(A UNIT OF NOVA GROUP OF COMPANIES)

NOVA TRAVEL

Treasures of Armenia-9 DAYS

​ITINERARY-9 DAYS

Day 1: To Yerevan

Afternoon flight from  to Yerevan, via Kiev. Arrive into Yerevan and transfer to the Hotel or similar for 7 nights. (N)

Day 2: Yerevan

Full day city tour of the capital of Armenia, including Republic Square, Mayr Hayastan and Tsitsernakaberd monument and museum. (B, L, D)

Day 3: Ashtarak & Amberd

Morning drive to the town of Ashtarak, which is flanked on two sides by Mount Aragat and Mount Ara. Visit the Karmravor church, dating back to the seventh century, which is the most impressive structure in the city with its red domed roof and intricate carvings located inside. Continue to Amberd, home to an old fortress looking out over the Ararat plains, renowned for never having had its walls breached. (B, L, D)

Day 4: Alaverdi

Morning drive to the city of Alaverdi followed by visits to the monasteries of Sanahin and Haghpat, two Unesco world heritage listed buildings dramatically located on opposing mountainous spurs. (B, L, D)

Day 5: Khor Virap & Noravank

Drive to visit the Khov Virap monastery, a famous pilgrimage site close to the Turkish border. Continue to view the Noravank Monastery and return to Yerevan for the afternoon at leisure. (B, L, D)

Day 6: Lake Sevan & Dilijan

Full day tour to Lake Sevan, to visit the Sevanavank Monastery. Continue to the mountain village of Gosh, where the Goshavank monastic complex was founded in 1188. The houses within the complex are well preserved and contain carved crucifixes and old Armenian inscriptions. After lunch, visit the Noraduz, which hosts the an excellent collection of khachkars. (B, L, D)

Day 7: Echmiadzin & Yerevan

Morning visit to the ruins of Zvartnots Cathedral and the seventh-century Temple of Heaven Angels. Return to Yerevan to visit the National History museum. (B, L, D)

Day 8: Garni & Geghard

Morning visit to the Roman temple of Garni, followed by Geghard Monastery, which was carved into solid rock. (B, L, D)

Day 9: To Home

Early morning transfer to the airport and fly to home via Kiev.