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RE: your monasteries top 5

by Shoushi 24 May 2012

My top 5 is the following: 1) Khor Virap 2) Geghard or Tatev 3) Shushi/NK 4) Noravank 5)Haghpat&Sanahin
5 days in Armenia

by Hassouni 14 May 2012

Since Azerbaijan became unfeasible, I'm considering a trip to Armenia in addition to my plans for Georgia. Here's what I was thinking:…
Re: How many days is enough for Yerevan?

by Aspodelia 08 May 2012

Hi, Because it'll be your first time in Armenia, I would propose you this programm. 1. Arrival, walk in the centre of Yerevan (Republic…
RE: How many days is enough for Yerevan?

by DUDE057 07 May 2012

2-3 days if you include day trips to Geghard and Khor Vrap.
Re: your monasteries top 5

by Aspodelia 07 May 2012

Hi! As a specialist of tours in Armenia, I would propose you to keep your programm, but develop it. 1. Arrival, walk in Yerevan (there…
Re: your monasteries top 5

by sandstoneandamber 06 May 2012

I've been to Geghard and Khor Virap and loved both: http://sandstoneandamber.com/2012/02/18/the-land-of-pomegranate/ Tatev is on my to-do…
Re: your monasteries top 5

by WildRoo 26 April 2012

While in Armenia I visited five different monasteries - Geghard, Khor Virap, Noravank, Haghpat and Sanahin. My favourite was Noravank,…
RE: your monasteries top 5

by celticbhoy7 26 April 2012

Sanahin, Haghpat, Geghard
RE: trip out of Yerevan

by DUDE057 19 April 2012

Geghard is very nice. Also you can take a short trip out to khor Vrap, at the foot of Mt Ararat, and visit the Armenian genocide museum…
RE: trip out of Yerevan

by battybilly 19 April 2012

Hi.... Yerevan is a great city - but if you've 2 days, then there's plenty of good stuff close-by. A short trip out to Geghard is lovely.…
RE: Armenia: better by car, by bus, by train?

by jayanraj 13 April 2012

I spent more than 3 weeks in Armenia last month and most of the time I travelled independently. I made day trips of Khor Virap, Noravank,…
Re: 6 full days in Armenia

by headshotboy 08 April 2012

1) Is Armenia really worth visiting for what we are looking for? = Yes! It's a wonderful, very beautiful and very guest-loving country.…
RE: 6 full days in Armenia

by Tommi1 07 April 2012

1) Yes, definitely. 2) I'd concentrate on the south and on the surroundings of Yerevan: Goris, Tatev, Yerevan, Geghard, Garni, Mount Aragat…
Re: Short Jaunt to Armenia

by hostelinyerevan1 03 April 2012

Hi. ofcourse its worth to stay short time in Nagorno Karagakh, from Yerevan to Nagorno Karabakh by marshutka will take 6 - 7 hours maximum…
Short Jaunt to Armenia

by jlwh 02 April 2012

Hey guys Ill be going to Armenia for 6 days in the summer and would appreciate some advice on my proposed itinerary. Ill be coming from…
RE: Things/Places not to miss in Armenia

by Shoushi 16 March 2012

Hi, Regarding Armenia, I would recommend to visit Khor Virap, Lake Sevan, Echmiadzin, Garni Temple, Noravank, Geghard and Tatev monasterie…
RE: Tbilisi-Erevan

by Ninoosh 15 March 2012

Sound advice is already provided. Its just a shame you have such little time. Must say that i loved the region and there is a lot to see…
RE: Armenia: better by car, by bus, by train?

by traveltoarmenia 12 March 2012

I would recommend you hiring a car with driver because several attractions are far from a residence place- so there is not public transporta…
RE: 4 weeks in Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan

by Shoushi 03 March 2012

Hi, Besides the centuries old monasteries and churches that Armenia is famous for and that testify to the fact of Armenia being a cradle…
RE: Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia

by traveltoarmenia 20 January 2012

To avoid any headaches you can consider this itinerary: Azerbaijan- Signagi(Geo)- Kakheti (Geo) - Tbilisi (Geo)- Borjomi (Geo)/(or Kutaisi-…
Re: Caucasus in June

by patte 05 January 2012

I did a similar trip this summer,except that I didn't have time to go to Swaneti. I did this in only 8 days. Was it worth it? Absolutely!…
RE: Armenia in January

by envoyhostel 20 November 2011

January gets quite cold all over Armenia (up to -15 degrees in Celsius) and most of the time we have snow. Since Geghard is a functioning…
Armenia in January

by gtehran 15 November 2011

Hey guys, I'm visiting Armenia in january, but I want to know if the monasteries in Garni and Geghard are open on these dates? Is it like…
RE: Things/Places not to miss in Armenia

by jayanraj 31 October 2011

I spent more than 3 weeks in Armenia last month and most of the time I travelled independently. I made day trips of Khor Virap, Noravank…
RE: Day trips from Yerevan

by envoyhostel 11 September 2011

Hey there, You can definitely get to all those places you mentioned from Yerevan on public transport. If you want to spend all the day…