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. Located in the northwest part of Lake Sevan is Sevanavank Monastery, a remarkable example of medieval Armenian architecture. Founded in 874 AD by Princess Mariam, the church buildings are constructed from black tuff, likely giving the monastery its name, Sevanavank - “the Black Monastery.”

Haghartsin Monastery - The tour continues to “Armenian Switzerland” - Dilijan. Just 13 km northeast of Dilijan, nestled in a picturesque setting, is the Haghartsin Monastery complex (‘Dance of the Eagles’), built between the 10th and 13th centuries, featuring three churches.

Goshavank Monastery - Goshavank Monastery became a renowned religious and scholarly center in medieval Armenia during the 12th-13th centuries. Constructed between 1188 and the late 13th century, it holds historical significance.

Tbilisi - The first day concludes with an overnight stay in Tbilisi.

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

Mtskheta - Founded in the 5th century BC, Mtskheta is situated at the meeting point of the Mtkvari and Aragvi rivers. It is home to the Svetitskhoveli Cathedral (11th century) and Jvari Monastery (6th century), both key monuments of Georgian Christian architecture and pivotal in the development of medieval architecture in the Caucasus. Mtskheta, along with Svetitskhoveli Cathedral and Jvari, is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Tbilisi - Enjoy a city tour of the beautiful city of Tbilisi, exploring its main attractions.

Alaverdi - Spend the night in the town of Alaverdi, 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 recognized on UNESCO’s World Heritage List.

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

Armenian Alphabet Monument - Created by Mesrop Mashtots in 405, the Armenian alphabet was designed 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.