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The 15 Best Tours & Day Trips in Armenia

138 tours  ·  from $12

Everything with a guide, a driver or a minibus attached, in one list. The 15 below are the ones worth a whole day, priced and timed, with the rest of the catalogue underneath.

Group Tour: Garni, Symphony of Stones, Geghard, Lavash Baking - Charent’s Arch and the first Armenian views
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Group Tour: Garni, Symphony of Stones, Geghard, Lavash Baking

1.Garni, Symphony of Stones, Geghard, Lavash Baking

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

Travel from central Yerevan to Charent’s Arch, Garni Temple, the Symphony of Stones, and Geghard Monastery. You’ll watch lavash being baked, taste local snacks, and hear clear English explanations from guides such as Gayane, Tamara, Tatev, and Anna. Transport includes air conditioning, WiFi, water, and entrance fees.

“It was an incredible experience! Aside from the beautiful architecture and scenery we encountered throughout the trip, Tamara taught us a great deal about Armenian history. We were even fortunate enough to hear her lovely singing voice at Geghard Monastery.”

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

2.Lake Sevan (Sevanavank), Dilijan (Goshavank, Haghartsin)

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

Spend 9 to 10 hours leaving Yerevan for Lake Sevan, Sevanavank, and the forest monasteries of Goshavank and Haghartsin. Hyur Service provides an English and Russian guide, air-conditioned transport, water, pastries, WiFi, and entrance fees. Guides such as Marina, Rose, and Tamara have earned especially warm praise, though the group can be large.

“It was very nicely spent day. We visited many beautiful places with great views and history. Our guide Tamara was very sweet. The lunch was average and the coffee tasted like water.”

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Group tour: Khor Virap, Noravank, Areni Winery and Cave - Khor Virap and the view of Mount Ararat
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Group tour: Khor Virap, Noravank, Areni Winery and Cave

3.Khor Virap, Noravank, Areni Winery and Cave

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

Spend 9 to 10 hours exploring Armenia’s southern sights with an English and Russian-speaking guide. See Mount Ararat from Khor Virap, admire Noravank, taste local wine at Hin Areni, and visit Bird Cave, where a 5,500-year-old leather shoe and one of the oldest known wineries were found.

“Overall a good experience. The company was well organized and our tour guide was great. I prefer the smaller tours as this one had around 50 people but still had a great time.”

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Group Tour: Tsaghkadzor (Kecharis, Ropeway), Lake Sevan, Trout barbecue treat - Kecharis Monastery and a compact history stop
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Group Tour: Tsaghkadzor (Kecharis, Ropeway), Lake Sevan, Trout barbecue treat

4.Tsaghkadzor (Kecharis, Ropeway), Lake Sevan, Trout barbecue treat

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

Spend 7 to 8 hours leaving Yerevan for Tsaghkadzor’s ropeway and Kecharis Monastery, then continue to Sevanavank and Lake Sevan. The $38 tour includes transport, a one-station ropeway ride, water, pastries, WiFi, and a trout barbecue treat. English and Russian guiding is provided consecutively.

“Great Tour and fantastic Tour guide. We had great time. Lake Sevan is one of the best locations to visit in Armenia.”

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Group Tour: Khor Virap, Noravank, Tatev monasteries (wayback on Ropeway) - Noravank in a narrow red-rock valley
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Group Tour: Khor Virap, Noravank, Tatev monasteries (wayback on Ropeway)

5.Khor Virap, Noravank, Tatev monasteries (wayback on Ropeway)

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

Spend a full day exploring three of Armenia’s great monasteries with an English and Russian-speaking guide. See Mount Ararat from Khor Virap, Noravank’s cliffside churches, and Tatev via the 5.7-kilometer Wings of Tatev ropeway. The tour includes transport, snacks, water, entrance fees, and insurance.

“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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Group Tour: Garni pagan temple, Geghard monastery, Lake Sevan, Sevanavank - Charent’s Arch and the Mount Ararat view
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Group Tour: Garni pagan temple, Geghard monastery, Lake Sevan, Sevanavank

6.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 Charent’s Arch, Garni Temple, Geghard Monastery, Lake Sevan, and Sevanavank from Yerevan. An English and Russian guide leads the group, with lavash baking, tasting, WiFi, water, pastries, and transport included. Guides such as Rose, Mania, Mikael, and Monia have led this route.

“We had a great time on this tour on which you get to see several sites (view of Ararat, pagan temple, monastery, Lavash bread-making, Lake Sevan). Our guide Rose was very kind and fun, she gave us a lot of interesting information. It was impressive to see how she managed to do this tour bilingually (English and Russian). I would definitely recommend taking this tour.”

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Group Tour: Amberd, Aragats, Lake Kari, Saghmosavank, Alphabet - Amberd Fortress and the church of 1026
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Group Tour: Amberd, Aragats, Lake Kari, Saghmosavank, Alphabet

7.Amberd, Aragats, Lake Kari, Saghmosavank, Alphabet

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

Travel from Yerevan to Amberd Fortress, chilly Lake Kari at 3,250 meters, Saghmosavank Monastery, and the stone Armenian Alphabet Monument. An English and Russian-speaking guide, WiFi, water, pastries, dry-fruit tasting, transport, and admissions are included. Lunch costs extra, and warm clothing is essential.

“Very well organized tour. The sites were amazing. I happened to be the only participate who selected an English speaking guide so the guide gave me extra attention to make sure I didn’t feel left out. I would recommend 100%.”

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Group Tour: Echmiadzin Cathedral & churches, Zvartnots Temple - Saint Hripsime Church and the beauty of restraint
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Group Tour: Echmiadzin Cathedral & churches, Zvartnots Temple

8.Echmiadzin Cathedral & churches, Zvartnots Temple

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

From central Yerevan, visit Saint Hripsime, Saint Gayane, Echmiadzin Cathedral, and the UNESCO-listed ruins of Zvartnots Temple. An English and Russian-speaking guide leads the group, with transport, entrance fees, bottled water, and pastries included. The tour lasts about four to five hours and returns to Hyur Service.

“Karine was an outstanding tour guide that made this trip so interesting and enjoyable. I cannot recommend her enough as a guide. The only drawback was the van was a bit small and could be uncomfortable for some passengers. Definitely have lunch beforehand or bring snacks since there is no lunch break. Great tour and highly recommended.”

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Cultural Walking Tour in Yerevan with Armenian food Tastings - Mirzoyan Library brings in photography and design
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Cultural Walking Tour in Yerevan with Armenian food Tastings

9.Cultural Walking Tour in Yerevan with Armenian food Tastings

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

Walk about 4 kilometers through central Yerevan with guides such as Tigran or Ioanna, stopping at Republic Square, Vernissage, Opera, and the Cascade. Along the way, hear Armenian history, see khachkars and Soviet architecture, visit creative spaces, and sample local food and sea buckthorn juice. The group can reach 35 people.

“Ioanna was so knowledgable. She led us through places that are well known , but also some that are “off the beaten path”. I highly recommend her”

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Group Tour: Khor Virap, Garni temple, Geghard, Lavash baking - Azat Reservoir: a short pause with useful views
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Group Tour: Khor Virap, Garni temple, Geghard, Lavash baking

10.Khor Virap, Garni temple, Geghard, Lavash baking

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

Travel from Yerevan to Khor Virap, Garni Temple, Geghard Monastery, and a family-run lavash bakery on an 8 to 9 hour group tour. Expect English and Russian guiding, air-conditioned transport, Wi-Fi, pastries, water, and time to explore each site. Lunch costs extra.

“It was an excellent trip to the Lori region with our guide Tigran and our driver Garic. We visited the Lori Fortress, St. Nicholas the Wonderworker Church, the Odzun Church and the Sanahin Monastery.”

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Group Tour: Haghpat, Zarni-Parni Caves, Akhtala, Aramyants Castle, Sanahin - Zarni-Parni, caves, tools, and a canyon view
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Group Tour: Haghpat, Zarni-Parni Caves, Akhtala, Aramyants Castle, Sanahin

11.Haghpat, Zarni-Parni Caves, Akhtala, Aramyants Castle, Sanahin

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

Leave Yerevan at 9:00 for a long but rewarding day in Lori Province. Visit Haghpat and Sanahin, explore Zarni-Parni’s cave complex, see Akhtala Fortress, and stop at Aramyants Mansion. English and Russian guiding, transport, water, pastries, WiFi, insurance, and entrance tickets are included.

“beautiful views and places to visit all ancient ruins of nation of ARMENIA, not to miss there are also other places to visit with Hyur tour which was prepared”

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Group Tour: Gyumri (Urban Life museum, Black fortress, old town), Harichavank - Inside the Urban Life Museum
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Group Tour: Gyumri (Urban Life museum, Black fortress, old town), Harichavank

12.Gyumri (Urban Life museum, Black fortress, old town), Harichavank

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 280 reviews · 10 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $41

Spend 10 to 11 hours exploring Gyumri from Yerevan with an English and Russian-speaking guide. Visit the Urban Life Museum, Black Fortress, old town, and Harichavank Monastery. The $41 price includes transport, entrance fees, water, pastries, WiFi, and insurance, but not lunch or hotel transfers.

“Our guide was excellent and really made the tour come to life with his in-depth knowledge and story telling ability. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour, the black fortress and Gyumri old city walking tour really stood out for us. Whilst it was a long day with quite a few hours spent on the coach I would highly recommend this tour to anyone staying in Yerevan for a couple of days.”

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Tatev & Shaki Waterfall Guided Group Tour with Wine Tasting - Leaving Yerevan at 8:00 in the morning
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Tatev & Shaki Waterfall Guided Group Tour with Wine Tasting

13.Tatev & Shaki Waterfall Guided Group Tour with Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 266 reviews · 13 to 14 hours (approx.) · from $48

Leave Yerevan with an English-speaking guide such as Anastasiya, Nare, or Sona for a full day in southern Armenia. Ride the Wings of Tatev cable car, visit Tatev Monastery and Shaki Waterfall, then taste local wines in Areni. Expect a long, scenic drive, a small group of up to 19, and a cable-car ticket paid separately.

“we realized the night before the trip we got no information around when we'd get picked up from our meeting point though the info says we'd be reached out to with the specific time. there is no bathroom on the transport, which would have been good to know in advance on such a long trip. i had to reach out for details, which they provided and the trip just did not work for our current circumstance once we learned those details. reviews stated there was no food between lunch + the return at 9pm, so that also worried us. i'm sure it was a nice experience but the lack of…”

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Guided tour: Khor Virap, Noravank Monastery, Areni, Jermuk - Noravank among the red cliffs
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Guided tour: Khor Virap, Noravank Monastery, Areni, Jermuk

14.Khor Virap, Noravank Monastery, Areni, Jermuk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 259 reviews · 11 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $35

Spend 11 to 12 hours exploring southern Armenia from Yerevan. Visit Khor Virap with its Mount Ararat views, Noravank’s red-rock monastery, Jermuk waterfall, and Areni Wine Factory. Expect an English-speaking guide, air-conditioned transport, a group of up to 20, wine tasting, and an optional $6 Jermuk ropeway ride.

“The tour was amazing! Our tour partners Karmela and Edgar were amazing to travel with, they were patient and ensured everyone had a good time. The tour was structured well, with enough time to guided tour and enough alone time for pictures. The activities too were well spread out so as to not make one section filled with too many activities and other dull. It was all well planned, and exceptionally punctual.”

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Group Tour: Lake Sevan, Hayravank, Noratus, Jermuk, winery - Hayravank, a modest church with a fine setting
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Group Tour: Lake Sevan, Hayravank, Noratus, Jermuk, winery

15.Lake Sevan, Hayravank, Noratus, Jermuk, winery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 256 reviews · 13 to 14 hours (approx.) · from $51

Travel from Yerevan to Lake Sevan, Hayravank, Noratus, Selim Pass, Jermuk, and Hin Areni Winery on a 13 to 14 hour group tour. An English and Russian guide, bottled water, pastries, WiFi, admission, insurance, and wine tasting are included. Expect mountain roads, about 200 steps at Sevanavank, and lunch at your own cost.

“A great day out with a knowledgeable guide and the food was yummy. Go for the fish!”

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