5-Day Armenian Ruins Tour from Yerevan with Soviet-era sites

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Visit ruined and abandoned chemical factories, a cable car, and other buildings
• 02 Explore Soviet-period earthquake remnants in Gyumri and Vanadzor
• 03 See the Charentsavan ruined symbol and ruined houses on the Armenian Azerbaijan border
• 04 Visit the half-abandoned Byurakan observatory, ruined churches, and cemeteries around Yerevan

Discover the ruins of Armenia on this 5-day tour through Yerevan, Gyumri, Sevan, Vanadzor, and nearby historic sites, where the past of the USSR survives in ruined and abandoned churches, houses, fortresses, observatories, and industrial structures. Explore Soviet-period earthquake remnants, Vanadzor's damaged sites, the ruined houses on the Armenian Azerbaijan border, and other abandoned landmarks while learning about the history behind them.

Discover the ruins of Armenia on this 5-day tour through Yerevan, Gyumri, Sevan, Vanadzor, and nearby historic sites, where the past of the USSR survives in ruined and abandoned churches, houses, fortresses, observatories, and industrial structures.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Sevan, Vanadzor, Gyumri, Yerevan, Haghpat, Alaverdi, Stepanavan

Languages Armenian, English, Russian

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Yerevan Ruins and Abandoned Sites Tour

• Visit ruined and abandoned chemical factories, a cable car, and buildings.

Overnight in Yerevan.

2

Day 02

Gyumri Soviet Earthquake Remnants Tour

• Today, explore Soviet-period earthquake remnants, structures, and buildings.

Overnight in Gyumri.

3

Day 03

Lori Region Ruins in Vanadzor, Stepanavan, and Alaverdi

• Visit Vanadzor earthquake remnants, a chemical factory, domiks, and more.

• Explore Stepanavan's abandoned fortress and structures.

• Visit abandoned buildings at the Alaverdi copper mine.

Overnight in Haghpat.

4

Day 04

Lake Sevan and Charentsavan Ruins Tour

• Visit the abandoned summer houses of the Communist Party of the USSR.

• See the Charentsavan ruined symbol and ruined houses on the Armenian Azerbaijan border.

Overnight in Yerevan.

5

Day 05

Byurakan Observatory and Ruined Heritage Sites

• Visit the half-abandoned Byurakan observatory, ruined churches, and cemeteries around Yerevan.

Overnight in Yerevan.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• English-speaking tour guide
• Transfer
• Car service
• Guide fees
• Tea, coffee, sparkling water

What's Not Included

• Accommodation

• Food

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Yerevan, Armenia

Tour start

Yerevan, Armenia

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.