We will explore Yerevan - the capital of Armenia, our starting point. We will visit the Armenian Genocide Memorial and Museum, the Yerevan Cascades overlooking the city and Ararat, the Blue Mosque and other sights.

The Zvartnoc Cathedral dates back to the 7th century, but was only rediscovered in the 20th century. It was destroyed by an earthquake in the 10th century, gradually the remains were rebuilt, and today it also serves as a wedding venue. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The city of Vagharshapat, which dates back to the 4th century BC, is the seat of the Catholicos of All Armenians, the chief bishop and spiritual leader of the Armenian Apostolic Church. There is the Echmiadzin Cathedral, the Church of St. Gayane, St. Hripsime or St. Shogakat.

Set in a landscape overlooking the fence that separates Armenia from Turkey, we visit the 5th-century Armenian monastery of Chor Virap. It also served as a prison for Gregory the Illuminator, who stayed there for 13 years and then was instrumental in the adoption of Christianity as the state religion and the establishment of the Armenian Apostolic Church.

About two hours away from Yerevan in a beautiful valley among the rocks, the 13th century Noravank monastery stands like a jewel. The complex consists of two churches of St. John the Baptist and St. Mother of God and the chapel of St. Gregory. It was reconstructed at the end of the 20th century.

Zorac Karer or also Karaunj is an ancient site that is also called "Armenian Stonehenge". It is made up of many menhirs and stones, which are disputed as to what they were used for. It could have been an astronomical observatory or a burial site.

Vorotnavank is a monastic complex dating back to the 10th century. It has been destroyed and rebuilt several times over the centuries, and many Armenian philosophers, theologians and clerics have worked here.

From afar, you can see the 9th century Tatev monastery standing on a hill, which can be reached by a winding road or a modern cable car. In the 14th and 15th centuries there was a university here. Two towers are the dominant feature and Gregory the Illuminator is buried in one chapel.

Old Chndzoresk is an indigenous village, consisting of artificial or natural caves, where at one time up to 15,000 people lived. In the 1950s, the Soviet government intervened here, forcing all the inhabitants to move out. There is also a church and a long suspension bridge leads to the whole area.

The town of Goris is located in the Zangezur valley and we will visit the Stone Forest, an interesting place with its rock formations.

The so-called Stone Forest near the town of Goris presents a unique spectacle of rocks of various shapes. It is located next to the old cemetery.

The Vardenjac pass takes you to the Sevan lake. We will stop at several places with beautiful views of the countryside.

At the top of the Vardenjac pass we stop at the old caravanserai from 1332, which served as a resting place for caravans - both human and animal.

Above the town of Noratus we will visit the cemetery with the largest number of medieval tombstones, the so-called khachkars from the 10th, 16th and 17th centuries depicting scenes from the life of the people of that time.

The monastic complex Hajravank is located by the Sevan lake and dates back to the 9th-12th centuries. It was reportedly associated with the Berd fortress, the remains of which are located one kilometre away. 

Lake Sevan is a mountain lake, the largest in the Caucasus. It has an area of 1262 km², an average depth of 28.5 m and a maximum depth of 86 m. It is divided by two promontories into Little and Big Sevan.

The Sevanavank monastery dates back to the mid-9th century, the time when Christianity began to spread again in Armenia after 200 years of Islamic domination. It became a pilgrimage site and today is one of the most visited places in the country.

Next to the Sevanavank Monastery, the Writers' Union of the Armenian Soviet Socialist Republic built a house where Armenian authors stayed. Unique is the high cafe building from the 1960s, an object often photographed for its originality.

After winding roads we reach the Hagharcin monastery, nestled in a national park. Dilijan. It was founded and built between the 10th and 13th centuries and consists of three churches - St. Mother of God, St. Gregory and St. Stephen.

The Sanahin Monastery Complex was built on the site of a 4th century church and has functioned as a monastery since the late 10th century. Today, there are three churches, an academy building, a library and a bell tower.

Museum of the Mikoyan Brothers is dedicated to the lives of brothers Anastaz and Artyom Mikoyan, who grew up in Sanahin. Artyom Mikoyan was the co-author of the MiG 21 fighter jets.

The Achpat Monastery, founded in the 10th century, is a blend of Byzantine church architecture and the folk culture of the Caucasus. The complex has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

In the Armenian village of Garni near Yerevan, there is a reconstructed building of the original ancient temple from the year 77. It collapsed due to an earthquake in the 17th century, and was reconstructed in the 1960s.

Not far from Garni in the valley is the Geghard monastery from the 3rd century with a chapel from the 13th century. It was founded by Gregory the Illuminator and carved into the rock.

On the way to Yerevan, there is the Charence Arch along the road. Architect Rafael Israelian dedicated this structure to the famous Armenian poet Yeghis Kharentsov, who loved and admired the beauty of Mount Ararat. It overlooks the highest mountain in the Armenian Highlands.

We will finish the tour again in Jerevan and go for an evening walk through the city.