Armenia · Religious & Spiritual

2-Day Armenia Highlights Tour from Yerevan with Khor Virap and Sevan

2 Days Round trip from Yerevan Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 View Mt. Ararat from Khor Virap Monastery near the Armenia-Turkey border
02 Discover Armenia's thousand-year-old winemaking tradition at Areni Winery
03 Explore Bird's Cave and the dramatic red cliffs surrounding Noravank Monastery
04 Ride the ropeway above the forests of Tsaghkadzor for sweeping mountain views
05 Visit Lake Sevan and Sevanavank Medieval Monastery on the lake's narrow peninsula
06 Follow the fairy-tale forest road to Haghartsin Monastery in Dilijan

Travel across Armenia's historic and spiritual landmarks, from Khor Virap Monastery in Ararat province to Areni Winery, where you will discover the country's thousand-year-old winemaking tradition. Explore Bird's Cave and the striking red cliffs of Noravank Monastery, then continue to Lake Sevan and the serene Sevanavank Medieval Monastery on its peninsula. The journey also takes you to Tsaghkadzor and Dilijan, where Kecharis Monastery and the fairy-tale road to Haghartsin Monastery reveal Armenia's lush natural beauty.

Explore Bird's Cave and the striking red cliffs of Noravank Monastery, then continue to Lake Sevan and the serene Sevanavank Medieval Monastery on its peninsula.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Sevan, Yerevan, Dilijan, Khor Virap, Tsaghkadzor, Areni, Noravank

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Khor Virap, Areni Winery, Bird's Cave and Noravank

Begin the journey from Yerevan by heading to Khor Virap Monastery, located in Ararat province close to the Armenia-Turkey border. It is also known as the best place to view Mt. Ararat.
Visit Areni Winery with your Armenian tour guide and discover a thousand-year-long winemaking tradition.
Explore Bird's Cave, where the oldest shoe, about 5,000 years old, was found during excavations.
Stop by Noravank Monastery, founded in the 13th century and located in a narrow, deep gorge carved by the Amaghu River. The huge red cliffs surrounding it give the monastery a mysterious appearance.
Return to Yerevan.

Day 02

Tsaghkadzor, Lake Sevan, Dilijan and Haghartsin

Head to Kecharis Monastery in the city of Tsaghkadzor.
Take the ropeway and admire the picturesque scenery above the forests. If you take all five stations, you will reach 2,819 m above sea level and enjoy a fantastic view of the surroundings.
Proceed to Lake Sevan, the biggest lake in the Caucasus. It never loses its charm throughout the year and is regarded as the pride of the Armenian people.
Besides the lake, visit Sevanavank Medieval Monastery, located on a narrow peninsula of the lake.
Proceed to Dilijan, the most popular resort center in Armenia, known for its lush green forests.
Transfer to Haghartsin Monastery, a medieval complex located deep in the forest. The road to Haghartsin Monastery looks like a scene from a fairy tale, with giant overlapping trees lining both sides of the road.
End your trip and return to Yerevan.