Day 1 Istanbul - Yerevan
Time 20:30 It is recommended that you arrive at Sabiha Gökçen Airport.
Time 23:25 We depart to the capital of Armenia, Yerevan, known as ‘’Four Seasons, More Beautiful’’, on Pegasus Airlines flight PC 550.
Note: Due to your flight time, your accommodation reservation has been made to allow you a smooth check-in upon early arrival at the hotel.

Day 2 Yerevan (Breakfast, Dinner)
Time 02:30 Arrival in Yerevan. After necessary procedures, transfer to our hotel and check-in. Accommodation at our hotel.
Breakfast at our hotel. Free time to rest due to your late arrival.
In the early afternoon, we will start our Yerevan City Tour. As one of the oldest settlements in the South Caucasus, Armenia has hosted many civilizations throughout its history. With its warm spring, sunny summers, rainy autumns, and snowy winters, every season in Armenia is beautiful; it offers visitors a unique experience with its rich historical heritage, magnificent natural wonders, deep cultural features, hospitable people, and exquisite cuisine. Yerevan is one of the cities where modern and classical, old and new merge beautifully. During our tour of this beautiful city, one of the oldest in the world, we will see places such as the neo-classical Republic Square, the National Opera and Ballet Theatre from the 19th century, the stunning view of Mount Ararat, the Cascade Complex with its modern art pieces, the Cafesjian Art Center and Sculpture Park, the magnificent views of the city from the Victory Park where we can see the Mother Armenia statue, the Parliament Building, and the historical streets Buzandi Street, Aram Street, and Abovyan Street, the Vernissage Market where you can buy souvenirs, and the always vibrant Pushkin Street and Parpetsi Street are just some of the places we will visit. After our city tour, we will enjoy our dinner at a local restaurant famous for its delicious flavors and folkloric shows, showcasing the best examples of Armenian cuisine. (Dinner is included in the price, drinks are not included) After the meal, transfer back to our hotel.
Restaurant Used (Folkloric Show Dinner) Tavern Yerevan Riverside (Summer)
https://www.yeremyanprojects.com/en/restaurants/tavern-yerevan-riverside
Restaurant Used (Folkloric Show Dinner) Tavern Yerevan (Winter)
https://www.yeremyanprojects.com/en/restaurants/tavern-yerevan

Day 3 Yerevan (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) (Voghjabert, Geghard, Garni, Khor Virap, Echmiadzin)
After breakfast, we set off from our hotel for a day filled with magnificent beauties. Our first stop on the tour is at Voghjabert Village, where we will see the Charent Arch (Ararat Arch). This structure is designed to resemble an opening to Mount Ararat. (Approximately 15 Km) According to the Bible, Noah's Ark landed in this area. Next, we will visit the Geghard Monastery, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. (Approximately 25 Km) Located in the Azat Valley, this monastery built into the rock from the 4th to the 13th centuries is one of the most important Christian monuments in the world. Within the monastery's treasure is the spear that wounded Jesus. Afterwards, we will head to Garni Village where we will have lunch at an authentic restaurant featuring local Armenian dishes during which you can even bake lavash bread with local women. Next, we will see the natural formations known as ‘’The Symphony of Stones’’ which is a natural wonder and is also listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. (Approximately 10 Km) These rocks were sculpted into symmetrical hexagonal forms over thousands of years by rain and wind, giving the valley the appearance of a ‘’Basalt Organ’’. After that, we will visit the Garni Temple, the only remaining Pagan Temple built in the 1st century AD. (Approximately 10 Km) This structure gives insight into pre-Christian religious life in the Caucasus and was built in honor of the Sun God Mithra. Next, we will visit the Khor Virap Monastery located at the foot of Mount Ararat (Ağrı Dağı), which is very close to the Turkish border. (Approximately 50 Km) Armenia was declared the first 'Christian Nation' in the world in 301 AD. Originally built as a chapel in 642 and expanded in 1662, Khor Virap Monastery is one of the country's most important religious sites. Lastly, we will go to Echmiadzin (Vagharshapat), the center of the Armenian Apostolic Church located in Armenia's Armavir Province. (Approximately 50 Km) The city houses Echmiadzin Cathedral, which was built after Christianity was recognized as the state religion in 301 and is still active today. This cathedral is considered the oldest in the world and holds the titles of being the center and throne of the Armenian Church. For dinner, we will take you to a very special place known for both its delicious menu and cultural and artistic activities. At the end of our tour, we will transfer back to Yerevan. (approximately 25 km)
Restaurant Used (Lunch) (Sergei Mot)
https://www.instagram.com/sergeysplace/
Restaurant Used (Dinner) (Machanents House)
https://machanents.com/en/about-us/machanents-house/

Day 4 Yerevan- Tsaghadzor- Lake Sevan- Goshavank- Dilijan- Yerevan (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
After breakfast and vacating the rooms, we set off from our hotel. Our first stop on the tour is the beautiful mountain city and ski resort in winter, Tsaghadzor,(Approximately 60 Km). During our break here, you can freely explore this wonderful village covered in snow during winter months (except summer) and enjoy some refreshments at cafes. Afterwards, we continue our journey to Lake Sevan, known as the ‘’Blue Pearl’’, which with its area of 940 square kilometers is the largest in the Caucasus and the highest in the world at an elevation of 1900 meters. (Approximately 90 Km) This lake, referred to as ‘’Gökçe Gölü’’ in formal documents until 1930, will dazzle you with magnificent natural scenery during our trip. Our first stop in the lake area will be the Sevan Cemetery, which has the largest collection of khachkars (cross-stones) in the world. After exploring this intriguing cemetery, we will visit the Sevanavank Monastery, which was built by monks in the 8th century and is still in active use today. After having our lunch made up of seafood at a local restaurant in Sevan Village, we will then head to Gosh Village to visit the Goshavank Monastery, which was built in the 12th century as a monastery of Caucasian Alpan (Alban) and later served as a religious site and school for Armenians who migrated from the Ottoman and Iranian regions in the 19th century. (Approximately 65 km) Next, we will visit Dilijan, known as one of the major tourist attractions in the Caucasus with its historical buildings and natural beauties, well-preserved from the medieval period to today. (Approximately 25 Km) During our exploration of this city, we see the city center and its historic buildings. After this visit, we will enjoy a dinner made up of local delicacies in Dilijan, where we will learn about the historical and cultural features of Armenia and the Caucasus. After dinner, we will transfer back to Yerevan. (Approximately 100 Km) Accommodation will be at our hotel.
Restaurant Used (Lunch) (Yasaman Sevan)
https://www.yasaman.am/en/sevan
Restaurant Used (Dinner) (Old Dilijan Restaurant)
https://olddilijan.am/menu/20

Day 5 Yerevan - Istanbul
Transfer to Yerevan Airport at the times determined by our guide.
Time 06:30 We depart to Istanbul on Pegasus Airlines flight PC 551.
Time 08:00 Arrival in Istanbul.