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Duration: 6 Days / 5 Nights
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Overview

May in Armenia is one of the most beautiful months, when nature awakens, and everything around blooms and smells delightful. Many significant events in which our people have triumphed have occurred in this month, so May in Armenia is often referred to as the month of victories. In addition to the traditionally celebrated major holidays, Victory Day and Labor Day during the independence period, new holidays have been added, including Erkrapah Day on May 8th and Republic Day on May 28th, dedicated to the proclamation of the first Republic of Armenia.

May is a wonderful time to visit Armenia, allowing the combination of participation in official celebrations with guided tours. The road conditions and the beauty of nature are favorable for hiking as well. The proposed tourist package is a combination of one-day guided tours departing from Yerevan and free evenings in Yerevan for cultural and entertainment activities. This program is both an excursion and a gastronomic experience, as each day includes a refined lunch with tastings of various Armenian dishes.

During the tours, we will visit the most famous and beloved tourist destinations in Armenia, as well as places associated with the celebration of May holidays. In recent years, the Yerewine Festival – Yerevan Wine Days, the country’s most significant wine event, celebrated in the first week of May in Yerevan, has been added to the May celebrations.

If you have a relatively flexible schedule, the tour can be organized at any time throughout spring, summer, and fall on an individual basis.

For the May holidays, we also offer a group week-long tour called “Armenia: The Great Beauty.”

Itinerary
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14։00 Arrival at Zvartnots Airport and transfer to the hotel in Yerevan. Time for check-in and a short rest. 15։30 Guided bus tour of Yerevan with stops at notable landmarks, including the David of Sassoun Monument, Victory Park with the Mother Armenia statue offering a splendid view of the city, the Cascade architectural complex, the Cafesjian Center for the Arts, and the Opera Theatre. 19։00 Welcome dinner featuring a folklore program (Armenian folk songs and dances) at "Tavern Yerevan." 21։30 Evening stroll through the center of Yerevan: a walking tour along Northern Avenue to Republic Square, with participation in the singing fountains show. Return to the hotel.
  • Arrival in Yerevan
  • Travel time: 7 hours / 35 km
  • Meals: dinner
Breakfast at the hotel. 10:00 Tour to Matenadaran, the Mesrop Mashtots Institute of Ancient Manuscripts, one of the world's largest repositories of manuscripts. 11:30 Departure for the tour to Garni. Photo stop with the view of Mount Ararat at Charents' Arch. 12:00 Tour to the rock-carved Geghard Monastery, a fantastic example of medieval Armenian architecture (12th-13th centuries), recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site. 13:30 Lunch in the village of Garni at a rural house, with participation in the baking of Armenian lavash bread. 15:00 Tour to the Garni Pagan Temple – the only reconstructed monument in Armenia related to the era of paganism and Hellenism. 16:00 Tour to the Garni Gorge, where the natural landmark "Symphony of Stones" is located. 18:00 Return to Yerevan. Free evening.
  • Departure from Yerevan
  • Arrival in Yerevan
  • Travel time: 8 hours / 120 km
  • Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Breakfast at the hotel. 10:00 Departure for a tour to the south of Armenia. 11:00 First stop - Khor Virap Monastery, offering one of the most magnificent views of Mount Ararat, a biblical landmark. 12:00 Tour to the mysterious "Birds" cave, where archaeologists recently discovered the world's oldest leather shoe and a winery dating back almost 6000 years. Areni is one of the actively developing wine-producing regions of Armenia, known for producing red wine from the local indigenous variety of the same name. 14:00 In the village of Areni, at Stepanyan's gastro-yard, we will have lunch at the home of a local winemaker who will treat us to barbecue cooked in a tonir and his delicious wines. 15:30 Visit to the Noravank Monastery complex (13th century) nestled among mysterious red rocks - one of the most beautiful landscapes in Armenia. 19:00 Return to Yerevan. Free evening.
  • Departure from Yerevan
  • Arrival in Yerevan
  • Travel time: 9 hours /  250 km
  • Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Breakfast at the hotel. 09:00 Departure for the tour to Lake Sevan - the largest lake in the Caucasus and one of the world's largest high-altitude freshwater lakes. On the northwest coast of the peninsula, we will visit Sevanavank Monastery, offering a breathtaking panoramic view of the surroundings. 11:00 Tour to Dilijan, a city considered a symbol of Armenian-Georgian friendship, located near the national park of the same name. Visit the architectural complex Old Dilijan and stop at the monument dedicated to the characters from the cult film "Mimino." 11:30 Visit to the monastery complex of Haghartsin, hidden in the dense forests of the Dilijan National Park. 12:30 In this region, traditional ovens (purs) are used for baking rather than underground tonirs. In one of them, we will learn to make Armenian cookies called "gata." 13:00 Short hike in the Dilijan Reserve along the Trail of the Lost Waterfall (1.5 km). 14:30 Lunch at the Armenia restaurant in Dilijan, where we'll have the opportunity to try local cuisine. 16:00 Visit to the Caucasian Red Deer Repopulation Center in the Dilijan National Park, where we'll have a chance to get a closer look at these magnificent creatures. 19:00 Return to Yerevan. Free evening.
  • Departure from Yerevan
  • Arrival in Yerevan
  • Travel time: 9 hours /  230 km
  • Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Breakfast at the hotel. 10:00 Departure for the tour. Saghmosavank Monastery, built in the 13th century, is situated on the edge of the beautiful Kasakh River gorge. Many valuable parchments were written and illuminated here over the years. Visit the monument dedicated to the Armenian alphabet, consisting of sculptures of the 39 letters of the Armenian alphabet carved in tuff stone. Visitors typically locate the first letter of their name to take a photo as a keepsake. 14:00 Khash tasting of the Armenian traditional dish at the Taverna Amberd restaurant on the slopes of Mount Aragats. This place is known for serving the best khash in the country. It's a complete ritual accompanied by vodka. 15:30 Next, we'll tour the Amberd Fortress, a historic defensive complex on the slopes of Mount Aragats, including a castle from the 7th century and a church from the 11th century. It is one of the few surviving fortresses in Armenia. 18:00 Return to Yerevan. In the evening, visit the Mezzo music club in Yerevan (only the entrance fee is included).
  • Departure from Yerevan
  • Arrival in Yerevan
  • Travel time: 8 hours /  180 km
  • Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Breakfast at the hotel. 9:30 Departure for the tour. Time for shopping for souvenirs and local products highly sought after by guests, such as wine, brandy, dried fruits, herbs, sweets, gold items, ceramics, etc. To facilitate this, we will visit Vernissage, a souvenir market, and Tashir, a market for locally made sweets and dried fruits. 11:30 Check-out from the hotel. Group or individual transfer to the airport.
  • Departure from Yerevan
  • Travel time: 3 hours /  30 km
  • Meals: Breakfast
Price and Availability
Private tours upon request
2-3 pax
655 €
4-6 pax
586 €
7-12 pax
505 €
There are special discounts for private groups of 13 or more persons.
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What's included
  • Individual transfers airport-hotel-airport;
  • Accommodation: 5 nights at the Cascade Hotel 3* in the very center of Yerevan with breakfast;
  • Transportation service for the tour on comfortable vehicles;
  • Experienced English-speaking tour guide (for 6 excursion days);
  • Delight in culinary experiences with 4 lunches at premier restaurants offering authentic Armenian cuisine. Enjoy meals at guest houses and rural homes brimming with local flavors;
  • Immerse yourself in Armenian culture with a welcome dinner accompanied by a folklore program and wine;
  • All entrance tickets and access to enriching master classes;
  • Tour itinerary and tourist maps of Armenia;
  • Enjoy round-the-clock tourist support available via phone;
  • Unlimited spring water in the serviced transport
  • All taxes included for a hassle-free experience;
  • Air tickets;
  1. Air tickets;
  2. Alcoholic drinks;
  3. Travel insurance;
  4. Tips.

 

Additional info
  • Tour Package Details:
    • The listed price is per person, based on double occupancy in a room;
    • An additional fee of 130 EUR applies for single occupancy;
    • Please check the requirement for an entry visa to Armenia on this page;

    Travel Recommendations:

    • We recommend arriving in Armenia by noon on the tour’s starting day;
    • Kindly note that early check-in will require an extra night’s reservation.

    Customization Options:

    • Enhance your experience by opting for higher-class hotels along the tour route for an additional fee.

    Children’s Policy:

    • Children under 5 years old can join the tour for free when sharing a room with two adults in a double room, meals are paid separately
    • Children aged 6 to 10 years old enjoy a 50% discount when an extra bed is added to the double room shared with two adults, meals are paid separately.

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May holidays in Armenia
Elena
Friends! A month and a half has already passed since our return, but the impressions of the trip are as vivid as during the travel days. I’ll compare it with the aftertaste of good wine... We spent unforgettable 8 days in May (from May 5 to May 13) in sunny ARMENIA. Thanks to the organizers for the individual transfer from and to the airport. This meeting is very pleasant. Thank you for choosing hotels. And most importantly, THANK YOU for being professionals with a capital “P” - your GUIDES and drivers. We traveled with guide Gor and driver Ashot. Gore showed us his country so vividly that it was simply impossible not to fall in love. He sincerely loves and talks very interestingly about his Armenia, about the very ancient history of Armenia, about people who have experienced a lot. Hospitality and cordiality - this is the only thing we encountered everywhere throughout the trip. Delicious homemade breakfasts, lunches and dinners are always available everywhere, it’s especially nice that it’s just as delicious far from the capital!!! We are pleased, of course, to have excellent knowledge of the Russian language! There are no problems in communication at all. Special thanks for the congratulations on the anniversary (this trip was a gift to me), the surprise was a success and will be remembered forever! And the luxurious May weather and the most beautiful nature of Armenia made our trip an unforgettable journey!!! I recommend everyone to enjoy the beauty of this small mountainous and sunny country!!!!
28 Jun, 2019
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With love for Armenia!
Olga Mayorova
We recently returned from Armenia! Back in November, a May tour was planned with a group of 8 people (Nizhny Novgorod). I chose the tour operator carefully and am very glad that I was not mistaken! I have not found a more thoughtful and rich program from anyone, only from Barev Armenia Tour. From communicating with Arshavir Ghukasyan about organizing a group tour, I had only positive impressions, everything was clear and timely! Next, meeting at the Airport and our guide Roland Tmoyan, as we wanted. After reading the reviews, it seemed to us that we already knew each other in absentia! And indeed, we consider ourselves incredibly lucky. A good guide is 95% of success on a tourist trip! And our guide is the best! Roland is a cheerful, charming, caring and attentive person, but at the same time a very educated, talented professional guide, historian and with great love for Armenia! Which of course he infected us too! He talked so much about his country, it seemed that he wanted to pass on all his knowledge and impressions to us, the Russian group! Of course, national names were hard for us... but Roland’s patience and work bore fruit! We also fell in love with Armenia, with the beauty of its open spaces, learned its sad history, became familiar with the culture of the Armenian people, and felt the friendliness of the people! We heard the wonderful music of the people of Armenia and fell in love with the beautiful melodies of the duduk! We danced folk dances, laughed at Roland's jokes and unusual funny stories! Thank you for the wonderful mood! Thank you very much, Roland, it seemed to us that everything was the best for us! Thank you, Barev Armenia, for the excellent organization of the tour, for lunches and dinners with unique national dishes, comfortable buses. Thanks to our ace driver Arkady Sakanyan for the careful driving! I really want to return to Armenia, and have Roland Tmoyan as our guide again!
14 Jun, 2019
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Everything was at the highest level.
Queen Helena
I would like to say a big thank you to the Barev Armenia company and all the employees of the company. We had a great time. Everything was at the highest level. We had a very competent guide Ruben and a careful and kind driver Arkady. The beauty of Armenia was amazing!!! Thank you so much for a perfectly organized tour. Best regards, Queen Elena
15 May, 2019
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Irina
Two days since we returned from a trip to Armenia for the May holidays! Although everyone dissuaded us from going to Armenia these days, because of the “Velvet Revolution,” we decided, and we didn’t regret it for a minute! The tour was so well thought out and wonderfully organized that the events taking place in Yerevan only added a special flavor to our trip; we became unwitting participants in historical events in Armenia. Peaceful demonstrations, dancing and singing, this is what we saw on the streets of Yerevan! Many thanks to our wonderful guide Gor and driver Ashot for a wonderful, unforgettable vacation in Armenia!
07 May, 2018
Magnificent Armenia
Svetlana, Maria
Good afternoon We would like to thank the entire Barev Armenia team for an excellent and interesting trip (May 21-27, 2017) and getting to know your wonderful country. Separately, a big hello and many thanks to our guide Gor and driver Ashot. You treat your country with such love that it is impossible not to fall in love with Armenia. We will recommend both travel to your country and cooperation with the agency to all our friends and colleagues. With love from Moscow! Good luck and prosperity! Svetlana, Maria
05 Jun, 2017
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Natalia
Our fabulous trip around Armenia is over! In terms of feeling, atmosphere, joy and intellectual component, this was our best trip! All guides "Barev Armenia" not just professionals, but joyful, enthusiastic people, charging with their energy and love for their country. Their wonderful, respectful relationship with each other, without any competition, is amazing. This is because the main thing for them is to show their beautiful country to their tourist guests. There is no formalism in their work. We were happy to expand the already very interesting program. Gore, Roland - you are wonderful, funny! But our Tatev is just Sunshine! Thank you Tatev for the trip, which turned into a wonderful holiday! You are super!!! We will definitely come back to you! To the authors and organizers of the "May Holidays" tour - our admiration! Everything: the program, hotel selection, meals, transportation - top notch!
10 May, 2017
Привет, Армения!
Alexander
Всему коллективу Barev Armenia большое спасибо за отлично проделанную работу! Программа тура "Майские праздники в Армении 2017", которой мы воспользовались в период с 29 апреля по 5 мая, была выполнена на "отлично"! Так могут работать только профессионалы. Спасибо турменеджеру за оперативно предоставленную информацию о туре и за совет посетить Дилижан. Спасибо нашему гиду Роланду за его "живописные" рассказы об Армении: ее истории, традициях, культуре. Роланд был не просто нашим гидом, а членом нашей экскурсионной группы. Его положительная энергия и его любовь к Армении передалась всем нам. Спасибо нашему водителю Геворгу за его аккуратное и профессиональное вождение. И, между прочим, всегда был в белой рубашке и в галстуке. Это было очень приятно). Barev Armenia - так держать!
09 May, 2017
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Irina Volshina
Hello! More than a month has passed since we returned home from this amazing trip to Armenia and we still feel like we are walking along the cozy streets of evening Yerevan and looking at photographs of the majestic Mount Ararat, taking our breath away, like on the Khor Virap observation deck. Thank you for our unforgettable trip! To say that we liked everything means to say nothing. Everything was just amazing! The Nare Hotel is built on a hillside, with a stunning view of the whole of Yerevan from the balcony, Ararat visible from the terrace, and a 10-minute drive to the city center (very convenient). The tour itself is thought out to the smallest detail - it is probably simply impossible to see more in 7 days. Thanks to our guide Ruben - a very attentive and responsive young man. We think the whole group appreciated his professionalism and sense of humor. Special thanks to the driver Vagan - a true professional in his field. Thank you to dear Siranush for being so sweet! And responsive! We said goodbye to Armenia and cried... I really want to go back... Thank you again for your hospitality!
15 Jun, 2015
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С Днем Победы!
Elena Vlasova
I would like to thank you for the good organization of the tour trip around Armenia. We were met on time, taken to the hotel, fed breakfast, and we met representatives of the company, who turned out to be, as we later became convinced, good people and professionals in their field. Ruben Hovsepyan spoke professionally and clearly about the history of Armenia and its long-suffering people, and was very attentive to everyone. Siranush Sahakyan is a wonderful, smart girl with good organizational skills. Vahan Gasparyan is a professional driver, he did not make a single mistake on difficult mountain roads, he was careful and attentive.
11 May, 2015
Армения Прекрасная!
Sviridova Elena
We have heard a lot about the beauties of your country, before that we visited other neighboring countries and decided to continue in Armenia. The level of service at the tour planning stage was good, an interesting program was drawn up, all corrections and wishes during the coordination process were carried out In Armenia I really liked the combination of nature and ancient culture, I liked everything about the cuisine: varied cuisine, a lot of vegetables and fruits, high-quality preparation of meat and fish dishes. Although according to the program some of the overnight stays were organized in guest houses, in general I can rate the accommodation as 4 plus. Despite the mountain roads with serpentines and places with not very good asphalt, the journey was comfortable, well, a Mercedes is a Mercedes in Africa! Somewhat dirty in the Sevan area, which spoils the impression Thank you for everything, we will definitely recommend Barev to our friends and acquaintances!
09 May, 2015
Наш майский отдых в Армении
Arthur Vanyan
Good afternoon. Yesterday we returned home with regret. I hasten to thank you for the impeccably organized tour. Special thanks to our new friends Arayik and Roland [take care of him - a true guide of national culture]. Thanks again. Arthur.
04 May, 2015