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The 15 Best Day Trips in Armenia

139 tours  ·  from $25 a head

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

Group Tour: Garni, Symphony of Stones, Geghard, Lavash Baking - Garni Temple and Armenia’s pagan past
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Group Tour: Garni, Symphony of Stones, Geghard, Lavash Baking

Group Tour: Lake Sevan (Sevanavank), Dilijan (Goshavank, Haghartsin) - Sevanavank and the climb to the peninsula churches
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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

Review of Hyur Service’s Lake Sevan and Dilijan tour, with Sevanavank, Goshavank, Haghartsin, transport, lunch, price, and tips.

“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 Mount Ararat view
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Group tour: Khor Virap, Noravank, Areni Winery and Cave

Group Tour: Tsaghkadzor (Kecharis, Ropeway), Lake Sevan, Trout barbecue treat - Tsaghkadzor Ropeway and the valley views
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Group Tour: Tsaghkadzor (Kecharis, Ropeway), Lake Sevan, Trout barbecue treat

Group Tour: Khor Virap, Noravank, Tatev monasteries (wayback on Ropeway) - Khor Virap and the clearest Mount Ararat view
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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

Review of Hyur Service’s Khor Virap, Noravank and Tatev tour from Yerevan, with ropeway views, costs, timing and practical tips.

“All the tour and the service was very good except for two things: the bus was too small for so many hours of journey, and the food at the restaurant was the worst I ate in Yerevan.”

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Group Tour: Garni pagan temple, Geghard monastery, Lake Sevan, Sevanavank - Garni Temple, Armenia’s unusual pagan survivor
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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

Review of Hyur Service’s Armenia day tour to Garni, Geghard, Lake Sevan, and Sevanavank, with practical tips on timing, lunch, and value.

“Our guide Mr. Tigrat was incredibly knowledgeable and gave us a fantastic day in Lake Sevan. We learnt about history, art, culture and much more. We are well traveled and have high standards, and we were very happy with our tour guide - he was great and spoke excellent English. Time and money well invested. Drvier, Arman drives carefully and safely.”

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Group Tour: Amberd, Aragats, Lake Kari, Saghmosavank, Alphabet - Amberd Fortress: Armenia’s Mountain Stronghold
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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

Review of Hyur Service’s Amberd and Aragats day tour, with Lake Kari, Saghmosavank, Armenian letters, lunch advice, and practical tips.

“Tour was great! Thoughtful explanations, great guide (jonathan? who was armenian, but born and raised in Russia). What stood out though was the food stop. I didn’t expect all the side dishes. The food was so delicious and there was a lot. Just wow”

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Group Tour: Echmiadzin Cathedral & churches, Zvartnots Temple - Starting at Hyur Service in central Yerevan
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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

Review of Hyur Service’s half-day tour from Yerevan to Echmiadzin, Saint Hripsime, Saint Gayane, and Zvartnots Temple.

“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 - Vernissage, khachkars, and difficult national stories
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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

Explore Yerevan on a four-hour cultural walk with Armenian food tastings, major sights, local stories, and practical guidance for $55.

“A great walking tour of the city. Tigran is very passionate about his city and country's history. If you're short on time in the city, it's a great way to see the sites and learn alot about Armenia's past. The food tasting was delicious aswell!”

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Group Tour: Khor Virap, Garni temple, Geghard, Lavash baking - Azat Reservoir for a short photo stop
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Group Tour: Khor Virap, Garni temple, Geghard, Lavash baking

Group Tour: Haghpat, Zarni-Parni Caves, Akhtala, Aramyants Castle, Sanahin - Starting at 9:00 a.m. in central Yerevan
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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

Explore Lori’s UNESCO monasteries, cave castles, Akhtala, and Aramyants Mansion on a long, scenic day trip from Yerevan.

“Amazing long day a worthy experience. Garik our driver was very safe and experience driver. He drives slower than most locals and very safe. Our guide was Karen and he is very knowledgeable with a great singing voice. Amazing commentary during the drive and on site. He’s very helpful and made sure most guests are enjoying the experience. Great English very neutral accent - easily understandable. The sites visited especially the monasteries were great. If you like architecture and history the monasteries were great filled with history. The lunch place was amazing with great views of the gorge and the food was great very tasty. Amazing friendly staff very attentive.…”

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Group Tour: Gyumri (Urban Life museum, Black fortress, old town), Harichavank - Inside the 1872 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

Review of Hyur Service’s Gyumri and Harichavank day tour from Yerevan, covering museums, old streets, lunch, transport, guides, and value.

“This tour was quite the wonderful experience! Gyumri is a place full of history and interest. Our tour guide did a great job with such a large group. I highly encourage anyone to take this tour! It's a full day, a long day, but it packs in a lot of sites and information. I think that less time at the museum and more time in Gyumri (free time) would have been nice. Our group was in 3 different languages, so that did make it go a bit long when going from room to room in the museum. This is no fault on the tour...just a diverse group experience. I appreciate…”

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Tatev & Shaki Waterfall Guided Group Tour with Wine Tasting - Riding the Wings of Tatev cable car
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Tatev & Shaki Waterfall Guided Group Tour with Wine Tasting

Guided tour: Khor Virap, Noravank Monastery, Areni, Jermuk - Khor Virap and the first view of Mount Ararat
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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

Review of a $35 Armenia day trip from Yerevan to Khor Virap, Noravank, Jermuk, and Areni, with wine tasting, transport, and practical tips.

“Unfortunately this was the second time that we started the tour late with this company. This time the guide slept in. After a few minutes I went outside the bus asking why we‘re not leaving and I was told there was „an accident“ and the guide will be late. I asked them to communicate with the guests and to update them. Didn’t happen. So the guide Vahag had no accident but attended a wedding and slept in. I was to be honest quite angry about the fact that we were 15 minutes late. For this long tour. So far all guides called the guests friends. To be honest I kind…”

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Group Tour: Lake Sevan, Hayravank, Noratus, Jermuk, winery - Hayravank’s rough stone church above the shore
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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

Review of Armenia’s Lake Sevan and Jermuk day tour, with monasteries, Noratus khachkars, Selim Pass, wine tasting, price, and practical tips.

“The monasteries and Garni were fantastic sites to visit! Our guide was excellent as well, making the tour memorable.”

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