admiral str. 9, Yerevan 0004 Armenia
Noy Yerevan Brandy Factory offers visitors opportunity to taste world-renowned brandy. Built on the site of the Erivan Fortress, the factory has produced the first and only non-French brandy allowed to bear the name "cognac" and went on to become the official purveyor of the drink to the Russian Imperial Court. A guided tour reveals the factory's 125-year history, allows visitors to inspect antique bottles and barrels, and offers glimpses of the subterranean barrel storage areas.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Yerevan, Yerevan
We have a transfer to the airport
Duration: 30 minutes
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 1: 3-Hour-Long Private Guided Walking Tour in Yerevan
Stop At: Republic Square, Yerevan 0001 Armenia
We set off to explore, and we begin our walk from beautiful Republic Square through the city center and up the strikingly modern Cascades for views of Biblical Mount Ararat. During our walk we discover the ancient culture of Yerevan, the city whichโ, despite numerous invasionโ, hasn't lost its unique traditions. Walking along Pushkin street we visit old backyards which date back to 19th century and discover old wineries and dental clinics there.
During our walk we are also getting acquainted with Armenian History; Architecture; Geopolitics; Economy; Geography; Traditions; Religion History; etc.).
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Vernissage Market, Northern Avenue 6/2 Near Republic Square Subway Station, Yerevan 0013 Armenia
Visit Statue of Garegin Nzhdeh(Armenian national hero) so we will talk here geopolitical situation of Armenia and will get acquainted to important historical facts connected to Armenia starting from 16th century; walk in Cultural Genocide park(Khachkars also know as Armenian cross-stones); Metro station Republic Square(discovering Armenian metro)
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Dolmama - Armenia's Restaurant, 10 Pushkin St, Yerevan 0010, Armenia
We visit old backyards which date back to 19th century and discover old wineries and dental clinics there.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Dalan Art Gallery, Abovyan str. 12, Yerevan 0001 Armenia
Walk in Abovyan street(the oldest street in Yerevan built 1856) we will stop to see and talk about old houses and buildings from 19th century which were used as profitable houses for rich Armenian merchants for example we will see there the building of richest Armenian merchant Egor Khanzadyan built 1895.
We will visit Dalan art Gallery's hidden backyard which has a set up for jazz concerts and open air vine roofs
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Charles Aznavour Square, Abovyana St, Yerevan 0001 Armenia
In this beautiful square we will see the oldest hotel in Yerevan "Grand hotel Yerevan" which was opened in 1926, during the Soviet period(the hotel facade is richly decorated with black Armenian tuff stone).
We will try sea buckthorn juice which have been used over centuries as food, traditional medicine, and skin treatment in China, Russia, and northern Europe.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: The Armenian National Academic Theater of Opera and Ballet named after Alexander Spendiaryan, Tumanyan O. str. 54 Azatutyan Square - Kentron District, Yerevan 0002 Armenia
Visit Swan Lake and Opera House. The ground-breaking of the Opera-Theatre took place on 28 November 1930 during the celebrations of the 10th anniversary of Soviet Armenia. On January 20, 1933, the building was officially opened.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Cafesjian Center for the Arts, Tamanyan str. 10 Cascade Complex, Yerevan 0009 Armenia
The Cascade (Armenian: ิฟีกีฝีฏีกีค, Kaskad) is a giant stairway made of limestone in Yerevan, Armenia. It links the downtown Kentron area of Yerevan with the Monument neighborhood.
Duration: 15 minutes
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Hike from Garni village to Garni temple / Geghard Monastery
Stop At: Charent's Arch, Garni Armenia
Enjoy amazing view of Mount Ararat from Charents Arch. At one of the passes right by the road there is the Arch of Charents (architect R. Israelian, 1957), from which opens a breathtaking view of the Ararat valley.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Garni, Garni, Kotayk Province
This hike starts from the Garni village to Garni Temple which overlooks the miraculous basalt column formation known as โSymphony of the Stonesโ, located down in the gorge, on the east side of Garni.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Garnitoun, 8 Marzpetuni St, Garni 2215, Armenia
Lunch
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Garni Temple, Geghard Monastery Road H3, Garni Armenia
Garni Temple, a first century A. D. Graeco-Roman pagan temple probably devoted to Mithra. We may hear Armenian visitors give an impromptu choral concert.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: The Monastery of Geghard, Near Goght Village, Geghard Armenia
Geghard is a medieval monastery in the Kotayk province of Armenia, being partially carved out of the adjacent mountain, surrounded by cliffs. It is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site with enhanced protection status.
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 3: Day trip to Khor Virap, Areni wine village and Noravank Monastery
Stop At: Khor Virap, Highway 11 - Near the village of Pokr Vedi Artashat, Lusarat 0612 Armenia
The monastery is surrounded by green pasture lands and vineyards within the Ararat plain and is in view of Mount Ararat. The Arax (or Arakas) River flows close by, and the monastery is across from Aralฤฑk, Turkey.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Noravank Monastery, NoravankMonastery Road Amaghu Valley, Areni 3604 Armenia
The monastery is best known for its two-storey Surb Astvatsatsin (Holy Mother of God) church. The gorge is known for its tall, sheer, brick-red cliffs, directly across from the monastery.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Noravank Monastery, NoravankMonastery Road Amaghu Valley, Areni 3604 Armenia
Lunch
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Areni, Areni, Vayots Dzor Province
''Hin Areniโ winery is located in Areni village, Vayots Dzor region. Vayots Dzor Region and Areni village in particular has been the cradle of Armenian winemaking for millennia. A 6,100-year-old winery was discovered in 2007 in the the village of Areni.
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 4: Hike from Gosh village to Gosh lake / Goshavank Monastery
Stop At: Monastery Sevanavank, next the Holy Mother of God Church, Sevan Armenia
On the shores of the high-altitude Lake Sevan (the largest body of water in Armenia and the Caucasus region) we pause at Sevanavank Monastery(founded in 874 AD by Princess Mariam the daughter of Ashot king). The Monastery is located on a peninsula at the northwestern shore of Lake Sevan after the artificial draining of Lake Sevan, which started in the era of Joseph Stalin, the water level fell about 20 meters, and the island transformed into a peninsula.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Dilijan National Park, Dilijan Armenia
We continue to drive to Dilijan Nature Reserve, characterized by forests of oak and beech. Usually called Armenian Switzerland or Little Switzerland by the locals, it is one of the most important resorts of Armenia. The Sharambeyan street in the center has been preserved and maintained as an "old town".
Stop At: Dilijan, Dilijan, Tavush Province
The Sharambeyan street in the center has been preserved and maintained as an "old town".
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Gosh Lake, Gosh Armenia
This hike will take us from Gosh village to Gosh lake and then to Goshavank Monastery. Mkhitar Gosh was an influential 12th century scholar, statesman, and priest who founded the Goshavank Monastery complex.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Goshavank Monastery, 15 km of Dilijan, Gosh Armenia
We visit the monastery of Goshavank, once famous for its library, founded in the 13th century, restorations are being financed by an Islamic individual from the United Arab Emirates for reasons not fully understood.
Duration: 30 minutes
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 5: Visit to GUM market and Noy brandy factory
Stop At: City Market, Republic Square, Yerevan 0013 Armenia
The displays of fresh and dried fruits at this covered market are pretty as a picture. In summer, radiant peaches, cherries, apricots and berries decorate the stalls.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Megerian Carpet Museum, Madoyan Gukas str. 9, Yerevan 0006 Armenia
Lunch at Megerian
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Noy Yerevan Brandy Factory, Isakov admiral str. 9, Yerevan 0004 Armenia
Noy Yerevan Brandy Factory offers visitors opportunity to taste world-renowned brandy. Built on the site of the Erivan Fortress, the factory has produced the first and only non-French brandy allowed to bear the name "cognac" and went on to become the official purveyor of the drink to the Russian Imperial Court. A guided tour reveals the factory's 125-year history, allows visitors to inspect antique bottles and barrels, and offers glimpses of the subterranean barrel storage areas.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Yerevan, Yerevan
We have a transfer to the airport
Duration: 30 minutes
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
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