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Private Experience in Armenia

Monasteries & Ararat Trail

A cultural tour around the Ararat valley — Khor Virap, Etchmiadzin, Zvartnots and Noravank, with Mount Ararat in view almost all the way.

6 days / 5 nights $790 / person
Monasteries & Ararat Trail

Tour Highlights

Khor Virap & Mt. Ararat
Etchmiadzin Cathedral
Zvartnots ruins (UNESCO)
Noravank & Areni

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1

Day 1: Arrival in Yerevan

Airport pickup, welcome dinner, overnight in Yerevan.

Day 2

Day 2: Etchmiadzin & Zvartnots

Etchmiadzin cathedral, treasury museum, ruins of Zvartnots Cathedral.

Day 3

Day 3: Khor Virap & Areni

Ararat panoramas from Khor Virap, Areni-1 cave and wine tasting. Red cliffs of the Amaghu valley, Noravank monastery, local lunch.

Day 4

Day 4: Gyumri

Drive to Gyumri, city tour, cooking masterclass and lunch

Day 5

Day 5: Garni & Geghard

Garni Temple, Symphony of Stones, rock-hewn Geghard monastery, lavash baking.

Day 6

Day 6: Departure

Free morning, transfer to the airport.