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ARMENIA TOUR 2026

Join our Armenia Tour 2026, an unforgettable 8-day adventure through one of the world’s oldest nations. Explore ancient temples, taste local wines, and feel the warmth of Armenian culture while staying at top-rated hotels like Ramada by Wyndham Yerevan.

Armenia Tour 2026 Information

PERIOD: 7-14 October 2026
DURATION: 8 days (7 nights)
HOTEL: Ramada by Wyndham (Yerevan)
SIZE: 4–8 pax
ITINERARY: Armenia Classic Tour
GUIDE: English-speaking guide
MEAL PLAN: Daily breakfasts, 2 lunches
TRANSPORT: Tourist Class with A/C
ROE: 380

DAY 01

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ARRIVAL IN YEREVAN

Arrival in Yerevan. Transfer to the hotel. Accommodation. Check-in.

Overnight in Yerevan.

DAY 02: YEREVAN CITY TOUR

Breakfast in the hotel. Yerevan City tour:

Yerevan is the capital of Armenia and one of the oldest cities in the world. It stretches under the gaze of biblical mountain Ararat and resembles a beautiful gilt bowl to those flying over it. A basalt slab with an Urartu cuneiform inscription, unearthed by archaeologists in the south-eastern part of the city, shows the age of Yerevan to be 2783 years old. Modern Yerevan is mostly a rebuilt colourful city with buildings of unique architecture, constructed from basalt, marble, onyx, and volcanic tufa stone, and it is a contemporary to such ancient metropolises as Babylon and Nineveh.

“Mayr-Hayastan” (panoramic view of Yerevan), Matenadaran (Depository and Museum of Ancient Manuscripts)

matenadaran

The Matenadaran is one of the oldest and richest book depositories in the world. Its collection of about 17,000 manuscripts includes almost all of the areas of ancient and medieval Armenian culture and sciences – history, geography, grammar, philosophy, law, medicine, mathematics, cosmography, theory of calendar, alchemy, chemistry, translations, literature, chronology, art history, miniature, music and theatre, as well as manuscripts in Arabic, Persian, Greek, Syrian, Latin, Ethiopian, Indian, Japanese and others.

Cascade complex and open-air museum of contemporary art.

Street tour including Republic Square, Yerevan State University, Victory Bridge, Tsitsernakaberd (1915 Genocide Memorial), Sports & Concerts complex, Kiev Bridge, Parliament, Palace of President, Academy of Sciences, Opera house.

Evening free and overnight in Yerevan.

DAY 03: YEREVAN – DILIJAN – GOSHAVANK – LAKE SEVAN – YEREVAN

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Breakfast in the hotel. Trip to Dilijan. Old District of Dilijan.

Dilijan is a famous spa rich in curative mineral springs, some of which are comparable to those at Vichy in France and Davos in Switzerland. The surrounding mountains are covered by forests and Alpine meadows. The climate is rather mild with cool summers and warm sunny winters. Armenians believe that if there are woods, mountains and mineral springs in paradise, then paradise has to look like Dilijan. Its picturesque locality, healthy climate, mineral springs and rich flora attract many tourists.

Goshavank Monastery Complex.

The monastery can be reached by a road by way of Parz (Limpid) Lake which originates in Dilijan. Goshavank was built in the 12th c. by Mkhitar Gosh, the famous scientist of medieval Armenia, famous author of fables. The oldest construction of the complex is the Virgin church (1196). There are monumental khachkars next to the main church.

Trip to Sevan Lake – the emerald of Armenia. Lunch during the tour.

Peninsula and Churches of Sevan

Sevan, this wonder of nature, is 60 Km from Yerevan on a highway that cuts northward through mountains and rocks. Sevan is so austere and majestic that the gentle turquoise waters are astonishing. They fill the gigantic depression situated at a height of almost 2000 m above sea level. Sevan, with its pure air and sandy beaches, is a popular holiday resort. Sevan has always been famous for its fish “Ishkhan” which means “prince-fish” in Armenian. The fish has graced many Lords’ tables in old times. One of the most interesting sites in Sevan is the monastery on the rocky peninsula founded in 874 AD by King Ashot I and his daughter Mariam. Other monuments include Sevan Monastery (874) and Astvatsatsin Church.

Return to Yerevan. Evening free. Overnight in Yerevan.

DAY 04: YEREVAN – KHOR VIRAP – ECHMIADZIN – ZVATNOTS – WINERY – YEREVAN

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Breakfast in the hotel.

Tour to South Armenia: Khor Virap Monastery:

Khor Virap is a place of pilgrimage for Armenians all over the world. According to historical annals, Armenian pagan king Trdat imprisoned Saint Gregory the Illuminator in a cave, which became known as Khor Virap. He was the first Patriarch of all Armenians. From here, one can enjoy the majestic view of Mount Ararat (where Noah’s ark landed according to the Bible), not too far from the Arax River. Khor Virap is the closest point to Mount Ararat from the territory of Armenia, the most convenient place for observing and taking pictures of the biblical mountain.

Cathedral of St. Echmiadzin (UNESCO World Heritage). Liturgy (on Sundays only).

This oldest Christian temple was founded in 301 and is one of the first churches in the Christian World. Holy Mass takes place on Sundays in the Cathedral. It is an architectural monument of early Christianity. It houses a unique museum of religious artefacts. There is a small altar in the centre of the Cathedral where, according to legend, Christ descended from Heaven and with a golden hammer pointed to the site upon which the Cathedral was to be built. The remnants of a pagan temple have been discovered during excavations made inside the Cathedral.

Visit to the Winery for a tour, lunch, and tasting.

Return to Yerevan. Visit to Vernissage (open air arts, crafts and souvenir market). Evening free. Overnight in Yerevan.

DAY 05 YEREVAN – GYUMRI – APARAN – YEREVAN

Breakfast in the hotel.

Tour to Gyumri, the artistic capital of Armenia.

Gyumri, Armenia’s second-largest city, offers a captivating blend of history, humor, and artistry. Its Kumayri Historic District showcases 19th-century architecture built from volcanic stone, while museums and galleries celebrate the city’s rich cultural legacy. Known for its warm hospitality and vibrant creative spirit, Gyumri is a haven for travellers seeking authenticity. Whether you’re drawn to ancient monasteries or quirky local charm, this city leaves a lasting impression.

Drive back to Yerevan via Aparan to see the Armenian Letters Alley.

Short stop by the Gntunik food-court.

Return to Yerevan. Overnight in Yerevan.

DAY 06 YEREVAN – GARNI – GEGHARD – YEREVAN

Breakfast in the hotel.

Tour to Geghard Monastery (UNESCO World Heritage):

Geghard was initially known simply as Ayrivank (Cave Monastery). The present buildings comprising it date back to the 10th-13th cc., at which time it was renamed as Geghard, meaning “lance” (spear) in Armenian. The name refers to the biblical lance used by a Roman soldier to pierce Christ’s body to find out if he was alive or not. The lance was kept in Geghard for a long time before being moved to the museum of Echmiadzin Cathedral. The main church, constructed in 1215, is the oldest building in the monastery complex. Avazan church, 1283, is carved right into the solid rock and is an incomparable work of art. It leads to a rectangular portico and then to another church deeper in the rock.

Proceed to Garni Pagan Temple.

garni temple

This pagan temple of Garni was built in the 1st century AD and was devoted to one of the Armenian Pagan Gods – Mitra. After Armenia converted to Christianity in the 4th c., the rulers of the country used the temple as their summer residence. King Khosrov stayed there often as the area was his favourite hunting ground. Garni was destroyed when the Arabs conquered Armenia, but was rebuilt at the beginning of the 10th century. Its final destruction came in 1638 during the Turkish invasion. A violent earthquake buried what remained of it in 1679. The complete restoration of the temple began in 1970 and was over in 1978.

Authentic lunch with lavash baking.

Return to Yerevan. Visit to the agricultural produce market. Evening free.

Overnight in Yerevan.