Optional Tours in Armenia

Yerevan City Tour

1 person-90$; 2prs-50$ each; group 10$~ each

The origin of Yerevan, Armenia’s capital, goes back to 782 BC when king Argishti founded the Erebuni fortress. It is one of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited cities. From various points of it opens a great view of Mount Ararat.

Etchmiadzin Cathedral (World Heritage Site), Hripsime Church, Gayane Church

1 person-120$; 2prs-70$; group 10$~ each

Etchmiadzin Cathedral is the mother church of the Armenian Apostolic Church. It was founded in the year 301-302. Saint Hripsime and Saint Gayane churches were built in the memory of martyred nuns.

Armenia’s Garni pagan Temple, Geghard Monastery

1 person-120$; 2prs-70$; group 10$~ each

1AD temple to the sun god Mihr was built by king Tiridates I at the edge of Azat Canyon. In Geghard Monastery the spear that wounded Jesus was kept at some point in history, thus the name “Monastery of the Spear”.

Armenia. Lake Sevan Tour

1 person-120$; 2prs-70$; group 10$~ each

On the map of Armenia Lake Sevan looks like an earring or hairpin on a young woman, and is called Armenia’s jewel. On the peninsula of Sevan stands the 9th century monastery Sevanavank.

Mount Ararat, Khor Virap Monastery

1 person-120$; 2prs-70$; group 10$~ each

From here opens a great view of Greater and Little Ararat Mountains. In a dungeon of Khor Virap monastery Gregory the illuminator was imprisoned for 13 years by king Tiridates III of Armenia.

Dilijan, Haghartsin Monastery, Goshavank Monastery

1 person-240$; 2prs-130$; group 20$~ each

Dilijan, Armenia’s “Little Switzerland” is known for its green landscapes in mostly dry Armenian land. Haghartsin is a monastery of white stones surrounded by green mountains. Goshavank is known for the finest khachkars.

Noravank Monastery, Areni Wine

1 person-240$; 2prs-130$; group 20$~ each

Noravank or “New Monastery” was the residence of the Orbelian princes and has three churches. The main two-floored church was built on the order of Burtel Orbelian and thus is also called Burtelashen. The oldest winary in the world was found in a cave in Areni.

Alaverdi. Haghpat, Sanahin, Odzun and Akhtala

1 person-300$; 2prs-150$; group 30$~ each

Alaverdi town is close to the Georgian border and is rich with historical sites. Many historical buildings are located near the town: Odzun Church of the 5th c., Haghpat and Sanahin Monasteries of the 10th c. and so on.

Armenia. Tatev Monastery

1 person-300$; 2prs-150$; group 30$~ each

From Halidzor village you can sit on the Guiness World Records longest cable car, from where opens a great view of the Tatev Monastery, 9th century.

Tsaghkadzor. Ski and Health Resort, Kecharis Monastery

1 person-120$; 2prs-70$; group 10$~ each

Tsghkadzor or “Flower canyon” is a popular resort town and served as a summer residence of the Arshakuni dynasty.