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Lake Sevan & Dilijan: Sevanavank, Goshavank & Haghartsin Day Trip★ 4.89 (1,417) · 9h–10h
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Garni Temple & Geghard Monastery tour: Lavash baking included★ 4.93 (1,321) · 5h–6h
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Khor Virap, Noravank & Areni Winery Day Trip from Yerevan★ 4.91 (867) · 9h–10h
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Yerevan: Garni, Geghard & Symphony of Stones Day Trip★ 4.80 (741) · 6hUS$ 29View ›
Khor Virap, Noravank & Tatev: Day Trip with Ropeway Ride★ 4.93 (693) · 14h–15hUS$ 73View ›
Tsaghkadzor & Lake Sevan Tour: Ropeway, Monasteries, Trout★ 4.88 (611) · 7h–8hUS$ 43View ›
Sevan, Dilijan & Goshavank Tour: Lakes, Monasteries from Yerevan★ 4.74 (564) · 8h–9hUS$ 36View ›
Armenia: Garni, Geghard & Lake Sevan Group Day Trip★ 4.94 (561) · 8h–9hUS$ 41View ›
Khor Virap, Garni & Geghard tour: Bake lavash with a guide★ 4.94 (520) · 8h–9hUS$ 43View ›
Echmiadzin & Zvartnots churches tour from Yerevan: UNESCO sites★ 4.91 (473) · 4h–5hUS$ 30View ›Top rated (10)
Tsaghkadzor, Kecharis & Lake Sevan Day Trip from YerevanYou’ll ride up Tsaghkadzor’s ropeway for wide mountain views, wander Kecharis Monastery’s ancient halls, then walk above Lake Sevan at Sevanavank. With a local guide handling pickup from Yerevan and sharing stories along the way, expect moments of quiet beauty—and maybe a little windburn.
Garni & Geghard tour: Private Armenia sightseeingThis private tour visits Garni Temple, Armenia's sole surviving pagan shrine, and Geghard Monastery, a 13th-century complex carved into rock and listed as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. The route includes the Arch of Charents, which frames Mount Ararat, and the Symphony of Stones basalt columns in Garni Canyon. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Yerevan are included; a professional guide in English or Russian is available depending on the option you choose at checkout.Is it for me?Choose the guided option if you want context for what you are seeing — the guide explains the history of Garni Temple, the geology of the basalt columns and the architectural significance of Geghard Monastery. Pick the self-guided version if you prefer to move through the sites at your own pace with a driver and vehicle, or if your group speaks a language other than English or Russian.
Garni, Geghard & Lake Sevan Day Trip from Yerevan with PickupYou’ll walk among ancient columns at Garni Temple, hear your footsteps echo inside Geghard’s rock-hewn halls, taste fresh herbs by Lake Sevan’s edge, and feel Armenia’s history all around you on this day trip from Yerevan with hotel pickup included.
Lake Sevan & Mountain Monasteries Tour from Yerevan: PrivateA private tour from Yerevan visiting Lake Sevan, Sevanavank monastery on the peninsula, the forested town of Dilijan, and two medieval monasteries—Haghartsin and Goshavank—with air-conditioned vehicle, professional English or Russian-speaking guide, hotel pickup and bottled water included. The tour runs 9 to 10 hours and stops at each site long enough to walk the grounds and take in the landscape. Lunch is not included, but the route can be adjusted on request.Is it for me?Choose the option with a guide if you want the history and context of each monastery and the landscape—the guide speaks English or Russian and travels the full route. If you prefer to move at your own pace and explore the sites independently, the driver-only option gives you the same transport and timing without narration, and you can spend longer at whichever stop holds your attention.
Khor Virap, Noravank & Areni: Private Day Trip with Wine TastingYou’ll stand where Armenia’s oldest stories began at Khor Virap, climb Noravank’s weathered steps among red cliffs, taste local wines in Areni village, and wander through Birds-Cave where ancient footsteps linger. Expect quiet moments, laughter with your guide, and a sense of time stretching out beneath your feet.
Lori: Haghpat, Zarni-Parni Caves, Akhtala & Sanahin Day TourYou’ll step into centuries-old monasteries at Haghpat and Sanahin, wander through forested caves at Zarni-Parni, share lunch with local flavors, and feel echoes of history in Akhtala fortress and Aramyants Castle—all with an expert guide who brings every story alive.
Yerevan: Khor Virap, Garni & Geghard Day Trip with PickupYou’ll travel from Yerevan into Armenia’s heart—climb through Khor Virap’s history with views of Mount Ararat, touch ancient stones at Garni Temple, and listen as voices fill Geghard Monastery’s carved halls. With pickup included and a local guide sharing stories along the way, this day trip leaves more than photos—it lingers.
Echmiadzin Cathedral & Zvartnots Temple tour from YerevanThis half-day tour from Yerevan visits four UNESCO World Heritage sites in Echmiadzin: the Mother Cathedral of Armenia (the world's first Christian cathedral, currently viewable from outside due to reconstruction), the churches of St. Hripsime and St. Gayane built over the tombs of Christian women-martyrs, and Zvartnots Temple, a 7th-century structure so ambitious that specialists in the 20th century could barely believe it had been built. You choose between a guided tour in English or Russian, or self-guided exploration; groups range from 1 to 7 travelers depending on the option selected. Pickup and drop-off within Yerevan are included.Is it for me?Book the guided option if you want context for the four sites and their place in Armenian Christian history; choose the self-guided version if you prefer to move at your own pace and explore the ruins and churches without commentary. Either way, the driver and vehicle stay with you for the full 3 to 4 hours, so timing and transport are settled before you leave Yerevan.
Armenia tour: Amberd, Lake Kari, Saghmosavank, Alphabet AlleyThis group tour visits five landmarks across Armenia: Amberd fortress on Mount Aragats's southern slope, Lake Kari at 3250 meters, a dry fruit production stop, Saghmosavank monastery in the Kasakh gorge, and the Armenian Alphabet Monument. A professional guide leads in English or Russian, and the itinerary runs 8 to 9 hours with admission tickets, transport, water, pastries and tasting included. Warm clothes are recommended because the lake sits at high altitude and is usually surrounded by snow.Is it for me?This is a shared group tour with a set itinerary and fixed schedule, which means the timing and route are arranged for you—you don't build the day yourself. It suits travelers arriving with a free afternoon or a morning who want to see multiple historical sites and natural landmarks without organizing transport or planning stops, and who are comfortable at high altitude (Lake Kari is at 3250 meters and usually surrounded by snow).
Lake Sevan, Jermuk & Noratus Day Trip with Winery TastingYou’ll stand where Lake Sevan meets sky, trace ancient carvings at Noratus cemetery, taste mineral waters in Jermuk’s lively spring gallery, and finish with local wines at Hin Areni winery. With a local guide and pickup included, every stop feels like a story unfolding—and maybe you’ll find your own favorite moment along the way.
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Garni, Geghard & Symphony of Stones Day Trip with Lavash BakingYou’ll stand where ancient poets gazed at Mount Ararat, taste fresh-baked lavash straight from a wood oven, trace your fingers along volcanic stone at Garni Gorge, and hear echoes of medieval chants inside Geghard Monastery. This day trip from Yerevan brings Armenia’s history close enough to touch — and leaves you wanting more time in those cool stone shadows.
Khor Virap, Garni & Geghard tour: Lavash baking includedThis full-day tour visits four Armenian landmarks—Khor Virap Monastery at the foot of Mount Ararat, the 1st-century Garni Temple, the columnar basalt formations of Symphony of Stones, and the rock-carved Geghard Monastery—with a live English or Russian guide and air-conditioned transport. The day ends with hands-on lavash baking and tasting in a traditional Tonir oven, plus local Gata pastry and bottled water throughout. The tour runs 8 to 9 hours; entrance tickets to Garni Temple and Symphony of Stones are optional add-ons at checkout.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to see Armenia's major historical and natural landmarks—Khor Virap, Garni, Geghard and Symphony of Stones—in a single day with a guide handling the route and timing. The lavash baking at the end gives you a direct experience of how Armenians prepare their daily bread, rather than just observing it from a distance.
Lake Sevan, Dilijan & Ijevan: Monasteries & Wine Tasting Day TripYou’ll climb ancient steps above Lake Sevan with a local guide, wander Dilijan’s old artisan streets breathing pine-scented air, step into silent monasteries hidden in green hills, and finish your day sipping Armenian wines at Ijevan. It’s not just about sights — you’ll feel Armenia’s rhythm in every moment.
Khor Virap, Noravank & Areni-1 Cave Wine Tasting TourA full-day guided tour from Yerevan visits Khor Virap Monastery (with Mount Ararat views), Noravank Monastery among red rock cliffs, and Areni-1 Cave—the archaeological site of the world's oldest known winery—ending with wine tasting in Areni village. The guide speaks English or Russian; the tour runs 8 to 9 hours and includes an air-conditioned vehicle, bottled water, traditional Armenian dishes, and local gata pastry.Is it for me?Pick this tour if you want English or Russian commentary throughout—the guide's live narration lets you absorb the historical significance of each monastery and archaeological site as you move between them, rather than reading placards or a guidebook.
Gyumri & Harichavank from Yerevan: 10-Hour Cultural TourYou spend the morning in Gyumri's Urban Life Museum and walking its old streets, see the Black Fortress, then drive to Harichavank monastery on Mount Aragats, where a chapel perches on a split rock above a canyon. The guide handles the narrative and logistics; you handle lunch costs. Transport, entry fees, water and a professional guide are included; the full day runs 10 to 11 hours from Yerevan.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Gyumri's architecture and history without arranging your own transport and entry fees — the guide handles the pacing and the narrative, leaving you to focus on the city and the monastery itself.
Khor Virap, Noravank & Jermuk: Day Trip with Areni Wine TastingYou’ll stand at Khor Virap with Mount Ararat right in front of you, wander through Noravank’s red stone monastery, taste fresh-baked bread and Areni wines, and feel Jermuk’s waterfall mist on your face. With a local guide handling all logistics—including pickup—you get history, nature, stories and real Armenian flavors packed into one day.
Dilijan, Lake Parz & Makaravank: Day Trip with Winery StopYou’ll wander forest paths in Dilijan with a local guide sharing stories along the way, watch sunlight ripple across Lake Parz’s clear water, climb up to centuries-old Makaravank Monastery, then end your day sampling wine and brandy at an old factory in Ijevan. Expect laughter, quiet moments by the lake, local snacks—and maybe a new favorite word in Armenian.
Yerevan City Tour: Cascade, Republic Sq & Private PickupYou’ll wander Yerevan’s main streets with a local guide, see Cascade’s city views, relax in Lovers Park, and pause at Republic Square—all with pickup included. Taste street snacks in passing and catch everyday moments that stick with you long after you leave.
Yerevan to Tatev: Cable Car, Khndzoresk Caves & Areni Wine TourYou’ll ride Armenia’s famous Wings of Tatev cable car over deep gorges, explore ancient caves at Khndzoresk (and brave its swaying bridge), stand in the spray at Shaki waterfall, and taste local wines in Areni village—all with an easygoing local guide and transport included.
Tatev Monastery & Shaki Waterfall Day Trip with Wine TastingYou’ll ride Armenia’s record-breaking Wings of Tatev cable car above dramatic gorges, explore ancient monastery walls with a local guide, feel Shaki Waterfall’s spray on your skin, and end your day sampling Areni wines paired with local sweets. This day trip blends history, nature, laughter—and maybe even a little courage if heights aren’t your thing.
