This tour will introduce you to the mysterious pagan history of Armenia and explain the spread and influence of Christianity in the country's history. Visit the Temple of Garni, the only standing Greco-Roman temple in the whole post-Soviet area. Standing on a high plateau overlooking the Azat River gorge, the temple is home to a Roman bathhouse which houses a mosaic, made out of 30,000 pieces of natural stones. It also hosts the ruins of the royal palace, dating back to the 3rd-century. Head to the monastic complex of Geghard. The complex is from medieval times, which was considered to be the Golden Age of the country’s architecture. Check out the impressive church cut right out of solid rock.  Drive to the beautiful Lake Sevan surrounded by a vast chain of mountains. Climb a flight of stairs to the Sevan peninsula for an unforgettable panoramic view of the lake and see the 9th-century monastery of Sevanavank. Built by the princess Mariam in honor of her late husband, Sevanavank is also home to one of the most beautiful Amenaprkich Khachkars of Armenia.

This fantastic tour will introduce you to the exotic Pagan history of Armenia, before then showing the later development and spread of Christianity throughout the country. Your first stop will be Garni Temple (77 A.D.), which is the only standing heathen temple in the whole post-Soviet area. The monastic complex of Geghard is another historical site included in this daily tour. Approximately translated into English as “Monastery of the Holy Lance”, it refers to the lance with which Longinus pierced Jesus whilst he was still hanging on the cross. The complex is a representation of 13th century Armenia, which is considered to be the Golden Age of the country’s architecture. On the way to the temple, there will also be short stop at the Charents Arch where you will be given the chance to enjoy one of the best moments of your trip to Armenia: a picturesque view of the Biblical Mount Ararat. From here, your tour will progress to the beautiful Lake Sevan. Merely an hour’s drive from the capital city of Yerevan, Sevan is situated at the height of 1,900 meters above sea level and surrounded by a vast chain of mountains. Your lake tour begins by climbing a flight of stairs to the Sevan Peninsula, a pleasant morning workout that will compensate itself with unforgettable panoramic views of the lake from the top. You will also visit the monastery of Sevanavank, which was built by the princess Mariam to honor the life of her deceased husband in the 9th century. The tour will then take you to the north of Armenia, where you will be surrounded by beautiful nature. Passing through the city of Dilijan, you will make a stop at the monastery of Gosh-Goshavank. The final destination during this trip will be the monastery of Haghartsin, which dates back to the 10th-14th centuries.

In the morning, meeting your guide in the lobby of your hotel and start the adventurous camping tour. Head to the Western part of Gegharkunik Region to start the hiking mission to the highest point of The Geghama Range. First, discover the crater Lake Akna on the foot of the extinct volcano Azhdahak. Climb up the slopes and enjoy fragrant flowers and the beauty of virgin landscapes. Afterward, reach the summit of the mount and unveil the views of the biblical Mount Ararat, the valley of Kotayk, Lake Sevan and the whole Geghama mountain range. Later, descend to Vanki Lake and set up the tents for overnight. Along the way, explore the petroglyphs and dragon stones near the Lake, which date back from 2 B.C. to 1 B.C. In the evening, delicious meals, a friendly atmosphere, and a warm campfire will fill your evening with joy. In the morning, fresh alpine air wakes you before you descend the Mount to drive to the next location, the UNESCO heritage site Geghard Monastic complex. Later, head to the Pagan Temple of Garni, another ancient marvel surrounded by divine backgrounds. In the evening, the comfortable vehicle will transfer you back to the capital city.

Start your day early at 9:30 AM. After pick–up from your hotel in Yerevan, make your first stop at the Arc of Ararat, slow down and take in the fantastic view of mount Ararat. Move on to the Garni Pagan Temple, and learn about the only Pagan Temple to exist in Armenia. Explore the Pagan Temple, a well–known symbol of pre–Christian Armenia that was converted into a royal summer house.  For your next stop, head to the unique UNESCO listed Geghard Monastery complex, dating back as far as the 13th century. Your tour continues to Sevan Lake and Sevanavank. Stop here and savor your lunch at with Sevan Lake Iishkhan, a type of local trout, before transferring back to Yerevan.

After breakfast, we go to azati gorge, Kotayk Marz. We will start the route from the geghard monastery, which is considered an immovable monument of RA history and culture and part of the Unesco world heritage. On the way, we will visit a beautiful cave, which is located in a big rock. Looking at it, we will go down to a canyon where there are many caves. Enjoying the beauty of the gorge, we will continue the route to the symphony of stones and finish at the pagan temple of Garni (entry upon request). On the way, we will also have a stop at the Charents Arch, from where a beautiful view of Mount Ararat opens. We are going to Yerevan by car from Garni.

Visit the Garni Hellenistic Temple, witness the Geghard Monastery and marvel at the Symphony of Stones in the company of your expert, local guide. Enjoy pickup at your hotel and start with the short drive to the Garni Fortress, the royal summer residence of the Armenian kings. Visit the 1st century Garni Temple of the Sun, the only Hellenistic temple in the former USSR. Move on to the rock-cut Geghard Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy its fascinating natural setting and admire the decorative art carved inside its solid rock. Take a break for a delicious lunch with a local. Enjoy eating in either their home or their apricot orchard. Sample local cuisine including traditional Armenian bread, and watch it being baked in an underground oven. Walk off your hearty lunch by exploring the tour's finals stop: the stunning Garni Gorge and its Symphony of Stones natural wonder. Marvel at the incredible natural rock formations, columns which resemble honeycombs or pencils stretching a mile along the river.

During our 7 days, we will hike the Armenian mountains, enjoy the local food and get familiar with the Armenian historical and religious monuments, ancient culture and national cuisine. We will visit memorials, markets, temples, monasteries, and many more to learn about history. Day 1 / Airport pick up and drive to your hotel / City Tour(Visit Erebuni fortress which is an Urartian fortified city) / walking tour / Lunch / back to your hotel Duration: 7 hours Day 2 / Yerevan - Echmiadzin - Hike from Garni village to Garni temple(distance - 4km; duration 2-3 hours) - Lunch - Geghard cave monastery - drive back to Yerevan Duration: 8 hours Day 3 / Yerevan - Drive to Khor virap monastery -Hike from Gnishik village to Noravank monastery(distance - 13km; duration 5-6 hours) - Lunch - riding cable car to Tatev Monastery - Overnight in Goris town Duration: 12 hours Day 4 / Goris - Khndzoresk cave city - Yeghegis village - Lunch - Zorats church - 13th century Jewish cemetery- o/n in Yeghegis Duration: 8 hours Day 5 / Selim caravanserai - Noratus cemetery -Lake Sevan - Lunch - o/n in Dilijan. Duration: 8 hours Day 6 / Dilijan - Hike Goshavank to Parz lake(distance - 8km; duration 3-4 hours) - drive to Alaverdi- o/n in Alaverdi Duration: 10 hours Day 7 / Hike from Sanahin to Haghpat(distance - 10km; duration 4-5 hours)- Lunch - Back to Yerevan - farewell dinner Duration: 10 hours

During our 5 days we will hike Armenian mountains on moderate trails with duration of 3 - 7 hours hike per day and get familiar with the Armenian historical and religious monuments, ancient culture and national cuisine. We will visit memorials, markets, temples, monasteries and many more to learn about Armenian history. During our 4th day we will reach Alaverdi and spend overnight there. The town is located at the only direct rail link between Armenia and Georgia. Day 1 / Airport pick up and drive to your hotel / City Tour(Visit Erebuni fortress which is an Urartian fortified city) / walking tour / Lunch / back to your hotel Duration: 7 hours Day 2 / Yerevan - Echmiadzin - Hike from Garni village to Garni temple(distance - 4km; duration 2-3 hours) - Lunch - Geghard cave monastery - drive back to Yerevan Duration: 8 hours Day 3 / Yerevan - Drive to Khor virap monastery -Hike from Gnishik village to Noravank monastery(distance - 13km; duration 5-6 hours) - Lunch - drive back to Yerevan Duration: 10 hours Day 4 / Yerevan - Drive to Lake Sevan - Visit Sevanavank monastery - Dilijan - Hike Goshavank Monastery to Parz lake(distance - 8km; duration 3-4 hours) - drive to Alaverdi- o/n in Alaverdi Day 5 / Hike from Sanahin to Haghpat(distance - 10km; duration 4-5 hours)- Lunch - Drive to back to Yerevan - farewell dinner / Airport drop off Duration: 12 hours

Day 1: Transfer to hotel. Relax. Transfer to hotel. Relax. Day 2: Hiking Tour To Azat Canyon After breakfast, we go to Azati Gorge, Kotayk Marz. We will start the route from the Geghard Monastery. On the way, we will visit a beautiful cave, which is located in a big rock.Looking at it, we will go down to a canyon where there are many caves. Enjoying the beauty of thegorge, we will continue the route to the symphony of stones and finish at the pagan temple ofGarnu (entry upon request). On the way, we will also have a stop at the Charents Arch. Overnight inhotel in Yerevan. Day 3: Hiking tour to Girl’s Fortress After breakfast, we go to the Girl’s Fortress in Tavush Region. The Girl’s Fortress is one of themost remarkable fortresses in Armenia. During the middle ages, the fortress, as the whole region,was calledKayen. The fortress is located in Tavush Region, near Aghstev River, on the top of amountain covered with forest. The Girl’s / Kayen fortress was situated in a quite unapproachableplace and was the residence of the lords. The rocks are bounding the pyramidal walls of thefortress from every side, which used to have a function of defense. There are ruined apartments,reservoirs, churches and a bathroom inside the fortress. All the constructions and external wallsare built by basalt and calx. This fortress has a great historical and archaeological value, becauseits integrity is well preserved. We start the hike from the end of Hovk village and finish the tourfrom the same place, after which we drive to Haghartsi and return to Yerevan. Overnight in hotel inYerevan. Day 4: Climbing Mount Gutanasar After breakfast, we will go to Kotayk region, Gutanasar Mountain. First, we will visit Kaputan village,Kaptavank (Saint Minas Church), after which we will approach the foot of the mountain and startthe ascent. The mountain is an extinct volcanic peak, the height is 2299 meters. We will start theascent near Kaputan village and finish in Fantan village. From the top there is a beautiful view ofGeghama, Tsaghkunyats mountain range and of course, Ararat and Aragats mountains. We willhave free time at the top, we will also see lake Gutan, after which we will move to the Black Wall.We will start the hike a short distance from Kaputan village and end in Fantan village. Overnight inhotel in Yerevan. Day 5: Transfer to airport and departure Transfer to airport and departure.

Although there are various historical landmarks in Armenia, the oldest and most well-known is probably the Biblical Mount Ararat. This tour promises spectacular views from the closest spot possible to the mountain. The Khor Virap monastery is located about an hour’s drive away from the capital of Yerevan, and offers an amazing view of Armenia’s defining symbol – the majestic Ararat. Khor Virap translates as “deep dungeon”, and was built on the place of the former royal prison, located on the historical site of Artashat. It was this very prison in which they kept Gregory the Illuminator, the first Armenian Catholic, for a whole 13 years. Therefore, it comes as no surprise that this place is one of the most sacred spots for Armenians around the world. This tour will introduce you to the exotic Pagan history of Armenia, and show you the later development and spread of Christianity in the country. Garni Temple (77 A.D.) is the only standing heathen temple in the whole post-Soviet area. The temple stands on a high plateau overlooking the Azat River gorge. It is also home to the roman bath house with its mysterious mosaic, made out of 30,000 pieces of natural stones, as well as the ruins of the royal palace, dating back to 3rd Century A.D. The monastic complex of Geghard is another historical site included in this private tour. The complex is a representation of 13th Century Armenia, which is considered to be the Golden Age of the country’s architecture. The most astonishing part is that this church is cut out right into the solid rock. Beautiful lake Sevan is situated close by, surrounded by a vast chain of mountains. After climbing a flight of stairs to the Sevan peninsula, enjoy an unforgettable panoramic view of the lake. At the top is a monastery, built by Princess Mariam to honor the life of her deceased husband in the 9th Century. Sevanavank is also home to one of the most beautiful Amenaprkich (all savior) Khachkars of Armenia, one of the 13 rarest crosstones depicting Jesus.