From CAD 2,099
Guarantee
Small Group
Light
Rating
Experience Overview
A true hidden gem, Armenia is packed with ancient history, breathtaking landscapes, and cultural traditions unlike anywhere else. This seven-day adventure starts and ends in Yerevan but takes you deep into the countryside, uncovering bucket-list-worthy experiences along the way. Stand in Republic Square and learn how its turbulent past shaped modern Armenia, immerse yourself in tradition with a Duduk masterclass and an inside look at Armenian carpet weaving, and connect with inspiring women at the WINNET Goris Foundation. From wandering centuries-old monasteries to exploring charming towns, every moment is a chance to bond with fellow travellers and locals alike. This is Armenia — authentic, unforgettable, and waiting to be explored.
Highlights
- Explore the historic Republic Square in Yerevan
- Step into a museum to discover the intricate world of Armenian carpet weaving
- Learn about the soulful sounds of the Duduk instrument from a local musician
- Engage with the women's empowerment program at the WINNET Goris Foundation
Trip Details
Product Code: 32711
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Budget
Transport: Private vehicle, cable car, walking.
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Budget
Supplier Code: EXYY
Starts: Yerevan, Armenia
Finishes: Yerevan, Armenia
Duration: 7 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical rating:
Light
Includes
Activities
- Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your Foodie Moment: Gata-Making Class, Dilijan
- Visit Yerevan's Republic Square
- Megerian Carpet Museum Visit
- Duduk musical demonstration
- Walking Tour of Dilijan
- Visit Khor Virap Monastery
- Explore the Areni-1 Cave Complex
- Orientation Walk in Goris
- WINNET Goris Foundation Visit
- Wings of Tatev Cable Car and Monastery Visit
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Hotels (6 nts).
- 6 breakfasts, 1 lunch
Transport
- Private vehicle, cable car, walking.
Group Leader
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD 2099 (CAD 300 /day)
Itinerary
Day 1: Yerevan
Arrive at any time, and meet your CEO and group in the evening at a welcome meeting. Afterwards, head out for a short orientation walk around the hotel area on the way to an optional group dinner.
Day 2: Yerevan
Set out on foot this morning with a walking tour of the city. Discover the historical significance of Republic Square before visiting the Megerian Carpet Museum to enjoy the rich traditions of the Armenian rug weaving culture. Continue to the Cascade complex for stunning views of the city, learn all about the stone-carved Armenian Khachkar, and try your hand at playing the Duduk instrument with a local musician. Enjoy free time for the rest of the day and evening.
Day 3: Yerevan/Dilijan
Depart for Lake Sevan this morning and take some free time to explore or take an optional boat ride on the lake. Continue on to Dilijian for a cooking class about how to make traditional sweet Armenian pastries called 'gata' which will serve as a light lunch. Continue exploring the area on foot with a walking tour and finish the day with free time and an optional dinner out with the group in the evening.
Day 4: Dilijan/Goris
Set out for Khor Virap and enjoy a tour of the Monastery this morning. After some free time for lunch, depart for the Areni-1 Cave to explore the multicomponent cave complex on foot. Continue on to Goris for the evening and take a short orientation walk with your CEO on the way to an optional dinner.
Day 5: Goris/Yerevan
Travel to Goris Crochet this morning to visit the WINNET Goris Foundation, which works to empower the women of southern Armenia in their political, economic, and social lives. Continue on to Halidzor and hop on the Wings of Tatev Cable Car up to the monastery for a visit of the ancient complex before returning to the bus and carrying on to Yerevan in the afternoon.
Day 6: Yerevan
Enjoy a free day to explore Yerevan's parks, museums and historical monuments. Perhaps join an excursion to the Geghard monastery and Garni monastery, and finish off with a cooking demonstration at a local guesthouse. Regroup in the evening for an optional final dinner out with the group.
Day 7: Yerevan
Depart at any time.
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Tour Operator
G Adventures
G Adventures is an operator of small-group escorted tours. It is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada with 28 offices worldwide. It offers more than 700 itineraries in more than 100 countries, and carries 200,000 travelers from 160 countries each year.
In Business Since 1990
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