Authentic Armenia: Beyond the Ordinary
About this journey
The most complete journey, for travellers who want the real Armenia — not just the postcard spots.
The route takes in spiritual monasteries, alpine landscapes, the northern Lori region, Lake Sevan and traditional crafts. It is built without exhausting transfers: busy days alternate with free ones.
The price includes 7 nights with breakfasts, all excursions and masterclasses, transfers, a professional guide and entrance fees.
What to Bring & Dress Code
Helpful travel tips for a smooth and comfortable journey
What to bring
- Passport or photo ID
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Bottle of drinking water
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Cash in AMD for lunch & souvenirs
- Mobile phone charger or power bank
Dress code & Footwear
Comfortable casual or sportswear and walking shoes with good support. When visiting active churches and monasteries, modest attire covering shoulders and knees is recommended (a headscarf for women).
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Yerevan
- Airport pick-up
- Transfer and hotel check-in
- Day 2
Ararat views and spiritual centres
- Ararat panoramas
- Saghmosavank Monastery
- Hovhannavank Monastery
- Day 3
Northern Armenia — Lori
- Sanahin Monastery (UNESCO)
- Haghpat Monastery (UNESCO)
- Zarni-Parni fortress
- Mendz-Er cave
- Day 4
Dilijan and Lake Sevan
- Dilijan forests
- Lake Parz
- Goshavank Monastery
- Transfer to Lake Sevan
- Day 5
Free day at Sevan
- Free day by the lake
- Optional activities
- Day 6
Tsaghkadzor and Gutanasar
- Tsaghkadzor mountain resort
- Kecharis Monastery
- Gutanasar volcano
- Day 7
Traditions and UNESCO heritage
- Lavash-baking masterclass
- Geghard Monastery (UNESCO)
- Garni Temple
- Charents Arch
- Azat reservoir
- Day 8
End of the journey
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Transfer to the airport
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✓Guaranteed departure on your date
✓Free cancellation up to 48h prior
✓Experienced licensed guides and chauffeurs
Route
- 1Saghmosavank
- 2Hovhannavank
- 3Sanahin and Haghpat (UNESCO)
- 4Dilijan
- 5Lake Parz
- 6Goshavank
- 7Lake Sevan
- 8Tsaghkadzor
- 9Geghard Monastery
- 10Garni Temple
Already included in the package price
- Hotel & breakfasts
- All transfers
- Guide for the whole route
- Entrance tickets