Welcome to Armenia

Few nations have histories as ancient, complex and laced with tragedy as Armenia (Հայաստան). And even fewer have a culture that is as rich and resilient. This is a destination where you will be intrigued by history, awed by monuments, amazed by the landscape and charmed by down-to-earth locals. It's not an easy place to explore – roads are rough, transport is often hard to navigate and those who don't speak Armenian or Russian may find communication difficult – but travelling here is as rewarding as it is revelatory.

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The simply extraordinary collection of medieval monasteries scattered across the country is the number-one attraction, closely followed by a dramatically beautiful landscape that is perfectly suited to hiking and other outdoor activities. And then there's the unexpected delight of Yerevan – one of the region's most exuberant and endearing cities. Put together, they offer an enticing and tremendously enjoyable travel experience.

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$44 Cultural & Theme Tours

Group Tour: Hin Areni wine factory, Tatev-Ropeway, Khndzoresk caves & bridge

The tour starts at 9am from the local operators office, then you'll board a climate-controlled vehicle for the trip to southern Armenia, with the first stop of the day at the historic village of Areni. Tour a wine factory to learn what makes Areni wines so distinctive, and see the distinctive architecture of the 14th-century St. Astvatsatsin Church.Continue to Tatev Monastery, once the wealthiest medieval monastery in Armenia and a strategic center of the kingdom. Discover the secret passageways that linked the monastery and outside world during tumultuous times, then ride the Wing of Tatev, an aerial tramway stretching 3.5 miles (5.7 km.) across the River Vorotan Gorge, linking Tatev Monastery with a hill by the village of Halidzor. Take a break for lunch at a restaurant near Wings of Tatev, choosing between four set menus (own expense). The last stop of the day is Khndzoresk, a village that's famous for natural stone carpets and homes built directly into mountain caves, which also served as a stronghold for Syunik during the 18th-century national liberation movement.Following your time at Khndzoresk, begin the return trip to Yerevan, where this tour concludes at the original departure point.
$19 Cultural & Theme Tours

Group Tour: Garni Temple, Geghard, and Lavash Baking from Yerevan

ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Hyur Service, Yerevanstarting and returning pointDuration: 15 minutesStop At: Charent's Arch, Garni, Kotayk Provinceviewing pointDuration: 15 minutesStop At: Garni Temple, Garni, Kotayk Provincepegan templeDuration: 1 hour 10 minutesStop At: Garni Temple, Garni, Kotayk ProvinceLavash baking demonstrationDuration: 30 minutesStop At: The Monastery of Geghard, Geghard, Kotayk Provincemonastery carved in the rock Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes
$23 Cultural & Theme Tours

Group Tour: Khor Virap, Noravank, ancient "Birds-Cave", Hin Areni (wine tasting)

ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Hyur Service, Yerevanstarting and ending pointDuration: 15 minutesStop At: Khor Virap, Lusarat, Ararat Provincemonastery complex with a great view to Mt. AraratDuration: 1 hourStop At: Noravank Monastery, Areni, Vayots Dzor Provincemonastery complexDuration: 1 hourStop At: Hin Areni Winery, Areni, Vayots Dzor ProvinceTour and tastingDuration: 1 hour 30 minutesStop At: T'rchuneri (Bird) Cave, Areni, Vayots Dzor Provinceancient cave where 5500 years old shoe was foundDuration: 40 minutes
$23 Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours

Group Tour: Lake Sevan (Sevanavank, boat trip), national dances, Hayravank

ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Hyur Service, Yerevanstarting and ending point Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Hayravank Monastery, Hayravank, Gegharkunik Provinceancient monasteryDuration: 40 minutesStop At: Lake Sevan, Lake Sevan, Gegharkunik Provinceblue pearl of ArmeniaDuration: 1 hour 30 minutesStop At: Monastery Sevanavank, Sevan, Lake Sevan, Gegharkunik Provincenice view from the top of the hillDuration: 1 hour
$22 Cultural & Theme Tours

Yerevan: Sevan-Sevanavank-Dilijan-Goshavank-Haghartsin Tour

ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Hyur Service, Yerevanstarting and returning pointDuration: 15 minutesStop At: Lake Sevan, Lake Sevan, Gegharkunik Provinceblue pearl of ArmeniaDuration: 30 minutesStop At: Monastery Sevanavank, Sevan, Lake Sevan, Gegharkunik Provincebeautiful scenery Duration: 1 hourStop At: Dilijan National Park, Dilijan, Tavush Provinceold townDuration: 20 minutesStop At: Goshavank Monastery, Gosh, Tavush Provincesurrounded with natureDuration: 40 minutesStop At: Haghartsin Monastery, Dilijan, Tavush Provincesurrounded with natureDuration: 1 hour
$27 Cultural & Theme Tours

Group Tour: Khor Virap, Noravank, Jermuk, Hin Areni wine factory (tasting)

ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Hyur Service, Yerevanstarting and returning pointDuration: 15 minutesStop At: Khor Virap, Lusarat, Ararat Provincewith great view to Biblical mount AraratDuration: 1 hourStop At: Noravank Monastery, Areni, Vayots Dzor Provincesurrounded with mountainsDuration: 1 hourStop At: Mineral water gallerytown with optional visit of waterfall (own expense)Duration: 1 hour 30 minutesStop At: Hin Areni Winery, Areni, Vayots Dzor Provincetour and tastingDuration: 45 minutes
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