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From South to North: 6-days tour package in Armenia

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Duration

6 Days

Tour Type

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Group Size

18 people

Location

Armenia

Overview

Armenia is wonderful during all of the seasons of the year. In winter it is white like in a fairy-tale, in spring it is green and reminds of heaven from the films, in summer it is warm and pleasant and in autumn it is colorful with thousands of shades of the loveliest colors. Armenia is a country worth visiting in any season. Each of the parts of Armenia is different from the others and at the same time very similar. Armenia is famous of its mountains, waterfalls and architecture. This unique tour package will be giving the travelers the opportunity to explore the most popular and the hidden beauties of the country of mountains Armenia. Booking this tour package is a key to get to know the history of Armenia coming through centuries. Here we will meet the history of Paganism, Christianity, wars, culture, holidays, national dishes and traditions. Armenia having a huge history has a lot to show you, and this everything in just 6 days. 

What will you see?

 

Tour program:

Arrival in Yerevan, Meeting in the airport and transfer to the hotel (can be organized upon request)

Day 1: Garni Temple, Symphony of Stones, Geghard monastery, City Tour in Yerevan, overnight in Yerevan

Day 2: Khor Virap monastery, Areni-1 cave, Areni winery, Noravank monastery, Shaki waterfall, overnight in Goris

Day 3: Swinging bridge of Khndzoresk, Tatev monastery, Jermuk waterfall, Mineral water gallery of Jermuk, overnight in Jermuk

Day 4: Selim Pass, Noratus Cemetery, Lake Sevan, Sevanavank monastery, Haghartsin monastery, Lake Parz, Deer Farm, overnight in Dilijan

Day 5: Old Dilijan Complex, Vanadzor city, Haghpat monastery, Sanahin monastery, Mendz Er cave, overnight in Gyumri

Day 6: Walking city tour in Gyumri, Black Fortress, Armenian Alphabet Monument, Saghmosavank monastery, Yerevan

Transfer to the airport (can be organized upon request)

Book hotels and guest houses in Yerevan in the "Accommodation" page and get the best deals in Armenia.


FREE CANCELLATION
Cancel up to 72 hours in advance to receive a full refund

BEST PRICE GUARANTEE
The package starts from 1 person

RECOMMENDED DAYS FOR THE TOUR PROGRAM
01.01 - 31.12

GUIDE SERVICE
Armenian, Russian, English

MEETING POINT FOR TOURS
Pick up at your hotel 

BENEFITS
Discount for children


Included/Excluded

Transfer from/to Zvartnots International Airport (if chosen)

Pick up from the hotel

Comfortable vehicle with Wi-Fi and air conditioning

Services of a highly qualified guide (if chosen)

Lunch and dinner (if chosen)

SIM card with Internet as a present

All taxes

All entrance fees

1 bottle of water per person per day

Accommodation (if chosen)

Airline tickets

Health insurance

Zip-line in Lake Parz

Highlights

Useful information

Please note
  1. The tour can be organized in other languages upon request. In this case, the prices can be changed.
  2. During the tour package, extra stops or places can be added only if there is a real opportunity. Significant changes in the itinerary are possible only with the agreement of the head office and the recalculation of unexpected costs.
  3. When visiting churches, men and women are advised not to wear open clothes. For women, a scarf is desirable.
  4. The company is not responsible for any of your items lost or damaged in the vehicles and in the sites during tours.
  5. If choosing the package with hotels, the hotels are chosen 3* or equivalent hotels. 
  6. The mentioned price for the accommodation is for one person in a double/twin occupancy room. In the case of staying in a single occupancy rooms in the hotels additional 50000 AMD needs to be added to the price.
Day 1: Garni Temple - Symphony of Stones - Geghard monastery - City Tour in Yerevan

Duration / Distance: 8-9 hours / 90 km

10:00 - 10:30 Transfer from Yerevan to Charents Arch

10:30- 11:00 The place for the Arch was not chosen by chance, from this point there is the breathtaking view of the Biblical Mount Ararat. The words stamped on the arch belong to one of the most respected Armenian poets, Yeghishe Charents, who sang about this great and sacred mountain. That's why people call this construction "Charents Arch".

11:00 - 11:30 Transfer: Charents Arch - Garni Temple

11:30 - 12:30 Garni Pagan temple

Garni pagan temple was built in the second half of the I century by King Trdat III. It is the only pagan temple preserved on the territory of Armenia. After the adoption of Christianity, it became the summer residence of Khosorovdukht, the sister of King Trdat III. The temple is believed to have been dedicated to Mitra, the Sun God. The temple is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

12:30 - 13:00 Symphony of Stones natural monument

"If you haven't seen the Symphony of Stones, you haven't been to Armenia." This natural monument is stunning and awe-inspiring. The site is a gorge whose rocks consist of huge basalt columns overhanging the ground at a height of about 50 meters.

13:30 - 15:00 Free time

Here you will have lunch in one of the colorful restaurants. We can arrange lunch upon request.

15:30 - 16:30 Geghard Monastery is one of the greatest medieval architectural constructions in Armenia, founded in the 4th century AD on the site of a sacred spring, originating in a cave. Geghard is completely hollowed out in a cave; it is also called a "cave monastery". The monastery complex is included in the World Heritage List of UNESCO.

16:30- 17:30 Transfer from Garni to Yerevan

19:00- 21:00 Walking city tour in Yerevan

A sightseeing tour in Yerevan is a perfect way to discover the history and culture of one of the oldest cities in the world. We will start the tour from the office of Jan Armenia Tours and Travel and will finish near the singing fountains, discovering the best sights of the city.

 

* Approximate time indicated

Day 2: Khor Virap monastery – Areni cave – Areni winery – Noravank monastery – Shaki Waterfall

Duration / Distance: 10 hours / 275 km

09:00 – 10:00 Transfer from Yerevan to Khor Virap monastery

10:00 – 11:00 Khor Virap monastery

Khor Virap – Armenian monastery, built in 642, translated from Armenian means “deep hole”. Khor Virap is one of the shrines of the Armenian Apostolic Church, a place of pilgrimage. The most interesting fact of this monastery is the fact that it was built on the site of the royal prison, where Gregory the Illuminator was previously imprisoned – the patron saint and the first official head of the Armenian Apostolic Church by the Armenian king for 13 years. From the territory of the monastery there is an unusual view of the biblical mountain Ararat.

11:00 – 12:30 Transfer from Khor Virap monastery to Areni winery

12:30 – 13:00 Wine Factory "Areni": tour and degustation (3 types of wine - rose, white and red)

Areni is the birthplace of winemaking. Viticulture on the territory of Armenia originated many years before our era. In Armenia, grows a lot of wild vineyards, and a large number of local varieties of grapes. And here there is the oldest winery of Armenia, where you can taste the most delicious wine from the best varieties of grapes.

13:00 – 14:30 Free Time

Here you can have lunch in one of the cozy restaurants. We can arrange lunch in advance upon request.

14:30 – 14:40 Transfer from Areni winery to Areni-1 cave

14:40 – 15:10 Areni-1 cave

Areni-1 cave is one of the oldest caves of the world, where the first shoe and the first winery were found

15:10 – 15:40 Transfer from Areni-1 cave to Noravank monastery

15:40  16:30 Noravank monastery

Noravank Monastery is among the wonderful steep red rocks on the ledge of a meandering gorge. It was founded in the XII century on the site of ancient buildings. Complex Noravank, thanks to the magnificent creations of medieval architects and its location on the background of a beautiful landscape, leaves an indelible impression. It is one of the majestic monuments of the Armenian medieval architecture.

16:30 – 18:00 Transfer from Noravank monastery to Shaki waterfall

18:00  18:40 Shaki waterfall

The Shaki Waterfall is situated 6 km from the town of Sisian. It is a super gorgeous waterfall surrounded with breathtaking nature.

18:40 – 20:30 Transfer from Yerevan to Goris

 

Free time in Goris, overnight in Goris.

* Approximate time indicated

Day 3: Khndzoresk – Tatev monastery – Jermuk waterfall – Mineral water gallery of Jermuk

Duration / Distance: 10 hours / 170 km 

09:00 – 09:30
Transfer from Goris to the swinging bridge of Khndzoresk

09:30 – 10:30 Swinging bridge of Khndzoresk

The swinging bridge of Khndzoresk is a 160-m long bridge in Syunik region. It is a beautiful bridge surrounded by evergreen nature.

10:30 – 11:30 Transfer from Khndzoresk to Tatev monastery

11:30 13:00 Tatev monastery

Tatev monastery is one of the most worth-seeing monastic complexes in Armenia. Here one can reach by cable car or by car. Tatev monastery was situated in the 9th century. The main church was built in 895 by Bishop Hovhannes. The construction was supported by the Syunik Princes.

13:00 – 14:30 Free time

Here you can have lunch in one of the cozy restaurants. We can arrange lunch in advance upon request.

14:30 – 16:30 Transfer from Tatev to Jermuk waterfall

16:30 – 18:00 Jermuk waterfall and mineral water galleries

Jermuk is located in the mountains of Vayots Dzor. The town is surrounded by thick beautiful forests and is known for its hot springs and mineral water. A little farther one can see the beautiful waterfall and enjoy the nature.

18:00 Free time in Jermuk and overnight in Jermuk

 

* Approximate time indicated 

Day 4: Noratus Cemetery – Lake Sevan – Haghartsin monastery – Lake Parz – Deer Farm

09:00 – 10:30 Transfer from Jermuk city to Noratus Cemetery

10:30 - 11:00 Noratus Cemetery

Noratus Cemetery is a medieval cemetery with ancient khachkars located in the village of Noratus. This cemetery owns the biggest amount of khachkars in Armenia.

11:00 – 11:30 Transfer from Noratus Cemetery to Sevanavank monastery

11:30 – 13:00 Lake Sevan and Sevanavank monastery

Lake Sevan is the largest water body of Armenia. Besides having blue and green natural landmarks, town of Sevan and the nearby villages are famous for their architectural monuments. Sevanavank is the most famous of them. Sevanavank is located on the peninsula of Sevan. In 305, it was founded by St. Gregory the Illuminator, who built the church on the place of a pagan temple. In the 9th century the princes of Syunik made Sevan a point of their support. In 874 the wife of the Syunik prince Vasak and the daughter of the king Ashot Bagratuni – Mariam built here two churches – St. Arakelots and St. Astvatcatsin. 

13:00 – 14:30 Free Time

Here you can have lunch in one of the cozy restaurants. We can arrange lunch in advance upon request.

14:30 – 15:30 Transfer from Sevan to Haghartsin monastery

15:30 – 16:30 Haghartsin monastery

Haghartsin monastery is a spiritual and cultural center of medieval Armenia, located 12 km from Dilijan, surrounded by thick woods, beautiful landscapes. It is considered to be a unique example of architecture and nature harmony. The Haghartsin monument is located on a plateau surrounded by forested mountains, far beyond the settlements, with remarkable architectural value monuments and over hundreds of inscriptions, which contain rich material on the socio-political history of medieval Armenia.

16:30 – 17:00 Transfer from Haghartsin monastery to Lake Parz

17:00 – 18:00 Lake Parz

Lake Parz is located in Dilijan National Park. The lake is small and was formed by natural climatic changes.

18:00 – 18:20 Transfer to Deer Farm

18:20 – 19:00 Deer Farm

Here one can see the deer and play with them. It is a gorgeous place with beautiful landscapes.

Free time and overnight in Dilijan.

 

* Approximate time indicated 

Day 5: Old Dilijan Complex – Haghpat monastery – Sanahin monastery – Mendz Er cave – Gyumri city

11:00 – 12:00 Haghpat monastery

Haghpat Monastery is one of the largest and most important monasteries in Armenia. The monastery on the high plateau is bordered on the one one side by the peaks of the hills Surb Luys and Terunakan, and on the other side by the Lori fortress and in the Sagidzor canyon where flowing streams of the rivers Saghik and Kayan.

12:00 – 12:30 Transfer from Haghpat monastery to Sanahin monastery

12:30 – 13:30 Sanahin monastery

Sanahin Monastery complex is located on the right bank of the Debed river, in the village of Sanahin. The complex was founded by Ashot III Bagratuni in 966. Since the end of the 10th century it became an administrative center and a burial vault of the Kurikyan dynasty. In X-XI centuries, the monastery was a major cultural center, a university and a rich library were founded. At the end of the 12th century the complex was subordinated to the ruling of the Zakaryan dynasty.

13:30 – 15:00 Free Time

Here you can have lunch in one of the cozy restaurants. We can arrange lunch in advance upon request.

15:00 – 15:30 Transfer from Sanahin monastery to Mendz Er cave

15:30 – 16:00 Mendz Er cave

16:00 –18:00 Transfer from Mendz Er cave to Gyumri

18:00 Free time and overnight in Gyumri 

* Approximate time indicated 

Day 6: Gyumri – Black Fortress – Monument of Armenian Alphabet – Saghmosavank monastery

10:00 – 12:00 Walking city tour in Gyumri

This tour will take you to the city of Gyumri – once the artistic capital, and possibly the most beautiful city of Armenia. You will get the chance to explore the city center with its two famous churches. To get acquainted with the daily urban life of Gyumri, you will visit Dzitoghtsyan House-Museum of Social Life and National Architecture, where a collection of the Alexandropol social life characteristics, from the 19th century up to the 1920s. exhibits.

12:00 – 12:15 Transfer from the city center to Black Fortress

12։15 – 13:00 Black Fortress

Black Fortress was built during the Russian – Turkish war, the fortress still serves as a military base. 

13:00 - 14:30 Free time in Gyumri

Here you can have lunch in one of the cozy restaurants. We can arrange lunch in advance upon request.

14:30 - 16:00 Transfer from Gyumri to Armenian Alphabet Monument

16:00 - 16:30 Armenian Alphabet Monument

Armenian Alphabet Monument is a monument which consists of 39 carved Armenian Letters. It was situated in 2005 as a gift for the 1600th birthday of Armenian Alphabet.

16:30 – 16:45 Transfer from Armenian Alphabet Monument to Saghmosavank monastery 

16:45 – 17:30 Saghmosavank monastery 

The monastery complex Saghmosavank is located on the right bank of the Kasakh River, in the village of Saghmosavan. According to tradition, Saghmosavank was founded by Grigor Lusavorich (Grigory the Illuminator). The St. Sion Church was built by Prince Vache Vachutian in 1215. It is a cross-shaped inside and rectangular outside church with a high cylinder-shaped drum and a conical dome. The facades of the church are decorated with “Armenian hollows”. 

17:30 – 18:30 Transfer from Saghmosavank to Yerevan

* Approximate time indicated 

Purchase, Changing & Cancellation policy

You can buy this service in full or book it by paying 30% of the total amount. In case of booking, you will pay the rest of the cost of your service online before providing the service or in cash / non-cash at the organization's office.

In case of changing the date of service, no fee will be charged if you inform the organization at least 24 hours before the service is provided, and in case of later notification on change - 10% of the total cost will be charged. It is possible to change the direction or type of service only at least 24 hours before the service is to be provided. In this case, the final calculation is made, the corresponding changes are made, if possible.

In the case of extreme weather conditions or force majeure, the entity has the right to change, reduce or cancel the approved purchase. In case of cancellation by the organization, you are offered another equivalent service.

Without any penalty purchase cancellation is available at least 24 hours in advance. After that, the whole value of the service is non-refundable in case of purchase, cancellation, as well as without the consent of the service provider. For full information on money refund and other costs related to that can be found in the Public Contract.

Payment methods
  1. Bank transfer is the transfer of an corresponding amount to the bank account of the organization. You can pay in drams, rubles, dollars and euros.
  2. Online payment is the payment made through the official website of the organization. At the moment it is possible to make a payment with Visa / Master cards of any exchange rate.
  3. Card payment is the payment via Visa / Master card through the POS terminal in the organization's office. The amount of the excursions/service is presented in Armenian drams, but you can pay with any exchange rate card (your bank changes the exchange rate of the corresponding amount). The organization does NOT CHARGE extra amount during card payment.
  4. Cash payment is the payment at the office of the organization by cash. Payments are accepted only in Armenian drams. There is a bank and ATM next to the organization's office.
COVID-19 safety rules

We strictly follow the COVID-19 safety rules of the RA government. Please, take masks and individual sanitizers with you.

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