We will take a morning flight to Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia. After landing and getting ready, we will set off towards Armenia. After about a two-hour drive, we will reach the border crossing. We will change buses and head straight towards Yerevan, the capital of Armenia. Our journey will pass through an impressive mountainous area. We will stop for a look at the copper mining city of Alaverdi. From there we will continue to Yerevan. The largest city in the country, its administrative, cultural and economic center. The city has about 1.1 million residents, about a third of the total population of Armenia. The city is rich in parks, museums, theaters, libraries, art galleries and concert halls. It is one of the oldest capital cities in the world, and its origins lie in a fortress called Erebuni, which was founded in 782 BC, at the western end of Mount Ararat.

We will arrive in the city in the afternoon. We will begin with a visit to the Victory Garden and "Mother Armenia", a complex dedicated to the Soviet victory over the Germans in World War II. There stands a huge statue of a woman representing the Armenian women who were left alone during the war when the men were drafted into the Red Army. From here we will have our first look at the city of Yerevan and Mount Harar, which stands opposite. From there we will continue to the Armenian "Yad Vashem" complex to commemorate the Armenian genocide by the Ottomans in 1884 and 1915. Among other things, we will learn about the connection with the Jewish Nili underground in Israel. We will continue on to the city's innards. We will visit the impressive and unique art complex, ending with a visit to the special building, the Cascade. A visit that will be remembered for many years by the richness of the stonework on its various balconies and the abundance of sculptures in the garden in front of it.

After getting ready at the hotel and having dinner, we will continue our visit to the city: we will walk from Freedom Square and the impressive Opera House, through the adjacent park and the modern pedestrian street to the impressive Republic Square, enjoying a combination of the new and the old. This is the prestigious avenue in Yerevan, with a variety of brand stores, cafes and restaurants, and an underground mall that crosses the pedestrian street. If we are lucky, we will enjoy the impressive singing fountain show in Republic Square. Dinner and overnight in Yerevan.

Today we will go to the village of Garni, visit the pagan temple of the sun from the first century AD, built by King Tiridates I. The building is the only surviving Greco-Roman temple in Armenia and the entire former Soviet Union. There is speculation that the building was not a temple but a tomb, from the pre-Christian period. We will drive to the Garni Canyon to enjoy the special view of the basalt canyon, which some call a "symphony of rocks". We will have lunch in the village of Garni, with a local family, and see how the traditional Armenian bread, "lavashi", is baked. After that, we will continue to visit the ancient Armenian monastery of Gerard (Spear), partly carved into the rock. The current monastery was built in the 12th century, after its predecessors caught fire and were destroyed by the Arabs in 923. The monastery preserves the spear with which the Roman legion stabbed Jesus on the cross, considered the most important religious site in Armenia. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. If we are lucky, we will be able to hear the monastery choir singing in the hall with wonderful acoustics. In the late afternoon we will return to Yerevan. If possible, we will visit the vegetable and fruit market and the nearby Anastas House. Dinner and overnight in Yerevan.

After breakfast, we leave the hotel and drive to the city of Afaran to prepare for the lunch break. We will continue to the Armenian Alphabet Park, which was established in honor of the inventor of the Armenian script in 405 AD, Mesrop Mashtots. We will be impressed by the giant sculptures of Armenian letters, made of pink tuff. We will continue to the town of Ashtarak and visit an Armenian house and the museum of the kamancha - an ancient Armenian stringed instrument. We will be treated to light refreshments and hear the sounds of the special instrument. We will continue to the village of Aknalich, where the largest and most important Yazidi temple is located. We will get to know this people, some of whose sons live in Armenia. The temple also serves as their 'national' museum. From there, we will continue to the city of Echmiadzin, the Christian religious center of the Armenians, their 'Vatican'. We will visit the cathedral, the seat of the Catholicos, the head of the Armenian Church. The Armenians are the first people to adopt Christianity, and their church is independent and unique. On our way to our hotel in Yerevan, we will visit the remains of the magnificent Zabartnost temple, which was destroyed by an earthquake, or, by fire at the hands of the Arabs who spread Islam and invaded Armenia in the 8th century CE. We will see the reconstructed model of the temple at the peak of Paro in the local museum. A short drive further and we will reach Yerevan. After dinner, we can enjoy the bustling city. Dinner and overnight in Yerevan.

After breakfast, we will travel to the Ararat and Ayutthaya Dzor regions, where there are a number of monasteries from the 13th century. First, we will visit the Khor Virap Monastery located at the foot of Mount Ararat. The Khor Virap Church is one of the most sacred sites for Armenians who often make pilgrimages to it. The place where Saint George, who brought Christianity to the Armenian people, was imprisoned. We will hear his interesting story. From there, we will view the peaks of Ararat, which is under Turkish sovereignty. We will continue driving through the fertile valley east to the wine-growing village of Lain Erni. We will visit a local winery and taste the exquisite wines unique to the region. From there, we will continue along an amazing scenic road in a gorge that will lead us to the Noravank Monastery. In the afternoon, we will visit the Noravank Monastery, located in a spectacular canyon landscape. The complex has several impressive and special sites: the Church of the Holy Mother, which was built as a tomb church, as well as an impressive collection of khachkars - crosses carved into the rock. From there, we will head towards the village of Argis, where a Jewish cemetery from the 14th century was discovered, which holds a great deal of mystery behind it. We will end the day with fun by visiting the popular resort town from the Soviet era, Jermuk, which sits on thermal springs, where we will observe impressive waterfalls.

Dinner and overnight in Jermuk.

We will start the morning with a visit to an ancient mystery site, Karahung, the 'Army of Stones', which is considered the Armenian Stonehenge. A unique archaeological site, near the city of Sisian. To this day, it remains a mystery as to its purpose: astrology, spiritual worship... We will continue to the ancient cave village of Khangzorsk, where we will enjoy the view of the Zora suspension bridge as well as the special view of the area and the village. If possible, we will take a walking trail in the cave area. We will take a lunch break in the city of Goris. After that, we will continue to visit the Tatev Monastery. One of the most important spiritual, religious and cultural centers for the Armenian people. We will reach it by cable car, which was until a few years ago the longest in the world, over 5 km long. The Tatev Monastery stands on a cliff overlooking a deep gorge that surrounds it. We will enjoy the view of the landscape below and around it. Towards evening, we will return to our hotel in Jermuk. Dinner and overnight stay in Jermuk.

In the morning we will set off on the mountain road. We will cross the mountain range at the Salim Pass, 2,410 m above sea level. At its peak, we will visit the ancient and well-preserved Oberlian Inn, a reminder of the Silk Road that passed through the area. On our way, we may encounter large herds of sheep belonging to the shepherd population that inhabits this area. On the other side of the range, we will reach the western side of Lake Sevan, the "Armenian Pearl," which is the largest lake in Armenia. The lake is about 2,000 meters above sea level. The lake is surrounded by mountains on all sides and is recognized as a national park, and its shores serve as tourist and recreational centers. At the entrance to the city of Sevan, we will stop to visit the cemetery of the Subbotniks, "Sabbath keepers," who embraced Judaism. At the end of a spectacular day, we will arrive at our hotel in the resort and health resort town of Chakdzor (Valley of Flowers), located in a magical place among the forested mountains. Dinner accompanied by a folklore performance and overnight stay In Chakhdzor.

We will take a walking tour of the town and continue to the Kecharis Monastery. The monastery, located in the Tsaghkadzor ski resort, was built in the 11th-13th centuries, and was at one time a very important religious center and a place for higher learning. We will continue our journey to Lake Svan, which is located at an altitude of 1900 m above sea level. We will travel along the western side of Lake Svan. Due to intensive activity in the 20th century and its use for irrigation and electricity generation, the volume of water in the lake has decreased by about 45% from 1933 to the present day. Its area has also decreased by about 35% during that period. We will have an observation of the lake from the top of the Svanavank ridge. From there we will continue north to the spa town of Dilijan. Not far from it is a religious, cultural and educational center from the Middle Ages. After visiting the place, we will travel to the tiny and beautiful Lake Tahor PARZ, and walk along its banks. From there we will continue our journey north through 'Little Switzerland', a mountainous area covered in lush green forests alongside a river flowing to the border with Georgia. Last border crossing. Upon arrival in Tbilisi, transfer to the hotel.

Dinner at a restaurant accompanied by a folklore performance and overnight stay in Tbilisi.

If the return flight is a morning flight: transfer to the airport and a flight back to Israel full of experiences. If the return flight is an evening flight, we will dedicate the day to a comprehensive tour of Tbilisi, including a summary meeting of the trip over lunch. At the end of the day, transfer to the airport for an overnight flight back to Israel.