09.00-10.00 Drive to Geghard Cave Monastery (Spear Monastery, XII-XIII cc.)
10.00-10.45 Tour of Geghard Monastery
Geghard Monastery complex is considered one of the main sights of Armenia. The complex was built in VIII century, and the name comes from the spear of Longinus, which pierced the body of Jesus Christ crucified on the cross. The spear was brought to Armenia by Apostle Fadeus and is now in the museum of Echmiadzin.
10.45-11.00 Drive to the village of Garni
11.00-11.45 Visit to the pagan temple of the Sun (1st century AD), dedicated to the main god of the pantheon - Mitra.
The Armenian pagan temple of Garni is the only preserved monument of paganism in Armenia. In 2011, Garni was awarded the UNESCO Prize.
11:45-12:45 Visit to natural basalt rocks (Stone Symphony).
12.45-14.00 Trip to the ancient capital of Armenia Echmiadzin city
14.00-15.00 Visit to the Mother See Cathedral of St. Echmiadzin (303 AD).
Echmiadzin is the spiritual capital of Armenia. During the tour participants will be able to see churches and temples built in different historical periods.
15.00-16.00 Lunch
Return to Yerevan.

Overnight stay at the hotel

09.30-10.00 Drive to Khor Virap Monastery
10.30-11.30 Tour of Khor Virap Monastery (Deep Well, IV-XVII centuries).
Tour participants will visit Khor Virap Monastery, located at the foot of the biblical Mount Ararat. The temple was built over the underground prison where Gregory the Illuminator, one of the seven non-Armenian Catholicos in Christian Armenia, was imprisoned.
11.30-12.50 Drive to Areni village
12.50-13.40 Wine tasting
Areni is the wine capital of Armenia. Tour participants will visit the village and will be able to taste the best wines of Armenia.
14.00-15.00 Lunch in the restaurant
15.00-16.20 Drive to Noravank Monastery (XIII-XIV cc.) located among red rocks and tour of the monastery.
Noravank is a monastery complex that includes the church of Surb Karapet (St John the Baptist), St Gregory's Chapel and the Church of the Holy Mother of God.
Visit to the Cave of Birds where the oldest winery in the world is located.
Drive to Jermuk resort
Jermuk is one of the main resorts in Armenia. The area is famous for its natural monuments and clean air
Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel

Travelling along the Vardenyansky pass on the way we will visit
Orbelyanov caravanserai.
Further trip to the village Noratus, we will visit the cemetery of cross stones.
Lunch in a restaurant.
Drive to Sevan peninsula, visit monasteries on the peninsula.
Drive to Dilijan.
Dinner Overnight stay at the hotel.

10:00-10:30 City Walk. Dilijan is located in the gorge of the river Agsteh, covered with forests, the city is among forests, which gives a beautiful view of the city.
10:30-11:00 Drive to Agartsin Monastery (XI century), which is located in Dilijan Reserve.
11:00-11:30 Tour of the monastery and walk in the reserve.
Haghartsin Monastery is located in the picturesque valley of Ijevan ridge. Tour participants will have an opportunity to explore the area and visit the main monastery church Surb Astvatsatsin (St. Virgin Mary).
11:30-12:00 Drive to the village of Gosh.
12:00-13:00 Tour of Goshavank Monastery.
Goshavank Monastery Complex is another monument of medieval Armenian architecture. The complex includes several buildings: Astvatsatsin Church, Gavit, St. Gregory's Church, small Lusavorich Church, book depository, several chapels and several other buildings.
13:00-14:00 Drive to the town of Tsakhkadzor
14:00-14500 Lunch

During the stop in Tsaghkadzor you will visit the monastery complex Kecharis and the cable car to climb the slope of Mount Tegenis, which offers a picturesque view of the mountain ranges of the region.
Transfer to the airport.
Departure.