Spend four unforgettable days in Yerevan and enjoy adventures at arm's reach. If you are traveling to Armenia for the first time and are looking for an easy trip and good company - this tour is for you!
There are a lot of beautiful locations and live communication with the locals on the trip, because Armenia is about people and the love of a person for a person!
We pay great attention to the service, as well as the gastro and wine components, so we promise an individual approach to your preferences in group tours!
This is a group tour, arrivals - every Saturday. Accommodation only in Yerevan, all excursions with return to Yerevan. The groups are small - no more than 16 people.
All categories of hotels are located within walking distance from each other, which saves time for gathering a group.
If you wish, we can combine this trip with a subsequent/next/following departure to Georgia or Western Armenia.
Let this programme be the beginning of a great Armenian vacation/holidays!/ Start a great Armenian vacation/holidays with this programme!
Tour programme
Day 1
Yerevan - Arrival - City Tour
Arrival in Armenia, transfer to the hotel. We recommend buying tickets for morning flights or arriving a day before.
A walking sightseeing excursion in the city center and an excursion to one of the oldest districts of Yerevan - Kond.
After a walking sightseeing excursion - dinner/supper and tasting of Armenian wines at a/the bar.
The duration of the excursion programme is around 3 hours.
Day 2
Yerevan-Garni-Geghard-Yerevan
Departure for an excursion, departure to the Geghard monastery. The monastery is a unique creation of human hands. The halls of the monastery are dug into the basalt rock, and the walls store unique bas-reliefs, each of which is a work of art.
A visit to the pagan temple of Garni, which is dedicated to Sun god Mitra. The temple structures combine elements of Hellenistic and National culture. The temple stands in a picturesque mountainous terrain and has a good view of the Garni gorge. Where we will go after the excursion to the Temple. The Garni Gorge stretches along the valley of the Azat River and its inflow Gokhta. The gorge is famous for the “Stone symphony” - a natural monument in the basalt rocks in the form of straight pipes and about 100 meters high. These rocks are formed by the abrupt solidification of lava. The gorge is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Lunch at a restaurant with a view of the gorge.
Return to Yerevan.
The duration of the excursion programme is around 6 hours.
Day 3
Yerevan - Noratus - Sevan - Tsaghkunk - Yerevan
Departure for the excursion to the village of Noratus. We are going to Noratus to see the largest medieval cemetery in Armenia, where unique khachkars have been preserved, the oldest of which dates back to the 10th century.
Khachkars are the most characteristic symbol of the Armenian identity. Translated into Armenian, khachkar means cross-stone. It is a khachkar stone stele, with a carved image of a cross and other symbols.
After the tour, we will go to the Mikaelyan family cheesemaking factory. The spouses Arman and Marine will be waiting for us, their story of sauccess will not leave you indifferent! This married couple is engaged in the manufacture of alсoholic cheeses. Alcoholic cheeses are sustained in wine and brandy and are a unique product in the whole Armenia.
Dinner on the shore of Lake Sevan.
An excursion to the Sevanavank Monastery.
Afterwards, we will head to the restaurant, which was included in the top 10 restaurants in 2021, according to Forbes. There, you will find not national dishes, but the most atmospheric lavash baking ritual in Armenia. Yes, it is a ritual, not a master class.
Return to Yerevan.
The duration of the excursion programme is around 8 hours.
Day 4
Transfer to the airport
Check-out from the hotel.
Transfer to the airport.
Tour plan
Day 1
Ереван аэропорт
Yerevan Airport
Ереван центр
Yerevan Center
Day 2
Ереван
Yerevan
Duration of the excursion program около 9-ти часов
Гарни
Garni
Гегард
Geghard
Day 3
Ереван
Yerevan
Норатус
Noratus
Севан
Sevan
Цахкунк
Tsaghkunk
Day 4
Ереван
Yerevan
Ереван аэропорт
Yerevan Airport
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Price per person with accommodation at:
Hotel category
Price
USD
EUR
RUB
At a 3* hotel
550
512
50 430
At a 4* hotel
660
614
60 517
At a 5* hotel
750
698
68 769
What include
Transport
All transfers indicated in the programme
Residence
Accommodation at the hotel of the selected category (the price is indicated per person)
Staff
Services of a professional guide
Excursions
Tour programme
Food
Breakfast
Service
Drinking water during the transfers
Entertainment
All entrance tickets, masterclasses, tasting sessions/degustations
The price does not include:
Lunches/dinners; airplane tickets; health insurance; personal expenses
You ask, we answer. This section will contain useful tips on preparing for the trip and information on the organizational issues of the tour.
Is it possible to pay in foreign currency in Armenia?
Only the national currency is accepted in Armenia. You can take rubles, dollars or euros with you and exchange them for drams upon arrival, then you will be able to make payments without hindrance. Almost all exchange offices are open around the clock, and banks close at 17:00.
What clothes should you take with you?
Armenia is a mountainous country, and the climate may vary depending on the region, altitude and landscape. The routes of our excursions are very diverse and include southern and northern directions, ascents to the mountains and stops by the lake. Therefore, we recommend taking clothes for cooler weather than what is expected according to the forecast in Yerevan, as well as comfortable shoes, since you will have to walk a lot.
How does cellular communication and the Internet work here?
Roaming works perfectly in Armenia. Towers with high-speed Internet are located in cities. Almost all restaurants and cafes have free Wi-Fi, the staff will provide you the password. Also, if you want, you can buy a SIM card from a local provider.
Do you need a Covid-19 vaccination certificate to enter?
To enter the territory of the Republic of Armenia, a certificate confirming a negative result of a PCR test for COVID-19 or a certificate confirming a full vaccination against COVID-19 is NOT REQUIRED.
What documents do you need to enter Armenia?
Check if you need a visa directly on the Armenian MFA website.
For each child, regardless of age, you need to have a valid passport and a birth certificate — a document confirming relationship with a legal representative.
Tour reviews
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01.04.2022
Svetlana, St. Petersburg
I’ve always wanted to visit Armenia, and this trip was a great chance to get acquainted with the country and realize I wanted to come again. I loved Yerevan, especially the Kond district, the mountainous lake, the old monuments. I had a wonderful time at the tasting in the Cheese Cellar. The hosts were hospitable, the cellar had a lovely atmosphere. I loved the cheeses, really unusual and delicious, aged in wine. I bought each of every variety there was. I’d like to visit Armenia again, this time with friends and for a longer trip.
04.05.2022
Olga and Oleg, Moscow
We had an idea to have an unusual celebration for our wedding anniversary and decided to travel somewhere for the weekend. We chose Armenia and have no regrets. I enjoyed the historical sights and the museums, my husband enjoyed nature, and both of us were thrilled with local cuisine, wine, and people and their hospitality. Big thanks to GoToArmenia for organizing our trip so well and to our guide Anahit for entertaining excursions. We’ll be visiting again, for sure!
05.05.2022
Viktor, Moscow
Great tour for a weekend, very rich. I visited Yerevan before, but this short trip showed me the city in a completely new light. We went to new places every day. I don’t like long excursions, but GoToArmenia’s team really made it very informative and relaxing for us. I had a good rest and good fun too.