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ARMENIA: COLOURS & FLAVOURS

Explore Armenia’s rich heritage and dramatic landscapes, from Yerevan’s museums to ancient monasteries and mountain vistas.
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ABOUT THE TOUR

The Republic of Armenia, the first nation to adopt Christianity as its religion in the 4th century, has a rich cultural heritage as witnessed in the museums of its capital, Yerevan, and in the remarkable early churches, monasteries, and cave dwellings set in the majestic mountain scenery of the South Caucasus. We begin in Yerevan with a city tour including the State Museum of Armenian History, with collections documenting ancient history through to modern times, and the Armenian Genocide Museum and Memorial. We also visit the historic churches at Etchmiadzin, including the ruined church of Zvartnots and Etchmiadzin Cathedral, and the Sergei Parajanov Museum with its eclectic works by the artist.

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Leaving the city, we travel south to the monastery of Khor Virap, with its splendid views of Mount Ararat, and the evocative Noravank Monastery complex. We continue south to the picturesque town of Goris and we visit the impressive walled monastery at Tatev and the home and museum of Armenian prose writer Axel Bakounts. Crossing the Selim Pass, we visit Orbelian’s caravanserai, before continuing to Lake Sevan, one of the largest mountain lakes in the world, and onwards to Dilijan, surrounded by the forests of the Dilijan National Park. Here we visit the remote Goshavank Monastery and the Makaravank and Haghartsin Monasteries before our journey back to Yerevan. The tour ends with the remarkable rock-carved churches at Geghard, the Hellenistic Temple at Garni and the magnificent Matenadaran, a depository of over 12,000 ancient manuscripts.

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Chris Caldicott | Tour Leader | Ultimate Travel Company

DAY-BY-DAY OVERVIEW

Tuesday 15 September – London / Paris / Yerevan

Air France flight from London Heathrow via Paris to Yerevan (not included in the cost of the tour).

Group transfer to the 5-star Armenia Marriott Hotel on Republic Square where three nights are spent.

Overnight: Armenia Marriott Hotel, Yerevan

Wednesday 16 September – Yerevan

City tour of Yerevan including Republic Square, the State Museum of Armenian History, the Government and National Assembly buildings, Opera Square, Cascade steps and Mother of Armenia Statue.

Lunch at a local restaurant. Visit the Genocide Memorial and Museum. Dinner at the Megeryan Carpet Factory.

Overnight: Armenia Marriott Hotel, Yerevan

Thursday 17 September – Yerevan & Etchmiadzin

Excursion to Etchmiadzin including Zvartnots Cathedral ruins, Etchmiadzin Cathedral, St. Hripsime and St. Gayane Churches and the Treasury Museum of Etchmiadzin.

Cooking demonstration and lunch at Cross of Armenian Unity NGO in Etchmiadzin. Return to Yerevan and visit the museum of cinema director and artist Paradjanov. Dinner at a local restaurant.

Overnight: Armenia Marriott Hotel, Yerevan

 

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Friday 18 September – Yerevan / Goris

Drive to Khor Virap Monastery with its spectacular view of Mount Ararat. Continue to the Areni Caves.

Lunch and wine tasting in the Vayots-Dzor region. Visit the mysterious standing stones of Karahunj or Carahunge and drive on to Goris. Check into the boutique Red Roof Hotel where two nights are spent. Dinner at the hotel.

Overnight: Red Roof Hotel, Goris

Saturday 19 September – Goris & Tatev

Visit the town of Goris. Continue to Tatev and take the “Wings of Tatev” cable car to Tatev Monastery.

Lunch at a local restaurant in Tatev. Return to Goris. Visit the home and museum of Armenian prose writer Axel Bakounts with tea. Dinner at a local restaurant.

Overnight: Red Roof Hotel, Goris

Sunday 20 September – Goris / Lake Sevan / Dilijan

Drive through the Selim Pass to Lake Sevan with a visit en route to Orbelian’s Caravanserai. Cheese tasting at Miqayelyan Cheese Factory.

Lunch at a local restaurant. Visit Noradus Cemetery and Hayravank Monastery. Continue to Dilijan and check into the boutique Dilijazz Hotel where one night is spent. Dinner at the hotel.

Overnight: Dilijazz Hotel, Dilijan

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Monday 21 September – Dilijan / Yerevan

Visit Sharambeyan Street and Esayan Museum followed by Makaravank and Goshavank Monasteries.

Lunch at a local restaurant. Visit Haghartsin Monastery. Drive to Yerevan and check into the Armenia Marriott Hotel where a further two nights are spent. Dinner at the hotel.

Overnight: Armenia Marriott Hotel, Yerevan

Tuesday 22 September – Yerevan

Visit Geghard Monastery and the Hellenistic Temple at Garni.

Lunch in a local house in Garni with demonstration of Armenian bread (lavash) baking. Return to Yerevan and visit the Matenadaran Library of ancient manuscripts. Farewell dinner at a local restaurant.

Overnight: Armenia Marriott Hotel, Yerevan

Wednesday 23 September: Yerevan / Paris / London

Group transfer to Yerevan Airport and Air France flight via Paris to London Heathrow (not included).

 

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THE PRICE BREAKDOWN
8 days from £2,870 per person

TOUR DATE: 15 – 23 SEPTEMBER 2026

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: £595

Price Includes

  • Accommodation throughout as shown in the itinerary
  • Breakfast daily; 7 lunches; 7 dinners
  • All entrance fees, visits, excursions and transportation as per the itinerary
  • Gratuities in restaurants for included meals; gratuities to guides/s; gratuities to driver/s; porterage
  • Local English-speaking guide/s
  • The services of your tour leader throughout

Price Excludes

  • International flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Items of personal expenditure (e.g. telephone calls / laundry etc.)
  • Government levies or taxes introduced after costing and publication of this programme on 18/07/25

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