Day 1: Arrival
Arrival at Zvartnots International Airport.
Day 2: Yerevan
Arrival at Zvartnots International Airport.
Transfer to the hotel.
Breakfast.
Late breakfast at the hotel.
You will start the tour with the capital of Armenia: Yerevan. For ages, this city has been known as the "pink city" because of the color of the stone it was built with. We will visit Republic Square, Mashtoc Avenue, the House of Opera and Ballet after Aram Khachatryan, and the park "Cascade."
Visit Vernissage, a vibrant open-air market and cultural phenomenon in the heart of Yerevan. Vernissage gathers local artists, craftsmen, and vendors who sell handmade crafts, traditional Armenian art, souvenirs, jewelry, carpets, ceramics, and more.
Visit the Gum Market, one of the most vivid places in Yerevan. Open daily, you can find fresh fruits, vegetables, meat, spices, dried fruits, cheeses, traditional Armenian bread (lavash), pickles, and more.
Overnight in Yerevan.
Day 3: Yerevan - Garni - Geghard - Aragats - Lake Kari - Byurakan
Breakfast at the hotel.
Pick up from the hotel and transfer to the garage for contract formalities and the start of the journey.
Visit Garni, a Pagan temple built in the 1st century AD. It’s the only temple preserved from Pagan times in Armenia and was devoted to the god Mihr.
Continue to Geghard Monastery, named after the legendary lance that pierced the body of Christ. The present complex was built in the mid-13th century.
Visit Aragats, the highest mountain in Armenia, at 4,090 meters. The extinct volcano offers diverse hiking trails and ski touring in winter.
Lake Kari, located on the slopes of Mount Aragats, is mostly formed by ice and snow.
Dinner at the hotel.
Overnight in Byurakan.
Day 4: Byurakan - Shirakamut - Stepanavan
Breakfast at the hotel.
- Shirakamut Village and Trchkan Waterfall
Visit Trchkan Waterfall, the highest waterfall in Armenia, located in Shirakamut Village.
Drive to Stepanavan.
Dinner at the hotel.
Overnight in Stepanavan.
Day 5: Stepanavan – Odzun – Haghpat – Yenokavan
Breakfast at the hotel.
Drive to Lori Province.
Visit the 6th-century Odzun Monastery, one of the oldest and best-preserved religious monuments in Armenia.
Continue to Haghpat Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its medieval architecture and intricate stone carvings.
Drive to Yenokavan Village, a summer resort offering horseback riding, mountain biking, trekking, and ziplining.
Dinner at the hotel.
Overnight in Yenokavan.
Day 6: Yenokavan – Navur – Lake Parz – Tsapatagh
Breakfast at the hotel.
Visit Parz Lake, a small, atmospheric lake located in the Dilijan National Park, surrounded by lush forests.
Drive to Lake Sevan, one of the largest freshwater lakes in the world. Visit Sevanavank Monastery on the Sevan Peninsula, dating back to the 10th century.
Dinner at the hotel.
Overnight in Tsapatagh.
Day 7: Tsapatagh – Vardenis – Selim – Noravank – Khor Virap – Yerevan
Breakfast at the hotel.
Drive through the Selim Caravanserai, once a key stop on the Great Silk Road.
Continue to Noravank Monastery, a 12th-century monastery known for its unique sculpture of Father God.
Lunch in the cave café at the river Gnishik gorge.
Visit Khor Virap Monastery, where Gregory the Illuminator was imprisoned for 13 years. Enjoy the spectacular view of Mount Ararat.
Return to Yerevan.
Overnight in Yerevan.
Day 8: Departure
Transfer to Zvartnots International Airport.
Say goodbye to Armenia!
Motorcycles
Category A
- Yamaha XT 660
- Africa Adventure Sport 2019 mechanic (side cases)
- Africa 2017 automatic (side cases)
Category B
- 2018 Suzuki v strom 650
- 2014 Honda NC 750 (side cases)
- BMW R 1200 GS 2009