Armenia. In the Footsteps of Ancient Kingdoms

8
days
15.07.2026
2 100 USD

The Ultimate Armenia Tour

Jeeping — Lake Sevan — Wineries — Karahunj Observatory & much more.

We have created a completely new travel format and included: lunches and dinners in selected restaurants, wine and brandy tastings, a two-day jeep expedition into the mountains to ancient fortresses, an Armenian cuisine masterclass, and a boat crossing of Lake Sevan.




Route map: Wave
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Zvartnots Temple
Two-day Jeep tour
Живописное озеро Севан
The legendary Ararat Cognac Factory
Mighty Ararat
Tour program: Wave

Late in the evening we arrive in Yerevan. Our representative meets us at the airport and we travel to the hotel. After check-in, we have free time to rest after the flight.

After breakfast we go to the famous Ararat Brandy Factory. We will see historic cellars, learn over 120 years of tradition, and taste the well-known varieties – “Three Stars” and “Nairi”.

Next, we drive to the ancient pagan temple of Garni – the only one preserved in the region. After lunch we visit the medieval Geghard Monastery, partly carved inside a rock and listed by UNESCO.

In the evening we return to Yerevan and walk around the city together: Republic Square, Opera House, Cascade, central avenues. We will go up to a viewpoint overlooking the whole city.

At the end of the day – a festive dinner in a national restaurant with a show program. Overnight in Yerevan.

We have breakfast at the hotel and go to Lake Sevan – the largest high-mountain freshwater lake in the Caucasus. We take a boat trip, enjoy the views and have lunch.

After lunch we head to green Dilijan – a true “Armenian Swiss resort”. Together we visit the monasteries of Haghartsin and Goshavank and walk through the protected area. Dinner, hotel check-in and rest.

In the morning we leave Dilijan and go to Haghpat Monastery – a former educational center where manuscripts were copied and philosophy was taught.

Then we explore the Zarni-Parni cave-fortress complex, now an open-air museum with rare artifacts. After lunch we visit another masterpiece of medieval architecture – Sanahin Monastery.

Late in the evening we return to Yerevan. Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast, we will travel by jeep to the Holy Site of Khor Virap, which offers a famous view of Mount Ararat. Next, we will proceed to the village of Areni, the capital of Armenian wine. We will visit a winery, taste wine, and have lunch.


After that, we will visit the 5th-century Smbataperd Fortress, which is impregnable, majestic, and offers incredible panoramic views. In the evening, we will arrive in Yeghegyshki, where we will have dinner and check into a hotel.


We have breakfast and head to the Tatev Cable Car, the longest passenger cable car in the world. Together, we ascend above the mountain gorges and visit a 9th-century monastery.

Next, we drive to the cave city of Khndzoresk, cross the famous suspension bridge, and then stop at the ancient Karahunj observatory, a monument dating back to the 6th millennium BC.

At the end of the day, we visit the Shaki waterfall. We return to Yerevan in the evening. Dinner and rest. 


This day is dedicated to the spiritual capital of Armenia – Echmiadzin. Together we will visit the churches of St. Hripsime, St. Gayane, St. Shogakat, and the main cathedral.

In the museum-treasury, we will see historical relics – the copy of Geghard, part of the Cross, and other relics. Lunch and a culinary master class, where we will prepare traditional Armenian dishes ourselves.

The final stop is the Zvartnots Temple (UNESCO). In the evening, we will have a farewell dinner. Overnight stay in Yerevan.


Early transfer to the airport. We fly home with vivid impressions and new emotions.

The cost of the tour: Wave
2 100 USD
per person in a double room:
The price of the tour includes:
7 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast (5 nights in Yerevan, 1 night in Dilijan, 1 night in Yeghegis)
transport and all transfers during the tour
two-day jeep tour (Yerevan - Arenas, Arenas - Tatev)
excursions according to the program
6 lunches and 7 dinners at local restaurants
cognac tasting at the Ararat factory
wine tasting in the Arena
master class on cooking a national dish
master class on cooking a national dish
Airport transfer for all flights
Services of a professional Russian-speaking guide/driver
The price of the tour does NOT include:
Air tickets
Tip
Personal expenses
Our photo report: Wave

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