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15 Day Trips in Armenia Worth the Early Start

152 tours  ·  from $12 a head

Almost every tour in the country leaves Yerevan in the morning and is back for dinner. These 15 sort the gorge runs, the Ararat plain, the lake and the long haul south by price, by how many hours they really take, and by what you get at the far end.

Group Tour: Garni, Symphony of Stones, Geghard, Lavash Baking - Charent’s Arch and the first view beyond Yerevan
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Group Tour: Garni, Symphony of Stones, Geghard, Lavash Baking

1.Group Tour: Garni, Symphony of Stones, Geghard, Lavash Baking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,042 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $28Our pick

Spend five to six hours outside Yerevan visiting Charent’s Arch, Garni Temple, the Symphony of Stones, and Geghard Monastery. You’ll also bake and taste lavash with Armenian cheese and herbs. English and Russian commentary, bottled water, snacks, WiFi, transport, and entrance fees are included. Guides such as Gayane, Tamara, Tatev, and Sam are praised for clear, friendly explanations.

“The tour was informative and fun. We were given sufficient time to explore each site, both on our own and with a guide. The bus was clean and comfortable. And the price was incredibly reasonable. I highly recommend this tour.”

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Group Tour: Lake Sevan (Sevanavank), Dilijan (Goshavank, Haghartsin) - Lake Sevan, Armenia’s high mountain water
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Group Tour: Lake Sevan (Sevanavank), Dilijan (Goshavank, Haghartsin)

2.Group Tour: Lake Sevan (Sevanavank), Dilijan (Goshavank, Haghartsin)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,036 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $32

Travel from Yerevan to Lake Sevan and the forested monasteries around Dilijan in an air-conditioned group vehicle. Guides such as Marina, Rose, and Tamara have led this route, which includes English and Russian explanations, water, pastries, WiFi, entrance fees, and a paid lunch stop. Expect a full day with walking and some steep steps.

“Very enjoyable tour. Couldn’t fault it. The tour guide was very informative and accommodating towards all the guests.”

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Group tour: Khor Virap, Noravank, Areni Winery and Cave - Noravank, red rock, and Armenia’s best setting
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Group tour: Khor Virap, Noravank, Areni Winery and Cave

3.Group tour: Khor Virap, Noravank, Areni Winery and Cave

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 651 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $37

Travel from Yerevan to Khor Virap, Noravank, Hin Areni Winery, and Bird Cave with an English and Russian-speaking guide. Expect Mount Ararat views, Armenian wine tasting, pastries, water, lunch at extra cost, and a group of up to 49 people. Guides such as Rose, Arpi, and Arti are often praised for making the long day lively and informative.

“Excellent tour guide and very knowledgeable lady Great value for money Well organised and friendly staff”

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Yerevan: Garni, Geghard, Symphony of Stones & Lavash Baking - Charents Arch and the first view of Mount Ararat
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Yerevan: Garni, Geghard, Symphony of Stones & Lavash Baking

4.Garni, Geghard, Symphony of Stones & Lavash Baking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 589 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $23Best value

Travel from Yerevan to Charents Arch, Geghard Monastery, the Symphony of Stones and Garni Temple with an English-speaking guide. You’ll hear Armenian history, see Mount Ararat when skies are clear, and watch lavash baked at a family-run restaurant. The six-hour trip costs $23, with small entrance fees extra.

“Taku our guide is very pleasant and knowledgeable. He discussed and explained the history of all the places we've been. I highly recommend having this tour with Taku as your local friend. Vaxo our driver is also very careful and he drives safely.”

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Group Tour: Tsaghkadzor (Kecharis, Ropeway), Lake Sevan, Trout barbecue treat - Riding the Tsaghkadzor ropeway
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Group Tour: Tsaghkadzor (Kecharis, Ropeway), Lake Sevan, Trout barbecue treat

5.Group Tour: Tsaghkadzor (Kecharis, Ropeway), Lake Sevan, Trout barbecue treat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 511 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $38

Join an English and Russian guided day trip from central Yerevan to Tsaghkadzor and Lake Sevan. You’ll ride the ropeway one station, visit Kecharis and Sevanavank, enjoy pastries, Wi-Fi, bottled water, and a trout barbecue treat. Guides such as Mania, Karen, Edward, and Tamara have been praised for clear, friendly explanations.

“Edward the guide has exceptional knowledge . Arvo the driver did a safe job. The experience was well worth it.”

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Group Tour: Khor Virap, Noravank, Tatev monasteries (wayback on Ropeway) - Noravank through red rock country
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Group Tour: Khor Virap, Noravank, Tatev monasteries (wayback on Ropeway)

6.Group Tour: Khor Virap, Noravank, Tatev monasteries (wayback on Ropeway)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 506 reviews · 14 to 15 hours (approx.) · from $73

This 14 to 15-hour Hyur Service trip takes you from Yerevan to Khor Virap, Noravank, and Tatev, including the 5.7 km Wings of Tatev ropeway. Expect an English and Russian-speaking guide, mountain roads, snacks, water, WiFi, and a group of up to 49 people. Guides such as Marina, Anna, Hayk, and Tigran have earned especially warm praise.

“Very nice places. worth a visit! The guide and the driver are professional. Timetable is full but makes you feel no hurry.”

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From Yerevan:Sevan, Dilijan, Haghartsin, Goshavank, Lake Parz - Lake Sevan is more than a photo stop
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From Yerevan:Sevan, Dilijan, Haghartsin, Goshavank, Lake Parz

7.Sevan, Dilijan, Haghartsin, Goshavank, Lake Parz

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 454 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $31

Spend a full day exploring Armenia’s high Lake Sevan, forest monasteries, Dilijan, and Lake Parz with a professional English-speaking guide and transport. Guides such as Hasmik, Jasmine, Ani, and Harut have been praised for clear stories and friendly service. Expect about 8 to 10 hours, some steep steps, and a busy but rewarding route.

“Had a great time with our guide Nina. She was great with amazing energy and vibes through out the day.”

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Group Tour: Garni pagan temple, Geghard monastery, Lake Sevan, Sevanavank - Meeting in central Yerevan at 10:00
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Group Tour: Garni pagan temple, Geghard monastery, Lake Sevan, Sevanavank

8.Group Tour: Garni pagan temple, Geghard monastery, Lake Sevan, Sevanavank

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 430 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $41

Spend 8 to 9 hours visiting Armenia’s Garni Temple, Geghard Monastery, Lake Sevan, and Sevanavank from central Yerevan. Expect a large English and Russian group, air-conditioned transport, WiFi, bottled water, pastries, a lavash baking demonstration, and an optional lunch for 3900 to 4900 AMD.

“Nice stops and delicious lunch. Guide was nice but should be less stressed and pushy about the time.”

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Paragliding in Armenia - The Yerevan meeting and the early start
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Paragliding in Armenia

9.Paragliding in Armenia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 404 reviews · 10 minutes to 1 hour (approx.) · from $180

Meet your pilot in Yerevan before riding by minivan to a high launch site near Aparan, Lake Sevan, Garni, or another approved location. Artyom, Hamo, and Armen are among the pilots associated with the Sky Club team. Your pilot handles the glider while you run forward, enjoy the views, and receive GoPro footage afterward.

“Originally, I was wholly prepared to give this experience a very negative review…the Viator info says „20min flight“ and a „6am departure“…in reality, the pick up was at 3:30am and we were only back in the city by noon. I probably never would have signed up knowing this, as I only got back to my hotel around 11:30pm the night before. I also felt super uncomfortable, taking a cab at 3 in the morning, as a lone female traveler, to the departure site, which looked like just some dark corner of the city, not the head office or anything. You also have to be prepared to wait for a long…”

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Group Tour: Amberd, Aragats, Lake Kari, Saghmosavank, Alphabet - Mount Aragats and the cold at Lake Kari
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Group Tour: Amberd, Aragats, Lake Kari, Saghmosavank, Alphabet

10.Group Tour: Amberd, Aragats, Lake Kari, Saghmosavank, Alphabet

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 355 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $41

This 8 to 9 hour Hyur Service tour leaves Yerevan at 9:00 am for Amberd Fortress, high-altitude Lake Kari, Saghmosavank Monastery, and the Armenian Alphabet Monument. You get an English and Russian guide, Wi-Fi, water, pastries, dried-fruit tasting, and an optional lunch. Guides may include Anna, Inga, Manya, or Melena.

“Absolutely stunning views you could get from this tour trip of Mt Ararat & Lake Kari. The Alphabet Alley is unique photo stop and the home courtyard lunch venue is absolutely fabulous. My 2nd tour with Hyur Services, highly recommended!”

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Group Tour: Echmiadzin Cathedral & churches, Zvartnots Temple - Saint Hripsime Church and Armenia’s cross-cupola design
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Group Tour: Echmiadzin Cathedral & churches, Zvartnots Temple

11.Group Tour: Echmiadzin Cathedral & churches, Zvartnots Temple

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 352 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $25

Travel from Yerevan to Saint Hripsime, Saint Gayane, Echmiadzin Cathedral, and Zvartnots Temple in 4 to 5 hours. An English and Russian guide leads the group, with air-conditioned transport, entrance fees, water, pastries, WiFi, and insurance included. Sunday may bring the added sight of Armenian liturgy.

“Excellent trip, thank u for the guide RR and driver, both were amazing. The bus was exceptionally good, can’t appreciate it more. Thank you for the memorable experience”

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Cultural Walking Tour in Yerevan with Armenian food Tastings - Vernissage Market and Armenia’s difficult story
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Cultural Walking Tour in Yerevan with Armenian food Tastings

12.Cultural Walking Tour in Yerevan with Armenian food Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 334 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $55

Walk from Republic Square to the Cascade with an English-speaking guide such as Tigran or Ioanna. Along the way, learn about Armenian history, Soviet-era Yerevan, khachkars, local art, and city life, with food tastings and sea buckthorn juice included. Expect about 4 kilometers of walking and a group of up to 35 people.

“I had an amazing time on the Cultural Walking Tour in Yerevan! The guide was incredibly accommodating and knowledgeable. I couldn't make it last Sunday, but he kindly allowed me to join two days later. He shared fascinating facts about Armenian culture, took us to some incredible places, and we even got to taste some delicious local food. Highly recommend this tour! 😃”

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Group Tour: Khor Virap, Garni temple, Geghard, Lavash baking - Starting at Hyur Service at 10:00
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Group Tour: Khor Virap, Garni temple, Geghard, Lavash baking

13.Group Tour: Khor Virap, Garni temple, Geghard, Lavash baking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 333 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $38

Spend 8 to 9 hours visiting Khor Virap, Garni Temple, Geghard, Azat Reservoir, and a family-run lavash bakery. An English and Russian guide leads the group, with air-conditioned transport, Wi-Fi, water, pastries, and admission fees included. Lunch is optional and costs about $10 to $13.

“I regret that I don’t remember the guides name, but he did an excellent job. This group is very professional and reliable. The guide did a great job providing information to both the English and Russian speakers. There was also an intern guide named Jasmine who was extremely helpful and informative in answering my questions. If she was able to stand up to all of my niche history questions then I think she’d be able to answer anyone’s questions and would make a great guide.”

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Khor Virap, Noravank & Birds' Cave Day Trip with Wine Tasting - Khor Virap and the view toward Mount Ararat
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Khor Virap, Noravank & Birds’ Cave Day Trip with Wine Tasting

14.Khor Virap, Noravank & Birds’ Cave Day Trip with Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 320 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $30

Travel from Yerevan to Khor Virap, Noravank, Areni-1 Cave, and the wine country around Areni. English and Russian guides explain Armenia’s faith, history, and food, with wine, sweets, water, WiFi, and entrance fees included. Expect an 8 to 9 hour day in a shared vehicle, with lunch purchased separately.

“This was a well organised day trip to some spectacular scenery in Armenia. Our guide Sam was kind and entertaining with lots of commentary along the way. I would highly recommend the tour.”

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Group Tour: Haghpat, Zarni-Parni Caves, Akhtala, Aramyants Castle, Sanahin - Haghpat, where stonework and manuscripts meet
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Group Tour: Haghpat, Zarni-Parni Caves, Akhtala, Aramyants Castle, Sanahin

15.Group Tour: Haghpat, Zarni-Parni Caves, Akhtala, Aramyants Castle, Sanahin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 283 reviews · 13 to 14 hours (approx.) · from $51

Set out from Yerevan at 9 a.m. for Haghpat, Zarni-Parni caves, Akhtala, Aramyants Mansion, and Sanahin. Your English and Russian-speaking guide may be Mariana, Karen, Hyke, Eduard, or another Hyur Service guide. Expect a full 13 to 14 hours, mountain roads, lunch at extra cost, and a maximum group of 50.

“Our guide (Hyke?) was absolutely impressive — he speaks fluently in three languages, including English, which is not easy to find in Armenia. He was very knowledgeable and shared so many interesting facts and insights throughout the tour. The trip was well organized, and we visited many beautiful places. Due to some issues on the road, we had to skip two planned stops, but they were replaced with great alternatives, so the experience still felt complete. The images and views along the way were wonderful.”

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