Things to do in Yerevan
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Lake Sevan & Dilijan: Sevanavank, Goshavank & Haghartsin Day TripYou drive from Yerevan to Lake Sevan's peninsula monastery, walk through Dilijan's national park forests, and visit two medieval monasteries—Haghartsin and Goshavank—with a professional guide who handles all entry fees and logistics. The 9-10 hour day includes transport, admission, lunch, and water, so you show up and move through the itinerary without planning the route yourself.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Lake Sevan and three medieval monasteries in one day without renting a car or navigating the route yourself—the fixed itinerary and included guide handle the logistics, which is what makes a 9-10 hour day feel manageable instead of rushed.
Garni Temple & Geghard Monastery tour: Lavash baking includedA group tour of Armenia visiting Garni Temple, the Garni canyon's basalt formations, and Geghard Monastery, with a professional guide in English or Russian and time to participate in traditional lavash baking. The tour runs 5 to 6 hours and includes an air-conditioned vehicle, entry tickets, water and pastries, and WiFi; when winter closes the canyon road, a visit to Symphony of Stones or a sujukh-making class replaces that stop.Is it for me?Book this group tour if you want a guided route through Garni and Geghard with transport and entry handled for you; choose the winter option if the canyon road is closed and you'd prefer a craft class over the stone monument site.
Khor Virap, Noravank & Areni Winery Day Trip from YerevanYou’ll stand where Armenia’s story began at Khor Virap Monastery with Mount Ararat watching over you, climb Noravank’s wild stone steps between red cliffs, share laughter over homemade bread and Areni wines, then wander a cave older than most countries—all with local stories guiding each step.
Yerevan: Garni, Geghard & Symphony of Stones Day TripYou’ll stand where ancient Armenians once worshipped at Garni Temple, feel cool stone under your hands in Geghard Monastery, watch basalt columns rise over Azat Gorge and taste fresh lavash pulled straight from a tonir oven. This day trip from Yerevan brings you close to Armenia’s spirit — not just its sights.
Khor Virap, Noravank & Tatev: Day Trip with Ropeway RideYou’ll stand beneath Mount Ararat at Khor Virap, wander ancient stones at Noravank, then glide above deep gorges on the Wings of Tatev ropeway with your local guide. Taste pastries, hear stories that stick with you, and end up feeling oddly connected to Armenia’s wild landscapes.
Tsaghkadzor & Lake Sevan Tour: Ropeway, Monasteries, TroutThis 7–8 hour group tour from Yerevan visits Tsaghkadzor, Kecharis monastery, Lake Sevan and Sevanavank monastery on the peninsula, with a cable car ride, monastery entry, lakeshore time and a trout barbecue included. The guide speaks English and Russian consecutively. Hotel pickup is not included; you'll meet the group at the starting point in Yerevan. Sevanavank requires climbing 200 steps to reach the churches.Is it for me?The tour runs 7 to 8 hours with one 200-step climb at Sevanavank and lakeshore time built in, so you see four distinct sites without rushing between them—the ropeway, two monastery complexes and the lake itself all fit into a single day from Yerevan.
Sevan, Dilijan & Goshavank Tour: Lakes, Monasteries from YerevanA guided day tour from Yerevan to Lake Sevan, Dilijan, Haghartsin Monastery and Goshavank, with a professional guide and transport for eight to nine hours. The route includes a walk through Dilijan's historic district, where local craftspeople still work in studios and galleries, and a stop at Ijevan Wine and Brandy Factory for a tasting of signature wines paired with local snacks. Sevanavank Monastery sits on a peninsula and requires climbing stairs to reach it.Is it for me?Pick this tour if you want to combine two separate regions—Sevan's lake and Dilijan's forested hills—in one day, since the drive between them takes time you'd spend solo; the guide also leads you through Dilijan's artisan quarter and the winery, which ties the monasteries together into a narrative rather than isolated stops.
Armenia: Garni, Geghard & Lake Sevan Group Day TripYou’ll touch cold pagan stones at Garni Temple, taste warm lavash straight from the oven, step into Geghard’s shadowy caves with a local guide, and climb up for wide-open views at Lake Sevan. Expect laughter, maybe a little windblown hair, and moments that linger longer than you’d think.
Khor Virap, Garni & Geghard tour: Bake lavash with a guideThis group tour visits four major Armenian cultural sites in a single day: Khor Virap monastery (where Christianity arrived in Armenia in 301), Garni temple (Armenia's only surviving pagan temple), a working lavash bakery where you participate in making traditional Armenian flatbread, and Geghard monastic complex (13th-century UNESCO site partially carved into rock). A professional guide leads in English or Russian, and the tour includes an air-conditioned vehicle, bottled water, pastries, and all admission tickets.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to see Armenia's major Christian and pagan monuments in one day without arranging separate transport or tickets—the guide handles the stops and the timing, and you get to participate in making lavash rather than just observing it. If you prefer a private vehicle or a different pace, look for private tour options instead.
Echmiadzin & Zvartnots churches tour from Yerevan: UNESCO sitesThis group tour visits Armenia's most significant religious sites in and around Yerevan over 4–5 hours, including the UNESCO World Heritage Echmiadzin Mother Cathedral, St. Hripsime and St. Gayane churches, and the reconstructed Zvartnots Temple. A professional guide speaks English and Russian consecutively; the tour includes air-conditioned transport, admission tickets, bottled water and pastries. On Sundays, you can attend the liturgy at Echmiadzin Cathedral.Is it for me?Book this if you're based in Yerevan without a car—the guide handles navigation between four UNESCO churches and provides live commentary in English and Russian, fitting a 4–5-hour morning or afternoon window.
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).
Armenia: Tandem Paragliding Flight with Pickup & GoPro VideoYou’ll meet your pilot in Yerevan before heading out to launch above Armenia’s lakes or mountains. Feel that first rush as you run into open sky on a tandem paragliding flight — no experience needed. Your guide handles everything so you can just watch the world tilt beneath your feet (and yes, there’s a GoPro video). You might laugh nervously or shout with joy — either way, you’ll remember that feeling long after landing.
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 walking tour: Armenian food tastings and KhachkarsA four-hour walking tour of Yerevan with an English-speaking guide covers Republic Square, the Cascade, and Khachkars park while stopping at a local restaurant for Armenian starters and a choice of drink. The guide discusses Armenian history, geopolitics and traditions as you move through the city, and the pace leaves room to linger at sites that interest you instead of rushing through a checklist.Is it for me?Four hours is enough to walk the main sights and eat a real meal without the day feeling rushed, so you can fit this into a free afternoon or a first morning in Yerevan and still have time to explore on your own afterward.
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 & 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
