- 09:00 Departure from Yerevan
- 10:45 Arrival at Gyumri
- 11:00 - 13:00 City tour in Gyumri
The city of Gyumri, being inhabited since at least 8th century BC and known originally as Kumayri, has a lot to offer to a traveler to explore. The city survived turbulent history and currently is being actively rebuilt. The first half of the day will allow you to enjoy the unprecedented atmosphere of the city, its old streets and iconic landmarks of fortresses, cathedrals and ruins reminding the earthquake of almost 40 years ago make the tour in this city a unique experience.
- 13:00-14:10 Lunch in Gyumri
The intriguing lunch organized in one of the most authentic local restaurants will allow you to taste one of the local dishes accompanied with local wine and appetizers.
- 15:00- 16:00 Tour at Dashtadem Fortress
After a lovely lunch in a local restaurant, you will see the mystical Dashtadem Fortress, dating to the 10th century, will give insight into the medieval Armenian reinforcements.
- 16:45- 17:30 Talin Monasteric Complex
The journey back to Yerevan will then take you to the Cathedral of Talin will amaze you with its architectural beauty. It is one of the gems of 7th century Armenian Christian Architecture- a stunning structure with beautiful frescoes and a dodecagonal drum.