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Near Mount Aragatz, Armenia
View of Yerevan
Armenian dishes
Lavash baker
In Southern Armenia

8 Day Private Self Drive Tour in Armenia

By Kaukasus-Reisen
Free cancellation available
Price is £1,029 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 8d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview

This is a unique and carefully composed 8 Day Self Drive Tour with a SUV hire car to the most fascinating sites in Armenia. You will see the capital Yerevan, the monastery Khor Virap with the famous panorama of Mount Ararat and the Wine region around Arpa valley and Areni.

You will drive over some of the highest passes in Armenia and have the options to hike in the National Park of Dilijan.

You will see the famous Lake Sevan and enjoy a Culinary afternoon at a typical Armenian family in Gyumri.

We pick you up at the airport on the day of your arrival and bring you to the hotel.

On day 1 our friendly local Armenian guide shows you the city of Yerevan.

She will answer all remaining questions related to your upcoming Self Drive Tour.

On day 2 at 9.00 am we deliver your SUV hire car with insurance and a full tank of fuel.

Please return the hire car at day 7 with a full tank of fuel.

On day 8 we organise the airport transfer from the hotel.

Activity location

  • Cascade Complex
    • 10 Tamanyan Street
    • 0009, Yerevan, Yerevan, Armenia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Cascade Complex
    • 10 Tamanyan Street
    • 0009, Yerevan, Yerevan, Armenia

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8 Day Private Self Drive Tour in Armenia
  • Activity duration is 8 days8d8d
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 10:00
Price details
£1,029.37 x 1 Adult£1,029.37
Total
Price is £1,029.37
Until Sat, 4 May

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedLunch
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFuel on your trip. We deliver the hire car with a full tank and you return it with a full tank

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Not recommended for travellers with altitude problems. You travel on altitudes between 900 and 2400 metres.
  • In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Day 1: The vibrant capital Yerevan
  • 6 stops
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch
  • Accommodation: Hotel 3* in the city centre of Yerevan
Cascade Complex
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
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 marvellous views over Yerevan with the Sculpture park of famous international artists.
The Armenian National Academic Theater of Opera and Ballet named after Alexander Spendiaryan
  • 30m
You stop around the famous Opera building of Yerevan and listen to the history of this lively city.
Mesrop Mashtots Avenue
  • 45m
You walk along the main boulevard of Yerevan and see the street life, shops, Cafe's and parks.
Republic Square
  • 45m
At the Republic Square you reach the heart of the city with the parliament and the National Museum of Fine Art
Vernissage Market
  • 1h
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 Brandy Factory
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Visit of a famous Brandy factory with your guide
Day 2: The fertile Ararat valley
  • 4 stops
  • Meals: breakfast, snacks
  • Accommodation: Overnight at a charming local guesthouse in Yeghegnadzor
Khor Virap
  • 2h
Your Self-drive tour starts at 9.00 a.m. with delivery of the hire 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
  • 1h 30m
You continue South to the famous Wine region around the village of Areni and may visit one of the local wineries.
Noravank Monastery
  • 2h
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.
Yeghegnadzor
  • 1h 30m
You continue to the town of Yeghegnadzor, the provincial capital of Vayots Dzor Province. Have a stroll along the centre and continue to your charming guesthouse.
Day 3: Day trip to the Spa of Jermuk
  • 4 stops
  • Meals: breakfast, snacks
  • Accommodation: Overnight at a charming local guesthouse in Yeghegnadzor
Jermuk
  • 2h
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
  • 2h
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.
Jermuk Waterfalls
  • 1h 30m
Visit the Yermuk waterfalls and take fantastic photos here.
Gndevank Monastery
  • 2h
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 kilometres up.
Day 4: Drive over the Selim Pass to Lake Sevan
  • 5 stops
  • Meals: breakfast, snacks
  • Accommodation: Overnight at a charming guesthouse in Dilijan
Aghnjhadzor Caravanserai
  • 40m
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)
  • 40m
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
  • 3h
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
  • 2h
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
  • 2h
You cross another pass today on your road to Dilijan, that is a touristic centre in the heart of the Dilijan National Park. Have a walk in the beautiful old town and continue to your guesthouse in Dilijan.
Day 5: In Dilijan National Park
  • 3 stops
  • Meals: breakfast, snacks
  • Accommodation: Overnight at a charming guesthouse in Dilijan
Lake Parz
  • 4h
Today you have several options for hiking tours in the National Park. Maps can be found at the Tourist Information Centre 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.
Haghartsin
  • 2h
Drive to the famous monastery of Haghartsin and enjoy this historic complex and the silence of the forests around.
Goshavank Monastery
  • 1h 30m
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)
Day 6: In Gyumri and a visit at a local Armenian family
  • 2 stops
  • Meals: breakfast, snacks
  • Accommodation: Overnight at a charming 3*Hotel in Gyumri
Vanadzor
  • 2h
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
  • 6h
You continue to the city of Gyumri, which developed very favourable 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!
Day 7: To Garni and Gehard
  • 3 stops
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Overnight at a charming 3*Star Hotel in the centre of Yerevan
Garni Temple
  • 4h
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
  • 2h
Only 7 kilometres 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
  • 1h 10m
You continue back to the centre of Yerevan to your hotel, where your hire car will be picked up in the evening.
Day 8: Departure day
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Not included
Zvartnots International Airport
  • 3h
According to your departure time from Yerevan Zvartnots International Airport we organise your airport transfer from your hotel.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESCascade Complex
    • 10 Tamanyan Street
    • 0009, Yerevan, Yerevan, Armenia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLECascade Complex
    • 10 Tamanyan Street
    • 0009, Yerevan, Yerevan, Armenia

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