Armenia Exploration: A Journey through History, Culture, and Majestic Monasteries

Explore a land steeped in antiquity and rich traditions where you will marvel at the grandeur of awe-inspiring monasteries, the ultra-pure air, and stunning panoramas.

Duration: 6 days
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Arrival: Transfer to the hotel

Republic Square - Upon your arrival in Yerevan, our Feel Armenia team will greet you. Welcome to Armenia! You will be taken to your hotel. Since you’ll likely be tired from your journey, we haven’t scheduled any activities for today. Instead, you can relax at the hotel and prepare for the days ahead.
What’s next?

Yerevan - Khor Virap - St Gayane Church - St. Hripsime Church – Etchmiadzin - Zvartnots - Yerevan

Khor Virap - Where did Christianity begin? It dates back to the late third century when Grigor the Enlightener was persecuted for trying to prove Christ’s existence. Khor Virap is the site of his suffering. The monastery faces the biblical Mount Ararat. We can say that everything started here and then moved to Echmiadzin.

Saint Gayane Church - The spiritual city of Echmiadzin awaits you, where you will connect with the roots of Christianity. The churches of St Gayane and St Hripsime are located in Echmiadzin, not far from the Echmiadzin monastery. These churches are dedicated to the three virgins who preached Christianity in the late 3rd century.

Alex and Marie Manoogian Treasury House Museum - Next, you will visit the Echmiadzin monastery. Here, you will see the world’s first monastery and explore the museum, which houses many valuable and significant pieces of art, including the Holy Lance (Geghard) that pierced Christ’s side and relics of Noah’s Ark.

Zvartnots Temple - Not far from Echmiadzin, you’ll find another masterpiece in ruins, yet its beauty and harmony with the surroundings remain intact. Zvartnots stands before you and Mount Ararat. After an unforgettable day, you’ll return to Yerevan.

Yerevan - Geghard -Garni – Symphony of Stones- Yerevan

The Monastery of Geghard - Begin your morning with a Christian spirit and harmonize your soul and mind at the Geghard monastery. The morning liturgy is the perfect start to the day. Dating back to the 4th century, this monastery is one of the greatest masterpieces of Armenian architecture and culture, exuding immense power and might. After an emotional experience, continue to Garni.

Garni Temple - You’ve likely heard of the time when people worshipped various gods and goddesses, known as paganism. Before adopting Christianity, Armenians were pagans. The only remaining pagan temple from that era stands in the village of Garni, which you will visit today. The Temple of Garni dates back to the first century AD. Besides the temple, Garni offers several churches, stunning nature, and majestic mountains. Here, you’ll have a special opportunity to enjoy a Duduk concert organized just for you.

Garni Gorge - Additionally, the Symphony of Stones is a natural wonder that is beyond words. Whether you take a jeep tour or hike, the beauty of the Symphony of Stones is something to behold.

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Monastery Sevanavank - The journey continues as you head to the greenest area in Armenia. First, enjoy the incredible treasure of Lake Sevan, one of the largest freshwater lakes in the world. On the peninsula extending into the lake, you’ll find the impressive Sevanavank monastic complex.

Haghartsin Monastery - Next, proceed to Dilijan, a city known for its lush vegetation and forests, where you can breathe in the fresh air. Near Dilijan, you’ll visit the Haghartsin Monastery, a magnificent gem nestled in the forest. This monastery has been a significant center of education and culture since the 13th century.

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Karmravor Church - The trip begins in Yerevan, heading to Ashtarak city, where you’ll see several churches: Karmravor, Tsiranavor, and Spitakavor. These churches date back to the 4th, 5th, and 14th centuries, respectively. The names of the churches correspond to colors: Karmravor means red, Tsiranavor means apricot, and Spitakavor means white. The legend behind these churches is fascinating.

Amberd Fortress - Next, prepare to visit the Amberd fortress, dating back to the 7th century. This fortress exemplifies Armenia’s remarkable fortress construction. Amberd means “a fortress in the clouds,” and it truly lives up to its name.

Vahramashen Church - Near the fortress, you’ll find another stunning structure, the Vahramashen monastery, dating back to the 11th century. A special note: you’ll be on the slopes of Mt Aragats, where you can enjoy the uniquely fresh air.

Departure: Transfer to the airport

Republic Square - On the final day of your trip, we must say goodbye, hoping to see you again soon. You will be transferred to Zvartnots International Airport.

What's Included
  • Included entrance fees
  • Professional guiding service
  • Duduk concert at Garni
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Airport transfer service
  • All transportation provided
  • Jeeping adventure to the Symphony of Stones
What's Not Included
  • Tips
  • Alcoholic Beverages
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Ajith_r
Aug 24, 2024
Amazing tour & nicely managed - The tour was excellent & nicely arranged by Feel Armenia. Lida was in continuous contact right from the booking till end of the tour. Tamara was our guide for the trip and an amazing person. She took care of all the day to day program & was accommodating to our requests going above & beyond meeting our expectations. She shared good info & history of all the places we visited. She even suggested different itinerary & location suiting to our needs and Feel Armenia accommodated the changed itinerary without any additional charges. Was a memorable trip indeed. Best wishes.
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Ansed203
Jan 26, 2020
An incredible journey in Armenia - Dear Feel Armenia team, I am so thankful for the journey in Armenia wich you organized for us. We were a big group of different ages. And the whole program was made jjustfor us. We had a culturally rich, informative and defintely relaxing trip with these amazing people. Thank you very much for doing everything and making our year. We are already waitong for our next trip with them. Would highly recommend to everyone visiting Armenia. Feel Armenia is the master of this field.
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