Armenia Discovery

G Adventures · 7 days

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Armenia Discovery
Armenia Discovery
7 Days
From AUD $1996 Was AUD $2349
Trip Type
Small Group
Activity Level
Light

Rating

Armenia Discovery

Armenia Discovery

G Adventures · 7 days

Use code BONUS10 to get an extra 10% off all tours — for a limited time only. T&Cs apply

Duration

7 days

Tour Type

Small Group

Accommodations

Budget

Physical Rating

Light

Guide Language

English

Experience Overview

A true hidden gem, Armenia is packed with ancient history, breathtaking landscapes, and cultural traditions unlike anywhere else.

Includes

Activities

  • Your 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.

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
Armenia Discovery

Trip Details

Duration

7 days

Transportation

Private vehicle, cable car, walking.

Guide Language

English

Starts

Yerevan, Armenia

Finishes

Yerevan, Armenia

Accommodations

Budget

Travel Style

Classic, Budget

Physical Rating

Light

Itinerary

1

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.


Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.Accommodation - Ibis Yerevan Center
2

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.

Meals included: Breakfast

Exclusive inclusions: Activity - During the Soviet period, it was called Lenin Square and a statue of Vladimir called it home. After Armenia's independence, the statue was removed and the square was renamed 'Republic Square'. The square is considered to be an architectural highlight and is a site to behold.Activity - Take a guided visit of the Megerian Carpet factory to learn about the ancient tradition of Armenian carpet making. Observe traditional carpet weavers at their craft, and marvel at the colourful and diverse rugs on a wander through the gallery of Armenian carpets and even try your hand at weaving on the loom.Activity - The duduk is a double reed wind instrument with origins in Armenia and with regional variations of the instrument throughout the region. Learn all about how it's played from a local musician and hear its unique sound, similar to en English horn or a bassoon.Accommodation - Ibis Yerevan Center
3

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.

Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch

Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Free_time - There's plenty to see and do in Lake Sevan; now is your time to explore.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Stop by a local community member's house and take part in a sweet gata-making class with included lunch. Gata is a traditional Armenian pastry or sweet bread that varies depending on the region of creation. Originally baked in a tonir, it is now baked in ovens and can vary in shape and size, but pairs well with a cup of tea or coffee.Activity - Head out on a walking tour of Dilijan beginning on Sharambeyan Street. This a spa town and urban municipal community in the Dilijan Municipality of the Tavush Province of Armenia. The town is one of the most important resorts in Armenia, situated within the Dilijan National Park. The forested town is home to numerous Armenian artists, composers, and filmmakers and features some traditional Armenian architecture.Free_time - There is plenty to see and do; now is time to explore.Accommodation - Armenia Guesthouse Dilijan
4

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.

Meals included: Breakfast

Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Khor Virap monastery was originally built in 642 in the form of a simple chapel. Over the centuries it was repeatedly rebuilt until 1662 when St Astvatsatsin was erected around the original chapel's ruins. Khor Virap is currently one of the most visited pilgrimage sites in Armenia.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - The Areni Cave is a cave system dating back to 4,300 - 3,500 BC and the site of artifacts dating from the Chalcolithic to the Bronze age. In 2008, a 5500 year old leather shoe was recovered from the site and in 2011, an ancient winery was discovered as well. Join a walking tour of this cave system to see it for yourself.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Enjoy a brief walk with your CEO. He/she will give you some tips on finding things like supermarkets, main squares, and ATMs. For more specific or in-depth information, an official guided tour is recommended.Accommodation - Mina Hotel Goris
5

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.

Meals included: Breakfast

Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Created in 2009, the WINNET Goris Foundation aimed to contribute to the development of communities in Armenia. It empowers the women of southern Armenia in their political, economic, and social lives. Visit with the ladies and learn about the project.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Wings of Tatev is the longest reversible cableway in the world, as recognized by the Guinness Books of Records and the shortest, most picturesque route to the Tatev Monastery. Moving at an altitude of 320 m, enjoy 12 minutes of stunning scenery, flying over the ravine cut by the Vorotan River.Activity - The Tatev Monastery is a 9th-century Armenian Apostolic Christian monastery located near the village of Tatev, in the Syunik province. Located on a cliff, the views of surrounding mountains and the Vorotan River gorge are simply stunning. After falling into disrepair most notably caused by an earthquake in 1138, the complex has now been lovingly restored and boasts the Church of Saints Peter and Paul, the Church of Saint Gregory, and several other impressive architectural feats, reaching toward the sky.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Accommodation - Ibis Yerevan Center
6

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.

Meals included: Breakfast

Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - There's plenty to see and do; today is yours to explore.Accommodation - Ibis Yerevan Center
7

Day 7: Yerevan

Depart at any time.

Meals included: Breakfast

Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with any onward travel arrangements you require.
Exclusions
  • Flights to and from origin and destinations
  • Airport transfers (unless otherwise stated)
  • Anything else not explicitly listed in tour inclusions
  • Recommended gratuities/tipping
  • Optional activities/tours
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Visas, meals and beverages not stated in the list of inclusions.
Important Information
Meals

When meals are not included, your tour leader (where available) will be happy to help with restaurant recommendations, bookings, and directions. Please let us know if you have any dietary needs or preferences. We will do our best to accommodate these, though we cannot guarantee that every request can be met.

Luggage

You are responsible for your personal belongings throughout the tour. You will need to carry your own bags between the vehicle and your hotel room. Drivers will assist with loading and unloading luggage from the vehicle.

Mobility

Travellers requiring wheelchair access should contact our sales and service team, who can make enquiries on your behalf.

Fitness Level

This tour requires an average level of fitness. Activities are paced gently and include leisure time. You may be expected to join guided walks of up to one hour, navigate short stairways and mild inclines, and manage your own luggage. You should also be able to board and exit all transport without assistance.

Travellers are expected to be self-sufficient and capable of handling all aspects of their journey. Please discuss your circumstances and support needs with your booking agent to confirm this trip is suitable.

If you are unsure, we recommend consulting your doctor before booking or travelling.

Sightseeing

If a planned site visit is unavailable due to changes in operating hours or holiday closures, the itinerary may be altered, or a comparable activity will be substituted where possible and subject to availability.

Visas

Visa conditions can change. Once you receive your travel documents, check with the relevant embassy, consulate, or immigration office of your destination for the latest information.

  • It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct and valid travel documents and to comply with all entry requirements.
  • Non-Australian citizens must also confirm visa and identification requirements with the appropriate consulate or visa agency.
  • Certain occupations (for example, journalists, government officials, or those working in charities) may face additional restrictions when applying for visas, which could affect the type of application required.
Departure Dates & Surcharges: See checkout for live dates and availability.

From
AUD $2349

AUD $1,996
(Tour only)
Offer ends 01 Apr, 2026 Per Person Standard
15% Off

Duration: 7 days

Trip Type: Small Group

Activity Level: Light

A true hidden gem, Armenia is packed with ancient history, breathtaking landscapes, and cultural traditions unlike anywhere else.

Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 21 May 2026

Tour Operator

G Adventures, founded in 1990 by Bruce Poon Tip, is a global adventure travel company specializing in small-group tours that emphasize authentic, sustainable, and culturally immersive experiences. Originally launched as GAP Adventures (“Great Adventure People”), the company pioneered the concept of community-driven travel by offering affordable trips that connect travelers with local communities while minimizing environmental impact. Today, G Adventures operates in more than 100 countries, offering a wide range of itineraries across themes such as active adventures, wildlife, wellness, family, and National Geographic–partnered tours, while maintaining a strong commitment to responsible tourism and social enterprise through its Planeterra Foundation.

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