4-Day Armenia Tour of Yerevan, Sevan and Garni Monastery Sites

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Shop at Vernisaj, an open-air souvenir market
• 02 Visit Garni Temple, a Greco-Roman colonnaded building
• 03 See Tsitsernakaberd, Armenia's official memorial to the victims of the Armenian Genocide
• 04 Explore Lake Sevan and Sevanavank monasteries on its northwestern shore

Unwind on a relaxing, slow-paced sightseeing tour of Yerevan, Vagharshapat, Sevan, and Dilijan. Visit traditional libraries, memorials, markets, temples, and monasteries while learning about this beautiful nation's history, traditions, culture, and heritage. See Tsitsernakaberd, the Armenian Genocide Memorial Complex, Armenia's official memorial dedicated to the victims of the Armenian Genocide, and rejuvenate at Etchmiadzin Cathedral, the mother church of the Armenian Apostolic Church. Explore Lake Sevan, a large high-altitude lake in eastern Armenia, and more.

Continue to the Temple of Garni, the sole surviving pagan temple in Armenia.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Vagharshapat, Sevan, Yerevan, Dilijan, Garni, Khor Virap, Areni, Noravank, Geghard

Languages Armenian, English, Russian

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Yerevan City Tour and Echmiadzin Holy City

• Visit Matenadaran, a depository of thousands of ancient books and manuscripts.
• Proceed to the Cascade, a giant stairway made of limestone in Yerevan.
• Stroll along Northern Avenue.
• Marvel at the Mother Armenia monument, a female personification of Armenia.
• Head towards the Armenian Genocide Memorial, Armenia's official memorial dedicated to the victims of the Armenian Genocide.
• Explore the colourful gum market of dried and fresh fruits and vegetables.
• Shop at Vernisaj, an open-air souvenir market.
• Drive to Echmiadzin Holy City and see St. Hripsime Church, the Cathedral of Echmiadzin, and the remnants of Zvartnots.

2

Day 02

Garni, Geghard, and Azat Canyon

• Continue to the Temple of Garni, the sole surviving pagan temple in Armenia.
• Stop at Charents Arch.
• Then head to Geghard Spear Monastery.
• Continue to the Stone Symphony in the canyon.
• Enjoy the breathtaking view of the Azat water reservoir.

3

Day 03

Lake Sevan and Sevanavank

• Visit Lake Sevan and Sevanavank monasteries, a monastic complex located on a peninsula at the northwestern shore of Lake Sevan.

4

Day 04

Khor Virap, Areni, and Noravank

• Visit Khor Virap Monastery at the Armenian-Turkish border.
• Admire the stunning view of the biblical Mount Ararat.
• Go for Areni wine tasting.
• Explore Noravank Monastery, a masterpiece by the architect Momik.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• English-speaking Armenian guide
• Transfer
• Car service

What's Not Included

• Levon's Underground visit
• Ararat brandy factory
• Entry fees

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

53 Mesrop Mashtoc pokhota, Yerevan 0009, Armenia

Tour start

53 Mesrop Mashtoc pokhota, Yerevan 0009, Armenia

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.