Day one

Meeting in the airport " Zvartnots" and allocation in the hotel. Sightseeing in Yerevan.

Day two

Leave Yerevan in the morning traveling past mount Ararat and the town of Artashat, one of Armenia's ancient capitals. Stop for lunch in Yeghegnadzor and then travel on through Goris where you will see majestic, natural rock formations and cave dwellings along the road. Before passing Goris you will visit Tatev monastry. Travel through Berdzor (formerly known as Lachin), past Shoushi and on to Stepanakert. Rest and dine at the hotel.

Day three

After breakfast travel to the 17th century fortress of Askeran, once frequented by David Bek, the famous Armenian commander. Then travel through Aghdam, and continue to Martakert, then travel through beautiful scenery to the monastery of Gandzasar, established in 1226 A.D. and appreciated for its sublime architecture. After the break for lunch travel on through mountains and forests witnessing village life along the way. Return to Stepanakert for dinner.

Day four

After breakfast visit the local rug, shoe and cognac factories. Visit the museums, war martyrs' cemetery. Travel to Shoushi, an old and famous Armenian city liberated by Armenian fighters just ten years ago and visit the city fortress and 18th century cathedrals. Then return to Yerevan, stopping for lunch along the way.

Day five

Visit to Matenadaran, repository of Armenian alphabet and manuscripts.
National Art Gallery.

Day six

Drive to Garni, pagan temple, Geghard, a unique temple hewed in the rock.

Day seven

Drive to Lake Sevan. A blue pearl of Armenia.

Day eight

Departure.