10.00 a.m. Meeting with your English-speaking guide at your hotel and walk through the world-famous city of Yerevan including a visit to a famous factory (surprise!)with a small tasting. The first stop is at the famous Cascade complex with the marvelous views over Yerevan with the Sculpture park of famous international artists.

The Armenian National Academic Theater of Opera and Ballet named after Alexander Spendiaryan

You stop around the famous Opera building of Yerevan and listen to the history of this lively city.

Mesrop Mashtots Avenue

You walk along the main boulevard of Yerevan and see the street life, shops, Cafe's and parks.

Republic Square

At the Republic Square you reach the heart of the city with the parliament and the National Museum of Fine Art

Vernissage Market

You visit the wonderful Open Air Antique Market called "Vernissage" where you can find a great variety of arts and crafts products, souvenirs, carpets, books, art and charming Cafe's

Noy Yerevan Ararat Brandy-Wine-Vodka Factory

Visit of a famous Brandy factory with your guide

Khor Virap

Your Self-drive tour starts at 9.00 a.m. with delivery of the rental car to your hotel. South of Yerevan in the Ararat Plain lies your first destination, the beautiful Khor Virap Monastery at the foot of Mount Ararat. You can visit this holy place with the Church of Saint George and enjoy the grandiose views to the two mountains of the Ararat, which is located on the territory of Turkey.

Areni

You continue South to the famous Wine region around the village of Areni and may visit one of the local wineries.

Noravank Monastery

At the junction of the road to Noravank you can stop and see the famous Areni-1 cave with stunning insights into the life of the early Armenians. You continue to Noravank Monastery with it's breath taking location in a rocky gorge.

You continue to the town of Yeghegnadzor, the provincial capital of Vayots Dzor Province. Have a stroll along the center and continue to your charming guesthouse.

Jermuk

Day trip with your car to Jermuk. Jermuk is a famous resort in Armenia known for it's Spa's and the healthy Mineral water of different temperatures. Have an exciting walk to the hot water springs with it's exciting Soviet Armenian architecture and enjoy the parks around.

Hot Springs

30 minutes away are hot springs where you can take a bath. As the road is very rocky and difficult we recommend you to hire one of the local 4x4 drivers that bring you safely to the hard to find attraction.

Visit the Yermuk waterfalls and take fantastic photos here.

Gndevank Monastery

Visit famous Gndevank Monastery from the 10th century. From the main road leads a small old road which is blocked and you need to walk 1,5 kilometers up.

Today you drive north over the Selim Pass to Lake Sevan. You first stop is at the historic Aghnjhadzor Caravanserai at the historic Silk Road, that is very well preserved but often over looked.

Vardenyats Pass (Selim Pass)

Close to the pass stands the famous Orbelian's Caravanserai from the 14th century at a height of 2,410 metres (7,910 ft) above sea level. Orbelian's Caravanserai is the best preserved caravanserai in the entire country. Have a photo stop here.

Noratus Cemetery

You drive along the beautiful shore of Lake Sevan to one of the biggest cemeteries in Armenia to Noratus, where you can see lots of awesome cross stones and engraved pictures that tell stories about the Armenians throughout the centuries.

Monastery Sevanavank

You continue north and turn right onto the peninsula and visit the beautiful monastery of Sevanavank with its fantastic views over Lake Sevan and the mountains around. You can buy local souvenirs like precious stones or taste the local dishes of fresh fish from the lake. The most famous fish is "Ishkhan", a trout species.

Dilijan

You cross another pass today on your road to Dilijan, that is a touristic center in the heart of the Dilijan National Park. Have a walk in the beautiful old town and continue to your guesthouse in Dilijan.

Lake Parz

Today you have several options for hiking tours in the National Park. Maps can be found at the Tourist Information Center in the heart of Dilijan. You can have a hiking tour from lake Parz to the village of Gosh of approx. 3.5 km one way.

Drive to the famous monastery of Haghartsin and enjoy this historic complex and the silence of the forests around.

Goshavank Monastery

Visit famous Goshavank monastery, dated to the 12th - 13th century. This impressive monastery which has remained in relatively good condition also houses one of the world's finest examples of a khachkar. (Cross stones)

Vanadzor

Today you drive westwards to the second biggest town of Armenia, Gyumri. You pass the city of Vanadzor and may visit the Vanadzor Museum of Fine Arts at the Tumanyan Square.

Gyumri

You continue to the city of Gyumri, which developed very favorable in the last 15 years. It has a charming Old town and boulevard and some healthy Vegan Cafe's with herbal teas and honey from the mountains. Continue to your hotel, where our guide will pick you up at 16.00 for a Culinary afternoon in a typical Armenian family. Enjoy!

Garni Temple

Today you drive past the massive Aragts mountain via Yerevan bypass to the famous temple of Garni. Garni is famous for its fortress complex containing the 1st-century AD Garni Temple. This is a unique architectural landmark in the region of the South Caucasus.

The Monastery of Geghard

Only 7 kilometers from Garni you should see the the medieval monastery complex of Geghard, one of the most impressive sites in Armenia. For many Armenians it's a very holy place as it holds the spear which had wounded Jesus at the Crucifixion.

Yerevan

You continue back to the center of Yerevan to your hotel, where your rental car will be picked up in the evening.

According to your departure time from Yerevan Zvartnots International Airport we organize your airport transfer from your hotel.