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The 15 Best Tours from Yerevan

209 tours  ·  from $18

Nearly everything in Armenia is a day trip out of the capital and back again. These 15 cover the temple road east, the lake road north and the long run south, with prices, pickup points and how early the minibus leaves.

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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Yerevan: Garni, Geghard, Symphony of Stones & Lavash Baking - Geghard Monastery, stone, silence, and sacred history
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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, Garni Temple, and Azat Canyon with an English-speaking guide. You’ll hear Armenian history, see Mount Ararat when skies are clear, visit the basalt Symphony of Stones, and watch a lavash baking demonstration. The six-hour group tour includes transport and guide service, with small entrance fees extra.

“Must see sites in beautiful Armenia narrated by a very knowledgeable local guide. Coaches are comfortable and air conditioned. English is understandable.”

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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

5.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)

6.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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From Yerevan:Sevan, Dilijan, Haghartsin, Goshavank, Lake Parz - Sevanavank gives you the day’s first big view
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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 8 to 9 hours exploring Armenia’s lakes, forest monasteries, craft traditions, and mountain towns from Yerevan. You’ll visit Sevanavank, Lake Sevan, Haghartsin, Goshavank, Dilijan, and possibly Lake Parz or an Ijevan winery. Guides such as Hasmik, Jasmine, Ani, and Harut have earned warm praise for clear, engaging commentary.

“The sites we visited were wonderful; however, I was disappointed that we found out on the day of the tour that one of the monasteries advertised as part of the tour was not accessible and would not be visited. The tour and tastings at the winery was especially nice and very reasonably priced. Our guide was very kind and knowledgeable; however, he provided much more time in commentary to the Russian speakers than to the English speakers.”

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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

8.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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Paragliding in Armenia - Meeting in Yerevan and making the early start work
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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, ride by minivan to a weather-approved launch site, and fly tandem above Armenia’s mountains, lakes, and reservoirs. Pilots including Artyom, Hamo, and Armen handle the glider while you follow simple takeoff instructions. Your helmet, insurance, flight certificate, and GoPro footage are included.

“It was really fun and great experience. Bucket list ✅. Highly recommended activity and the Pilot Artyom is well experienced.”

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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

10.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

11.Echmiadzin Cathedral & churches, Zvartnots Temple

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

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

12.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

13.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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Khor Virap, Noravank & Birds' Cave Day Trip with Wine Tasting - Noravank among Armenia’s red cliffs
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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 Areni wine country in an air-conditioned minibus. English and Russian guides explain Armenia’s churches, archaeology, and culture. You’ll taste local wines, fruit wines, sweets, and Armenian snacks, with lunch available for an additional fee.

“Wonderful sights on this tour. Took about 8.5 hours from start to finish. Tour guide, Anastasia, was fantastic and had great energy and humor. Edgar is a careful and skillful driver.”

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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

15.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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