Monasteries & Ararat Trail

6 days / 5 nights · from €790 per person

Monasteries & Ararat Trail

[Placeholder description.] A pilgrimage route along the Ararat valley — Khor Virap, Etchmiadzin, Zvartnots and Noravank, with Mount Ararat in view almost all the way.

Highlights

  • Khor Virap & Mt. Ararat
  • Etchmiadzin Mother See
  • Zvartnots ruins (UNESCO)
  • Noravank & Areni

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arrival in Yerevan

    [Placeholder] Airport pickup, welcome dinner, overnight in Yerevan.

  2. Day 2

    Etchmiadzin & Zvartnots

    [Placeholder] Mother See of Etchmiadzin, treasury museum, ruins of Zvartnots Cathedral.

  3. Day 3

    Khor Virap & Areni

    [Placeholder] Ararat panoramas from Khor Virap, Areni-1 cave and wine tasting.

  4. Day 4

    Noravank canyon

    [Placeholder] Red cliffs of the Amaghu valley, Noravank monastery, local lunch.

  5. Day 5

    Garni & Geghard

    [Placeholder] Garni Temple, Symphony of Stones, rock-hewn Geghard, lavash baking.

  6. Day 6

    Departure

    [Placeholder] Free morning, transfer to the airport.

Included

  • 5 nights hotel (3–4★)
  • Half Board
  • Private transport & driver
  • Licensed guide
  • All entrance fees

Not included

  • × International flights
  • × Dinners (unless noted)
  • × Personal expenses
  • × Alcoholic drinks (unless noted)
  • × Tips