Sevan (Sevanavank) - Dilijan (Goshavank, Haghartsin) Tbilisi (overnight)

Sevanavank Monastery - This tour includes a visit to “The Jewel of Armenia” or the “Geghama Sea” - Lake Sevan. On the northwest shore of Lake Sevan lies one of the finest examples of medieval Armenian architecture – the Sevanavank Monastery. Established in 874 AD by Princess Mariam, the church structures were built using black tuff, likely giving the monastery its name Sevanavank - “the Black Monastery”.

Haghartsin Monastery - The next stop is “Armenian Switzerland” - Dilijan. Located 13 km northeast of Dilijan in a picturesque setting is the Haghartsin Monastery complex (‘Dance of the Eagles’). Constructed between the 10th and 13th centuries, it comprises three churches.

Goshavank Monastery - Goshavank Monastery became a renowned religious and scholarly hub in medieval Armenia during the 12th-13th centuries. The monastery was constructed between 1188 and the late 13th century.

Tbilisi - The final stop of the first day is Tbilisi, where an overnight stay is planned.

Mtskheta - Jvari - City tour in Tbilisi, Alaverdi (overnight)

Mtskheta - Founded in the 5th century BC, the ancient city of Mtskheta is located at the junction of the Mtkvari and Aragvi rivers. It houses the Svetitskhoveli Cathedral (11th century) and Jvari Monastery (6th century), which are among the most important monuments of Georgian Christian architecture and have played a crucial role in the development of medieval architecture in the Caucasus. Mtskheta, along with Svetitskhoveli Cathedral and Jvari, is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Tbilisi - Enjoy a sightseeing city tour in the charming city of Tbilisi, exploring its main attractions.

Alaverdi - Spend the night in the town of Alaverdi in Armenia.

Haghpat - Sanahin - Dendropark - Armenian Alphabet - Yerevan

Haghpat Monastery - Founded by Queen Khosrovanush (wife of Armenian King Ashot III) in AD 976, Haghpat Monastery includes a narthex, two corridor-sepulchers, a refectory, a scriptorium, the Chapel of Hamazasp, a belfry, several chapel-tombs, and cross-stones (khachkars).

Sanahin Monastery - Sanahin served as the administrative center and family burial site for the Kyurikyan Bagratids (10th and 11th centuries) and was the Episcopal residence for the diocese until the 11th century. These monasteries are listed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List.

Stepanavan Sochut Dendropark - Established by Polish engineer-forester Edmon Leonovich in 1933, the Stepanavan botanical garden features over 500 plant species.

Armenian Alphabet Monument - The Armenian alphabet was created by Mesrop Mashtots in 405 to make the Bible accessible to Armenians and to promote Christianity.

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Transport by air-conditioned vehicle according to the number of participants

• Food and drinks
• Lunch
• Hotel accomodiation

• Dress code is smart casual
• Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
• A current valid passport is required on the day of travel

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