Armenia Tour 2024 / 2025
in 6 days
package tour: departures on flexible dates for individuals. Discounted rates for groups
duration: 6 days 5 nights
code: T-A6
accommodation: hotel
excursions: included as per program. Many visits are made on foot and stairs are often involved.
treatment: B&B, wine tasting, farewell dinner in a typical Armenian restaurant
highlights: from Yerevan to Echmiadzin, Christian Armenia and its splendid monasteries against the backdrop of Mount Ararat
tour note: Itinerary, prices and program are subject to reconfirmation and may vary in the event of changes to flight and train operations and in the event of fluctuations in exchange rates.
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Program
1 day arrival in Yerevan
Arrival in Yerevan. Meeting with the driver at the airport for transfer to the hotel, check-in from midday.
After a short rest, start the excursion to Yerevan, one of the oldest cities in the world. Yerevan is often referred to as the "Pink City" and impresses visitors with its majestic Soviet architecture. The first stop in Yerevan will be at the Armenian Genocide Memorial Complex on Tsitsernakaberd Hill.
Next, we will visit the modern symbol of Yerevan, the Kaskad, a gigantic staircase (572 steps) that connects the center of Yerevan with the Monument district. From the top of the monument you can admire a splendid panorama of Yerevan and Mount Ararat.
Continuation of the visits with a walk along its beautiful streets, passing the Opera House, Republic Square and Abovyan Avenue. Return to the hotel and in the evening welcome dinner in a traditional Armenian restaurant. Overnight stay in hotel.
2 day Yerevan – Garni – Geghard – Echmiadzin – Yerevan
Departure from Yerevan and transfer to Garni, the only pagan temple in Armenia that survived the Christianization of the land in the 4th century. Your next stop is Geghard Monastery (meaning 'spear' in Armenian), a complex founded in the 4th century by Gregory the Illuminator near a sacred spring inside a cave.
Continuation to Echmiadzin (we point out possible restorations). According to many scholars, it was the first cathedral built in ancient Armenia. Visit the main Cathedral (the residence of the Catholicos, the supreme head of the Armenian Apostolic Church) and a museum full of Christian relics. Return to Yerevan. Overnight stay in hotel.
3 days Yerevan – Khor Virap – Areni – Noravank – Karahunj (Carahunge) – Goris
Transfer to Khor Virap where, according to legend, Gregory the Illuminator was imprisoned for 14 years by King Tiridates III of Armenia. Saint Gregory was later appointed as the king's religious mentor, and as a result, Armenia became the first country to adopt Christianity as its official religion in 301 AD. The location of the monastery allows you to enjoy superb views of Mount Ararat.
The classic tour of Armenia continues with an excursion to Noravank Monastery. Located in one of the most beautiful areas of the country, the profile of the monastery contrasts beautifully with the rugged red rock cliffs.
Continue to the Areni Caves, where researchers found the world's oldest shoe in 2008, and visit the Hin Areniper winery to taste the delicious local wines. Transfer to Goris, stop along the way in Karahunj (Carahunge), also known as Zorats Karer. The site was inhabited from prehistoric to medieval times and consists of a prehistoric mausoleum and over 200 large stone monoliths, 80 of which have characteristic holes drilled near the top edge. The monument is surrounded by beautiful scenery, making it a popular destination among tourists. Arrival in Goris in the evening. Overnight stay in hotel.
4 day Goris – Tatev – Khndzoresk – Jermuk
In the morning visit Tatev, a 9th century monastery near the Vorotan River. To reach the monastery, we will travel on the 'Wings of Tatev' cable cars, the longest cable car in the world which is included in the Guinness Book of Records (5700 m, 12 minutes duration). Tatev was once the religious and political center of the region and the remote location of the monastery was strategically chosen to protect it from constant invasions.
Continue to Khndzoresk, a historic cave village located on a steep slope and made up of natural and artificial caves. Because many of the homes were dug on top of each other, a complex system of ropes and ladders was needed to allow people to reach many corners of the community. The Khndzoresk cave village remained the largest village in eastern Armenia until the 20th century. Next, transfer to the mountain spa town of Jermuk. Overnight stay in hotel.
5 day Jermuk – Selim Pass – Noratus Cemetery (Noraduz) – Sevanavank – Yerevan
After breakfast, continuation of classic tour of Armenia to Selim Pass, also known as Orbelian Caravanserai, located at a height of 2410 meters above sea level. Built in the 14th century, it was one of the main points along the Armenian Silk Road. After crossing the pass you will visit the medieval Noratus cemetery, where you can see the khachkars (Armenian medieval cross stones). Khachkars are carved with unique symbols and represent the extraordinary skill of medieval Armenian craftsmen. Since 2010, khachkars have been inscribed on the UNESCO list of intangible cultural heritage.
Stop at Sevanavank Monastery, which sits on a narrow rocky peninsula near the northwestern shore of Lake Sevan, one of the largest freshwater alpine lakes in Eurasia. The road runs along the beautiful coast of the lake, which attracts many locals and tourists all year round. Afterwards, return to Yerevan. Overnight stay in hotel.
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6 day Yerevan – departure
Breakfast. Check out from the hotel. Free time. Transfer to Yerevan International Airport. End of services.
included in the tour
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all transfers
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hotel accommodation in double/twin rooms,
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breakfast included in the hotel
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excursions in each city with local guides (English guaranteed; French, Spanish, German and Italian on request)
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entrance fees to tourist sites as per program
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meals as scheduled
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wine tasting
not included
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international flights
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guide in Italian, Spanish, French, German (on request)
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single supplement on request
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meals not mentioned in the program
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extra services and additional hotel services
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insurance policy
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anything not mentioned under "Included in the tour"
Other tour programs - Armenia
We offer you some example programs for your trip to Armenia. Intourgroup is specialized in organized trips for pre-established groups. For individuals we can study ad hoc itineraries and optimize them from the point of view of costs, visits and duration. All programs can be customized and optimized according to your needs.
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Country information: Armenia
capital: Yerevan
population: approximately 3.06 million
language: Armenian
time zone: GMT+4
currency: armenian DRAM (AMD)
safety and security: in tourist areas no particular warnings. Areas close to Nagorno-Karabakh should be avoided.
documents: for citizens of the European Union, entry with a passport for a maximum of 180 days within a year.
When to visit Armenia
Armenia is characterized by a continental climate. Winters are cold and reach temperatures of up to 15 degrees below zero in the capital Yerevan, while in other parts of the country they even reach temperatures below 20 degrees. The climate is more mild in spring, starting from March. Summer is quite hot, with temperatures from June to August reaching up to 40 degrees. What is it? the best time to visit Armenia? The busiest tourist seasons suitable for a trip to Armenia are spring (March-May) and autumn (September-October).
Is Armenia worth visiting?
Armenia is a small country in the center of the Caucasus. Despite its small size, it is worth visiting Armenia, a nation rich in history, culture and faith. Armenia is a splendid destination from a landscape point of view, being immersed in uncontaminated natural landscapes of the Caucasus region. The history of Armenia is ancient, troubled and interesting. It is reflected in its vibrant contemporary culture. The riches that Armenia offers to its guests are made even more precious by the fact that the destination is still little explored and visiting Armenia is still quite cheap today. A trip to Armenia leaves you with a myriad of positive sensations, fully satisfying your expectations.
Is it safe to travel to Armenia?
There are no particular security problems in Armenia. Armenia is considered a rather safe country. As in any tourist destination, normal caution must be exercised in the most crowded areas. crowded with big cities. However, it is necessary to point out the Nagorno-Karabakh Region, outside the main tours of Armenia, to be avoided as it is there is a territorial dispute with neighboring Azerbaijan.
In general Armenia we can say that Armenians are a hospitable people who welcome foreign visitors with open arms.
How to get to Armenia?
Armenia is an easily reachable destination as it has been well connected to the main international airports for years
In fact, convenient direct flights are available from the main European capitals and lately the destination is also served by some low cost airlines, with connections that are sometimes permanent and sometimes seasonal, characterized by particularly convenient fares.
There are also rail connections with neighboring Georgia which allow you to travel by train from Tbilisi, the Georgian capital, to Yerevan, the Armenian capital, with a comfortable night route.
Do I need a visa for Armenia?
Entry into Armenia is allowed visa-free for up to 180 days per year to citizens of many nations, including the entire European Union (and others such as Australia, Argentina, Bulgaria, Brazil, China, United States, United Kingdom, Republic of Korea, New Zealand, Switzerland).
Another 60 nations have agreements for a simplified visa regime that provides for a visa on arrival in the country or the issuance of an e-visa, an electronic visa for Armenia. However, we recommend checking the latest updates on the requirements for entry into Armenia on the official website of the Armenia embassy of your country of residence, also summarized at this link.
Production of spirits in Armenia
Like Armenian cuisine, brandy distillation also has a thousand-year tradition in Armenia, even if its international fame is a rather recent fact. The exports of Armenian brandy, known in the Russian style as Konyak (cognac), were highly successful especially starting from the 19th century. The main market was neighboring Russia but there was no shortage of international recognition.
The most popular brand famous and still today Ararat, also appreciated by personalities famous like Frank Sinatra. Ararat is the fourth most popular product exported from Armenia. Ararat's main factory is located in Yerevan, the Armenian capital. The factory is can be visited and has an internal shop. Surely a bottle of Ararat is a great souvenir to buy during your tour of Armenia.