14 Days Armenia Leisure Exploration

14 days/13 nights
Small Group (2-13)
Any Date
Breakfast
Age: 0+
Price:
1,572GBP
1,694GBP

The Highlights of the Tour

Enjoy the breathtaking views of Halidzor canyon on your way to Tatev Monastery by the world’s longest Ropeway Admire the old part of Gyumri and old dwellings of ancient Armenians in Khndzoresk Discover one of the oldest cuisines in the world, by having master classes of Armenian flat bread called lavash and cheese tasting Stroll around one of the oldest cities in the world Yerevan, enjoy its hospitality and experience it's unique architecture
Tatev - Karahunj - gata - Yerevan

ITINERARY

Introduction

By choosing this two week Armenia leisure exploration tour, you’ll have the opportunity to discover hidden parts of Armenia through its ancient monasteries, architecture and hospitable people . You will reach Tatev University Monastery by the longest cable car in the world, see dwellings where Armenians used to live a long time ago, visit the city of Art and Craft Gyumri and experience it's old constructed buildings. Bake Armenian bread called Lavash and taste homemade cheese with brandy and wine aromas. You will be introduced to the largest institute museum of Armenian ancient and medieval manuscripts. Admire ancient sights listed in UNESCO World Heritage site.

Day 1 - Arrival in Yerevan

Day 2 - Yerevan City Tour - Echmiadzin - Zvartnots

Day 3 - Geghard - Garni - Yerevan

Garni - Geghard
This day you will have a 1-hour drive to the Canyon of Azat River. Our destination is Geghard Monastery. This unique monastery is carved into nearby rocks and the surrounding cliffs compose a great part of it. In 2000 it became a UNESCO heritage site. The trip will proceed to Garni village well known for its Garni temple – the only surviving example of Hellenistic architecture in the region. This is the only Greco-Roman style temple with 24 ionic columns both in Armenia and on the territory of the former USSR. A disastrous 1679 earthquake destroyed the temple. It was reconstructed in 20th century. Here you will also have a master class on baking Armenia bread national bread lavash and then head to Genocide Memorial Complex – a solemn reminder of the first genocide of the 20th century.
Overnight: Hotel in Yerevan
Duration: 7 hours
Meals: Breakfast
Drive: 95 km

Day 4 - Khor Virap - Areni - Noravank - Jermuk

Day 5 - Karahunj - Tatev - Khndzoresk - Jermuk

Day 6 - Selim Pass - Noraduz - Lake Sevan

Day 7 - Sevanavank - Haghartsin - Goshavank - Dilijan

Day 8 - Dilijan - Haghpat - Sanahin

Day 9 - Stepanavan - Harichavank - Gyumri

Day 10 - Gyumri City Tour

Day 11 - Saghmosavank - Karmravor - Amberd - Yerevan

Day 12 - Yerevan City Tour

Day 13 - Free Day

Day 14 - Departure

INCLUSIONS/EXCLUSIONS

The tour price includes

  • Airport transfers
  • Accommodation for 13 nights at 3* hotels (free Wi-Fi, double/twin rooms)
  • Breakfast and welcome dinner
  • All transfers in air-conditioned vehicles (vaccinated drivers)
  • English speaking guide service for all days (vaccinated guides)
  • All admission fees
  • 1 bottle (0,5 litre) of water per day per person
  • 24-hour office support in Armenia
  • Tatev cable car ticket
  • Lavash masterclass
  • Wine tasting in Areni
  • Ararat Brandy tasting
  • Cheese tasting at Mikaelyan’s Family Farm

The tour price doesn't include

  • Flights (available upon request)
  • Medical insurance
  • Visa fee
  • Single supplement 229 GBP
  • 4* supplement 203 GBP

GUARANTEED TOUR DATES

Start End Price Space left
Private tour

Any date

from Yerevan
14
days
Individual

Apr 30, 2020

to Yerevan

1,605 GBP

2+

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Friday

Jun 16, 2023

from Yerevan
14
days
Thursday

Jun 29, 2023

to Yerevan

1,572 GBP

13

Spaces left
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Friday

Aug 25, 2023

from Yerevan
14
days
Thursday

Sep 7, 2023

to Yerevan

1,572 GBP

7

Spaces left
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Friday

Sep 8, 2023

from Yerevan
14
days
Thursday

Sep 21, 2023

to Yerevan

1,572 GBP

8

Spaces left
Book now
Private tour

Any date

from Yerevan
14
days
Individual

Apr 30, 2020

to Yerevan
Space left

2+

1,605 GBP

Friday

Jun 16, 2023

from Yerevan
14
days
Thursday

Jun 29, 2023

to Yerevan
Space left

13

1,572 GBP

Friday

Aug 25, 2023

from Yerevan
14
days
Thursday

Sep 7, 2023

to Yerevan
Space left

7

1,572 GBP

Friday

Sep 8, 2023

from Yerevan
14
days
Thursday

Sep 21, 2023

to Yerevan
Space left

8

1,572 GBP

TRIP REVIEWS (7)

Roman Gerber

Hi Maria, Everything was well! They were satisfied and enjoyed the trip a lot. The wine tasting was very good and the restaurant for dinner perfect! Thank you very much for organizing this beautiful trip.

14.06.2022
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Janny Olsen

Ah! What a trip! We swept luxurious hotels with small guesthouses to spend some time with the locals. Luckily our tour manager could organize it. She took into account all my wishes and I do appreciate it.

The Tavush region is the one that impressed me of all. I mostly liked the Crystal lake, even though in the beginning it was really difficult for me to pronounce this word. There are also some attractions, which we were happy to experience such as the zipline over the lake.

Thank you for the experience, Arara! .

28.05.2022
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Tom and Alisa

We did the 14 - day exploration tour in Armenia last month and we can only say appreciative words towards Arara tour company. Guys, you did a great job.

The tour manager structured the tour the way that we could cover the most beautiful places of the country. I was really amazed with the mysterious history of the Zvartnots cathedral.

The wine tasting in Areni was fascinating. I have always thought that I am not a wine lover, but it turned out to be the opposite.

Actually we liked all the tour days, but my wife separately mentions Gyumri city. As she is an art lover, we visited and enjoyed a lot of museums.

We recommend this tour to every history and culture lover, believe me, it is really difficult to amaze us, but Arara company managed to do it.

28.05.2022
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WHY BOOK WITH ARARA

OWN AGENCY IN ARMENIA AND GEORGIA

With agencies operating in Georgia, we are able to provide clients with the best price and quality services.

CENTRAL LOCATED HOTELS

We choose only the best hotels located in the city center close to the main sights.

GUIDES WITH 8+ YEAR EXPERIENCE

We work only with professional guides and guides who have experience in tourism for more than 8 years. All our guides are fully vaccinated against Covid-19.

THE BEST PRICE IN THE MARKET FOR HIGH-QUALITY SERVICE

With Arara you book at first hand from a qualified local Armenian agency. Avoid surcharges applied by intermediaries and save money!

LICENSED AIR CONDITIONED TRANSPORT

We provide our tourists with comfortable air-conditioned transport. All our drivers are fully vaccinated against Covid-19.

TRAVEL WITH KINDRED SPIRITS

We host over 3,000+ tourists per year. Our clients are mostly from Australia, the UK, the USA and Canada. Average age of our travelers is from 45 to 80.

TRIP ACCOMMODATION

Cascade (Yerevan)

Lavash

Nairi

PACKING CHECKLIST

Documents:

Passport, flight ticket (printed or electronic), insurance, visa (if required)

First aid kit:

bandaids/plasters, special medicine or drugs in permanent use, antibacterial gel/wipes, antiseptic cream, lip balm

Essentials:

Credit/debit cards, cash (cards can be used in the city, cash in regions), moneybelt, laptop/tablet/phone, chargers, a camera with extra memory cards and batteries, outlet adapter

Dressing:

There are no restrictions regarding clothes; scarf or shawl is advisable for churches (obligatory in Georgia for women)

Spring/Autumn:

long pants/jeans, long sleeve blouses, light raincoat, jacket, comfortable waterproof shoes, umbrella

Summer:

T-shirts, shorts, long sleeve blouses for the evening, sandals, umbrella, sun protection, sunglasses, sunhat

Winter:

A warm coat, warm wool sweater, long warm trousers, long boots (waterproof), scarf, gloves

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