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In recent years, Armenia has become a popular destination for the tourists from different Arabic countries. The tourists come to Armenia to enjoy the unique nature, visit winter ski resorts and get acquainted with interesting and popular sights. AraraTour experts tried to take into consideration all the national and religious peculiarities of Muslim tourists and created unique Halal Tour to Armenia.
The tour is provided especially for the tourists from the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Iraq. Our experts will do their best to provide you with a comfortable holiday, special menu corresponding to your beliefs and interesting excursions with English speaking guides to the most popular corners of the country.
Highlights
Feel the pulse of the ancient city of Yerevan
Enjoy special halal menu in Armenian traditional restaurants
Experience the authentic lifestyle of local people
Experience flight by the longest worldwide ropeway called “Wings of Tatev”
Visit the ultramarine pearl of Armenia - Sevan Lake
Have a tour to the-1600th-anniversary Armenian Alphabet founded in 2005
After your arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel in Yerevan and checked in. You will start your trip with a city tour around the ancient capital of Armenia. According to the cuneiform inscription of Urartian King Argishti Yerevan was built in 782 BC. Some decades ago Alexander Tamanyan, the general architect of Yerevan draw the contemporary masterplan of the city which we can see today. The warm smiles of its inhabitants give a unique charm to this eternal city ancient and so young at the same time. One of the stops will be in Matenadaran Museum, which houses over 17,000 ancient and medieval manuscripts, making it the significant bearer of one of the largest collections in the world. Next, you will visit the Blue Mosque built in 1764-1768 by Husayn Ali Khan. The tour will end with the visit to the Armenian Genocide memorial complex dedicated to the victims of Genocide executed in 1915.
| Overnight: | hotel in Yerevan |
This day you will drive to the scenic canyon of the Azat River. The 7th-century Geghard Cave Monastery is located deep at the bottom of the canyon and is listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. The monastery complex is carved from the adjacent mountain as well as partially built from the local basalt stones. The tour will continue to Garni village, where is located Garni temple known for its unique architecture in Hellenistic style. Garni’s complex also consists of a royal bath which exhibits a fascinating hypocaust along with a well-preserved original mosaic tiling.
| Overnight: | hotel in Yerevan |
| Meals: | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
After breakfast, you will head to the south of Armenia to KhorVirap Monastery, a historic site located amidst the Ararat Valley. The monastery was built on the place of the royal prison in Artashat. Here in royal prison, Gregory the Illuminator suffered for 13 years for preaching Christianity in Armenia in the 3rd century. Nowhere else in Armenia you will see such an amazing view of the Biblical Ararat. You will continue through a narrow canyon to the valley of red rocks to Noravank Monastery. The overnight will be in Goris – a small town surrounded by beautiful cliffs and wooded hills.
| Overnight: | hotel in Goris |
| Meals: | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
After breakfast, you will head to Tatev medieval monastery and university – the gem of Armenian medieval architecture located on the edge of the canyon. You will reach the monastery by the cable car which is the longest in the world and has the height of 320 m over deep Canyon of Vorotan River. The tour will continue to Jermuk – the resort town known for its healing mineral waters. In the town, you will visit the Water Gallery where one can try healing waters of different temperatures. You won’t miss the popular natural sight of Jermuk – Jermuk Waterfall – second largest waterfall of Armenia.
| Overnight: | hotel in Jermuk |
| Meals: | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
This day you will head to Lake Sevan, the “blue pearl of Armenia” and one of the highest freshwater lakes in the world located at about 1900 meters above sea level. The trip will continue to Dilijan, a lush town known as a spa resort. A stroll in the historical district will let you experience the atmosphere of the old town as it was in the 19th century. The imaginatively carved balconies so typical for the 19th century Dilijan display the region’s historical love for fine woodwork.
| Overnight: | hotel in Dilijan |
| Meals: | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
After breakfast at the hotel, you will head to Vanadzor town – the third largest city in Armenia and the administrative center of Lori region. The way will continue uphill to the Amberd fortress proudly standing on the foot of Mount Aragats which is the highest mountain in modern Armenia. Your next stop will be at the monument of Armenian Alphabet which was founded in 2005 to celebrate the 1600th anniversary of the alphabet foundation. This day you will also visit Saghmosavank Monastery located atop the yawning gorge carved by the Kasakh River. Amazing view of the canyon will open in front of you once you reach the monastery. In the evening you will be back to your hotel in Yerevan.
| Overnight: | hotel in Yerevan |
| Meals: | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Free day in Yerevan for your leisure and shopping
| Overnight: | Hotel in Yerevan |
| Meals: | Breakfast |
Transfer to the airport, departure
The tour price includes
Private airport transfers according to your flight information
Accommodation in European class hotels for 7 nights (3*/double rooms)
Meals – Full board (in Arabic restaurants or special halal menu)
All transfers in air conditioned vehicles (vaccinated drivers)
English speaking guide service for 6 days (vaccinated guides)
All admission fees
3 bottles (0,5 l) of water per day
The tour price doesn`t include
Flights (available upon request)
Medical insurance
Additional night
80 USD3* Single supplement
146 USD4* upgrade p/p (dbl/twin room)
74 USD
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Your Halal Tour to Armenia – 7 days includes private airport transfers. Upon arrival at the airport, our driver will meet you with a sign displaying your name and take you to your hotel. Transfers are arranged according to your flight schedule, whether you arrive early in the morning or late at night.
Your package includes private airport transfers, but international flights are not included.
Yes! All our vehicles are equipped with air conditioning for your comfort.
Hotel check-in usually starts at 2:00 PM, and check-out is between 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM. If you arrive earlier or leave later, you can store your luggage at the hotel.
If you arrive early, we can arrange an extra hotel night for you so you can check in right away.
You’ll stay in comfortable 3-star European-style centrally located hotels, with the option to upgrade to 4-star or 5-star accommodations upon request. In regional areas, accommodations are clean and cozy, offering an authentic experience of local hospitality.
Yes, all hotels offer free Wi-Fi. Some of our vehicles also have Wi-Fi, though coverage may vary in remote areas.
Yes! Please let us know in advance about any dietary restrictions, and we’ll do our best to accommodate them.
We accept payments in USD (U.S. dollars), EUR (euros), GBP (British pounds), AUD (Australian dollars), and CAD (Canadian dollars).
Tipping is not mandatory but is appreciated. If you are satisfied with the service, a typical tip is €10–15 per day for the tour guide and €5–7 per day for the driver. In restaurants, a 10% service charge is often included, but you may leave an additional tip if the service was excellent.
Yes! If your plans change, contact your travel agent via email with your new preferred dates. We’ll check availability and assist with the necessary changes.
All three countries use Type C and Type F plugs (Europlug), so make sure to bring a suitable adapter if needed.
Yes! Your safety is our top priority. We carefully select all destinations and ensure our tours run smoothly and securely.
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