Armenia · CG-TOUR-ARM-DISCOVER-6N
Discover Armenia: Culture, Lakes & Southern Highlands
A private seven-day, six-night journey through Armenia: Yerevan’s living culture, sailing on Lake Sevan, the forests of Dilijan, Areni wine country and the dramatic landscapes of Tatev. For couples, friends and private parties, with transport adapted to your group size.
Discover Armenia through encounters as well as landmarks. Explore manuscripts and take part in a workshop at Matenadaran; feel the mountain air on Lake Sevan; taste local wine in Areni; and learn how lavash is baked in Garni. Between these experiences lie ancient monasteries, forest scenery and the deep valleys of the southern highlands.
The journey includes five nights at Ani Grand Hotel in Yerevan and one at Mirhav Hotel in Goris, with breakfast. The overnight in Goris makes the southern section a two-day journey: travel out through Khor Virap, Areni and Noravank, then return via Tatev and Khndzoresk.
An English-speaking guide assists on arrival and accompanies days 2–6. This is a private itinerary, not a scheduled departure shared with strangers. Vehicles are selected for your party, including larger groups. Enter your paying guests and room count; single and double rooms are combined as needed, without extra beds. Twin beds, children and luggage are checked before confirmation.
The pace is moderate, with walking, stairs and long driving sections in the south. Lake sailing depends on weather; museum and cable-car opening days are checked when planning the final schedule. Khndzoresk access arrangements and any optional local-car supplement are confirmed with you. The online price is an estimate; all bookings require manual confirmation.
Itinerary
Day 1 — Arrival in Yerevan
Private airport transfer, English-speaking arrival assistance and hotel check-in. The rest of the day is free; a welcome dinner or evening city walk can be arranged separately. Overnight in Yerevan.
Day 2 — Yerevan and the world of manuscripts
Start with Victory Park and the Mother Armenia panorama, then explore the Cascade and Swan Lake area. Visit Matenadaran and take part in its herbs-making experience. Local museum and workshop guiding are included alongside your tour guide. Overnight in Yerevan.
Day 3 — Lake Sevan, sailing and Dilijan
Visit Sevanavank Monastery and enjoy a sailing experience on Lake Sevan, subject to weather. Continue to Old Dilijan for its traditional streets and craft shops, then spend relaxed time at Lake Parz. Additional boating and kayaking at Parz are optional. Return to Yerevan.
Day 4 — Ararat views, Areni wine and the road south
Visit Khor Virap, continue to Old Areni for a wine experience, explore Areni-1 Cave with local guiding and discover Noravank in its red-rock canyon. Continue to Goris for the night. Lunch and dinner are optional.
Day 5 — Tatev and Khndzoresk
Take the Wings of Tatev cable car with a return ticket and visit Tatev Monastery above the Vorotan Gorge. Continue to Khndzoresk Cave City, then return to Yerevan through the southern landscapes. Local access vehicles, if requested or required for your party, are arranged separately. Overnight in Yerevan.
Day 6 — Crafts, lavash, Garni and Geghard
Browse Vernissage, continue to Garni Temple and join a lavash-baking experience. Explore the Symphony of Stones and Geghard Monastery before returning to Yerevan. Shopping purchases, lunches and evening shows are optional. Overnight in Yerevan.
Day 7 — Departure
Breakfast if flight time allows, check-out and private airport transfer.
Included
6 hotel nights with breakfast: 5 at Ani Grand Hotel in Yerevan and 1 at Mirhav Hotel in Goris.
Private transportation for the itinerary, including both airport transfers.
English-speaking arrival assistance and guide service on days 2–6.
Matenadaran admission and herbs-making workshop, including the package’s two local guiding services.
Lake Sevan sailing; Old Areni wine experience; Areni-1 Cave admission and local guide; Khndzoresk admission.
Tatev return cable car, Garni Temple and Symphony of Stones admission, lavash baking.
Bottled water during the programme.
Not included / optional
Flights, applicable visa costs, travel and medical insurance.
Lunches and dinners, except food or drink expressly included in the listed experiences.
Optional local-car services at Khndzoresk; extra boating or kayaking at Lake Parz.
Welcome or farewell dinners, cultural shows, brandy tasting, additional activities and hotel upgrades.
Early check-in, late check-out, personal expenses, shopping and tips.
Any service not expressly listed as included.
Meeting point
Arrival and departure: Yerevan Zvartnots International Airport. Please include both flight details in your request.
Cancellation terms
Payment and cancellation conditions are supplied with your individual offer after checking hotels and suppliers. A submitted request is not a confirmed reservation.