Armenia, 9 Days · Tailor-made by car

Silk Route and its Monasteries

Fall in love with a country with its roots in one of the world's oldest civilisations

The whole of Armenia will enamour you. Pretty much off the tourist trail, it's a truly authentic country that has its roots in one of the world's oldest civilisations. Straddling Europe and Asia and landlocked between Turkey, Georgia, Azerbaijan and Iran, Armenia boasts a rich architectural heritage with some fabulous ancient monasteries, many of them listed as World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. This is because, back in the year 301, this jewel embedded in the Caucasus was the first nation to adopt Christianity as its official religion, and its long-lasting influence is perfectly reflected in the very identity of the Armenian people. Its cultural legacy also features the traces of the ancient Silk Road, probably the most important trade route in history and which for centuries connected East with West. In Armenia you can discover first-hand the famous caravanserai, the roadside inns dotted along the arduous route designed to welcome travelling merchants for a night's rest. You'll also fall in love with Armenia's stunning landscapes of volcanic plateaus and deep valleys, always under the watchful eye of the majestic and omnipresent Mount Ararat, where Noah's Ark is said have run aground.And also with the affable and hospitable character of the Armenians, who are always willing to help you and to offer you their friendship. Don't miss out on the chance to embark upon this fabulous road trip and become one of the first travellers to explore Armenia, a country that will enamour you mile after mile after mile.

Silk Route and its Monasteries

Departure date

Departures from November 2024 till November 2025

From

Dublin, Shannon, Cork...

Cultural

Travel details

  • Travel details

  • Day 1 City of origin - Yerevan

  • Day 2 Yerevan

  • Day 3 Yerevan

  • Day 4 Yerevan - Zvartnots - Echmiadzin - Oshakan - Yerevan

  • Day 5 Yerevan - Mount Ararat - Khor Virap Monastery - Vayots Dzor Province - Noravank Monastery - Yeghegnadzor - Yeghegis - Yerevan

  • Day 6 Yerevan - Noratus Cemetery - Orbelian's Caravanserai - Sevanavank Monastery - Haghpat Monastery - Sanahin Monastery - Dilijan area

  • Day 7 Dilijan area - Dilijan - Dilijan National Park - Goshavank and Haghartsin Monasteries - Ijevan - Dilijan area

  • Day 8 Dilijan area - Garni - Geghard Monastery - Yerevan

  • Day 9 Yerevan - City of origin

Your trip includes

  • Return flight.

  • Stay in selected hotel in Yerevan.

  • Selected meal plan in Yerevan.

  • Stay in selected hotel in Dilijan.

  • Selected meal plan in Dilijan.

  • Rent-a-car.

Your trip doesn't include

  • Possible toll charges.

  • Insolvency protection.

Important remarks

- Driving in Armenia.1.It's compulsory to wear seat belts in the front of the car.2.Speed ​​limits.2.1 Built-up areas up to 60 km/h.2.2 Single carriageways up to 90 km/h.2.3 Motorways up to 110 km/h.3.A red warning triangle and a reflective yellow vest must always be carried in your rental car in the event of breakdown or accident.4.Children under twelve must sit in the back.5.Away from the big cities, make sure you have a full tank as there may be stretches with few petrol stations.6.When planning your time at the wheel each day, bear in mind that the main roads are in good conditions, but some of the secondary roads may not be in the best state of repair and signalling may sometimes be poor.

- Triple rooms in Europe are generally rooms with twin beds or a double, in which a folding bed is installed to accommodate the third person. Due to the inconvenience this causes, we advise against using this option as far the possible.

- Check-in time at the hotel on the day of arrival depends on each establishment, but in no case will it be before 3:00 p.m., unless otherwise indicated.

- The proposed excursions and tours for each day are purely suggestions, as you can tailor the trip to suit your times, tastes and needs.

- A credit card is considered a guarantee, so sometimes you will need one for check-in at hotels.

- Hotels usually have cots available. Otherwise, babies will have to share a bed with an adult.

- To pick up your rental car, you'll need a credit (not debit) card in the name of the person who made the booking, who must also be the named driver of the vehicle.

- Consult the necessary documentation to enter the destinations visited and for transit in the countries where air stopovers are made.