Armenia Guaranteed Departure Tour 2025

Arrival to Zvartnots International Airport. Meet your Phoenix Tour representative. Transfer to the hotel. Check in. Overnight in Yerevan.

Breakfast. Yerevan city tour. Visit Victory Park and Mother Armenia monument. Take a walking tour of the Cascade Complex, with its Sculpture Park and Cafesjian Center for the Arts. Visit the magnificent building of the Opera House, the postmodern Northern Avenue and the city's main Republic Square. Visit Armenian Genocide Memorial Complex and Museum. Visit History Museum of Armenia. Visit Vernissage flea market for buying local handmade souvenirs from wood, semi-precious stones, silver etc. Overnight in Yerevan.

Breakfast. Drive to Echmiatsin – the administrative and spiritual center of Armenian Apostolic Church. Visit Echmiatsin Main Cathedral (UNESCO) and museum, where the main relics of  Armenian Apostolic Church are preserved: the piece of Noah’s Arch and the Holy Lance with which Jesus was pierced on the cross. Return to Yerevan. On the way stop at Zvartnots and visit the ruins of Zvartnots temple (UNESCO). After returning to Yerevan, visit farmers market “Shuka”, where you can buy dried fruits, nuts, local sweets, spices. Overnight in Yerevan.

Breakfast. Drive to visit the 13th century cave monastery of Geghard (UNESCO World Heritage Site). The name of the monastery originates from the spear, which had wounded Jesus at the Crucifixion. The Spear currently stored amongst many other relics in the Echmiadzin's Cathedral Museum. Drive to the oldest surviving building on the territory of Armenia, the 1st century Garni Pagan Temple. Visit Garni Gorge to see the breathtaking vertical cliffs of the octagonal basalt columns, called the "Symphony of Stones". Then visit the local village house, where you take a part in the traditional Armenian bread lavash baking process. Lavash is a flatbread, usually baked in tonir and served with various dishes, used as a wrap for cheese with greens, for sandwiches or enjoyed on its own. Return to Yerevan. Overnight in Yerevan.

Breakfast. Drive to the Khor Virap Monastery, where the Mt. Ararat reveals its breathtaking size and splendor. Continue to the Vayots Dzor Province, which is Armenia’s most storied wine growing region.  Drive through the Gnishik Protected Area, surrounded by red cliffs to visit Noravank. Visit Areni-1 cave, where in 2007, a team of Armenian and Irish archaeologists found a 6,100-year-old winery and a 5,500-year-old leather shoe. Continue to Old Bridge small family wine factory, which is famous for its rather delicious dry red wine. Return to Yerevan. Overnight in Yerevan.

Breakfast. Drive to visit Lake Sevan - the largest lake in Armenia and one of the largest high-altitude lakes in the world. The lake is known for its stunning beauty. The Sevanavank Monastery, located on a peninsula in the lake, is also a notable attraction. Drive to Dilijan. Explore Dilijan on a charming walking city tour, including a stop at the renowned Handicrafts Street. Here, you’ll witness the crafting of unique Armenian souvenirs made from wood, stone, and ceramics. Continue to the enchanting Haghartsin Monastery, hidden deep within a forest. As it suddenly emerges from the dense woods, the monastery leaves visitors with a magical sense of discovering a lost world. Return to Yerevan. Overnight in Yerevan.

Breakfast. Visit the serene Saghmosavank Monastery, a beautiful 13th-century complex perched on the edge of the breathtaking Kasagh Gorge. Known as the “Monastery of Psalms,” it offers stunning views of the surrounding landscape and features intricate Armenian architectural details. With its peaceful atmosphere and historic charm, Saghmosavank provides an unforgettable glimpse into Armenia’s spiritual and cultural heritage. Return to Yerevan. Visit Matenadaran – the institute of ancient manuscripts. Free time in the city center. Overnight in Yerevan

Breakfast. Check-out. Transfer to the airport. Departure from Yerevan.