Best Things To Do in Top Cities in Armenia

Armenia is most popularly known for its beautiful cities, enchanting destinations, and charismatic atmosphere. You can only gauge the immense beauty of Armenia only by leaning at the site of the amazing cities of the country. The extremely welcoming gesture, the powerfully peaceful atmosphere & the equal amount of color & the vibrancy in these cities are things that make any person go head over heels for Armenia. Let’s find out what all you can discover Armenia vacation packages. Here we go:

Yerevan

Yerevan is the capital of Armenia and it is the perfect place to start with your trip. While you may expect it all to be merea Soviet era city, it is completely a perfect combination of metropolitan & the old-era charm. You’ll love the old nightlife filled with colors, European style bars, hip restaurants, and more such setups. In addition to that, the pink-colored soviet monuments and buildings are the evidence of its old-day charm. This is the best place, if you want to get absorbed into the atmosphere of Armenia. 

To Tourist Spots in Yerevan:

1. Matenadaran

2. Republic Square

3. The History Museum of Armenia 

4. Lover’s Park

5. Katoghike Church

6. Saint Gregory the Illuminator Cathedral

7. Cafesjian Centre for Arts

8. Yerevan Opera Theatre

9. National Gallery of Armenia 

10. Erebuni Museum 

Tatev

Tatev is particularly known for the world’s longest cable cart that is designed to take you through the Tatev monastery. Most travelers reach the Tatev monastery via the cable cart, visit and return back. In the area around Tatev there are plenty of longer & shorter hikes you can enjoy. Hike through Mount Petroskhach and you will be taken to the older part of the village where you get a perfectly magnificent view of the entire city. 

Top Things to Do in Tatev:

1. Ride through the Cableway

2. Tatev monastery

3. Armenian Stonehenge

4. Tour a cave village

5. Satan's Bridge

6. Noravank Monastery

Garni

If you are in Yerevan, it would be easy for you to travel to Garni, which is a part of most Armenia vacation packages. It is a small town with a variety of beautiful tourist spots. The beautiful Garni gorge is one of the most fascinating attractions in the country. You can either travel to the gorge by foot or by car! This is one of the best parts of the country where you will get to see the natural miracle through the Symphony of Stones, which are the stone walls carved in the shape of cube-like pillars. 

Top 10 Things to Do in Garni:

1. Garni Temple

2. Garni Gorge

3. Noah's Garden

4. Charente's Arch

5. Havuts Tar Monastery

6. The Symphony of the Stones

7. Caves of Voghjaberd

8. Azat Reservoir

9. Havuts Tar Monastery

10. Geghard Monastery

Dilijan

Dilijan will give you a completely different feel! Located in the north with a perfectly pleasant landscape, this town will win your heart for sure. For the pleasant landscape, this town is often referred to as the Switzerland of Armenia. Dilijan is commonly a spa resort town surrounded all through with religious sites, cultural places, lush green forests, and plenty of natural landscape.  It is one of the most popular tourist destinations of the country and a part of most Armenia vacation packages & itineraries.

1. Haghartsin Monastery

2. Parz Lake

3. Flying Ostrich By Dolmama

4. Dilijan Historic Centre

5. Haykanoush

6. Kchuch

7. Dilijan National Park

8. Sharambeyan Street

9. Ilijan national Park

10. Dilijan Amphitheater

The country experiences extremely hot summers & cold winters with highland continental climate all through. December to February are the coldest months through the year and snowfall during this time is most common in Northern parts of the country. 

The best time to visit Armenia is the time span between the beginning and the end of the summer season ( late May to early June & early October to late September). This is that part of the year when the heat is quite bearable and you can have all the opportunity to explore the country. The weather is quite comfortable to roam around! 

In addition to the supportive weather, you have all the possibility to watch out the beautifully blooming flowers. The vibrancy & the color that spreads all through the country makes the trees look fresh & fascinating. It is during the season that you can get find that close connection with beautiful Armenia.

Here’s a Sneak Peek into the Best Time to Visit Armenia:

The above table will give you general information on what is the best time to look for Armenia vacation packages based on various factors including temperature, season & the influx of tourists during the season.

 Top Travel Spots in Armenia (Time to visit & Visiting Charges)

Armenia is one of those charming places around the globe, which will get you a golden opportunity to discover some of the most interesting mysteries and explore some of the most picturesque locations. Undoubtedly, this is going to be one of the most rejuvenating trips of your life! It is the first country all around the world that came up with the idea of Christianity. In addition to that, its location by the side of Ararat Mount, Armenia makes for one of the most enchanting locations.

 There are unimaginably wonderful spots in Armenia! From Tatev Monastery to Karahunj Observatory, there isn’t any dearth of great options. We will help with location, visiting hours & prices of these tourist spots. 

Here is a compiled list of best tourist spots in Armenia - Address, Visiting hours & cost per visit:

1. History Museum of Armenia

Location: 4 Republic Square, Yerevan, Armenia

Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday (11:00  AM to 6:00 PM)

On Monday, the Museum is closed.

Prices: 

For Adults - 1000 AMD (2 USD)

For Children & Pensioners - 300 AMD (0.60 USD)

With a Professional Guide: 5000 AMD (10 USD)

The surprisingly amazing cultural heritage is something that Armenia is absolutely proud of! It is the cultural heritage of the country that makes it one of the most visited places in the world. History Museum of Armenia is one of those places that showcases the rich cultural heritage of the country. You will be amazed by the whopping 400,000 objects! After visiting the place, you’ll get to learn a lot of history and the tremendously prized relics of the past all included in the well-planned Armenia vacation packages. 

2. Matenadaran

Location: 53 Mashtots Avenue, Yerevan, Armenia

Opening hours: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Sunday & Monday Closed)

Prices: 1000 AMD (2 USD) & 2500 AMD (5 USD) extra charges for taking photos.

Not only is it an architectural masterpiece, but is also Armenia’s biggest repository of the manuscript belonging to the ancient era. The museum showcases around 30,000 documents & 23,000 manuscripts. And, these are all available in more than 2,000 languages. This is a one-of-the-kind lifetime experience that you would find very rarely. 

3. Yerevan Cascade

Address: 10 Tamanyan St, Yerevan 0009, Armenia

Hours: Monday to Sunday (24 Hours)

Elevation: 118 m (387 ft)

You will be surprised to know that more than 1.5 million tourists come to the place every year to see this beautiful destination. Yerevan Cascade is one of the best tourist destinations in the country. Without any doubt, this will completely sweep you off! With plenty of gardens, waterfalls, caves, giant stairways, and the cultural center of Armenia - you will wonder why you have been keeping away from this place till now. It’s also one of the most loved places where you can easily find some great company. 

4. The Dancing Fountains

Location: Republic Square, Yerevan 0013, Armenia

Opening Days: Wednesday to Monday (Tuesday Closed)

Opening hours: 9 PM to 11 PM

Visit Duration: 30 Minutes (Approximately)

At Dancing Fountain, you’ll get to enjoy the incredibly wonderful show of light & water making it look admirably incredible coupled with some local & international tunes. With amazing buildings in the vicinity, including the national museum - the neoclassical square & the fountain has become one of the most loved gathering places for the locals. So, you are undoubtedly going to explore a lot of it. The Dancing Fountain is located just a hair’s breadth away from the History Museum & that is one of the great things about visiting the place. Moreover, the light & music show performances can magically fall in love with the place. This is both for a romantic walk holding your beloved hands or for spending some quality time with friends & family.  

Armenia Vacation Packages 2022

15 Days Armenia Vacation Package - Discovering Armenia & Georgia

Destinations: Armenia & Georgia

Minimum Price: $2810

Maximum Price: $2998

Vacation Duration: 15 Days

Activities on the Trip: On this trip, you will get the opportunity to travel all through Noratus, Tbilisi, Georgia, Germany, Armenia, and five other destinations. Here’s what all you are going to see on this  Armenia & Georgia vacation package.

• Visit fortresses & UNESCO churches on trip to Georgia.

• Mount Ararat in Yerevan is also a part of all Armenia vacation packages under this category.

• Monasteries in Armenia like Khor Virap.

•  Pre Christian cave houses

Hotel Type: 4-star to 5-star

Payment mode: Cash/Card Payment

20 Days Armenia Vacation Package - Discovering Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia

Destinations: Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia

Minimum Price: $3510

Maximum Price: $3678

Vacation Duration: 20 Days

Activities on the Trip: This Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Armenia vacation package will begin in Yerevan and it will be ending in Baku. This is going to be your historical, religious & cultural site. Let’s see how:

• Walking through Gargi ( basalt gorge & 1st-century Hellenistic temple).

• Caucasus Region (Lake Sevan).

• Old Town of Georgia's (Tbilisi)

• 12th-century cave city (Vardzia).

Hotel Type: 4-star to 5-star

Payment mode: Cash/Card Payment

9 Days Armenia Vacation Package - Foodies Trip through Georgia & Armenia

Destinations: Georgia & Armenia

Minimum Price: $1689

Maximum Price: $1799

Vacation Duration: 9 Days

Activities on the Trip:  This is a 9 Days trip for foodies that will be taking you through Yerevan, Tbilisi, Sighnaghi in Georgia in Armenia. Here’s what you are going to see:

• Learn to prepare Tolma & enjoy the taste of succulent Khorovats, Armenian brandy.

• Learn to cook delicious khinkali & khachapuri under the guidance of experts & locals.

• Discover the beautifully colorful culture of the capital of Georgia. 

• Savor the amazing taste of chakhokhbili (chicken stew) along with some of the local family.

• Overnight stay in Stepantsminda, a local guest house, and enjoying local food with family.

Hotel Type: 4-star to 5-star

Payment mode: Cash/Card Payment

10 Days Armenia Vacation Package - Caucasus Highlights

Destinations: Tbilisi, Yerevan and Tbilisi in Armenia

Minimum Price: $2010

Maximum Price: $2123

Vacation Duration: 10 Days

Activities on the Trip: This Caucasus Highlights vacation will begin in Tbilisi and will end in Yerevan. Here’s everything you are going to enjoy during the trip:

• Extremely Welcoming People.

• Discover the extremely amazing history of Armenia.

• Munch on some great Food & taste some really great wine.

• Explore many of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Hotel Type: 4-star to 5-star

Payment mode: Cash/Card Payment

1 Day Armenia Vacation Package - Garni Temple and Geghard Monastery Tour

Destinations: Garni Temple and Geghard Monastery Tour

Minimum Price: $36

Maximum Price: $40

Vacation Duration: 10 Hours

Activities on the Trip: With such Armenia vacation packages you will get to understand everything about the exotic pagan past of the country. Let’s find what all you have in the kitty:

• Visit Garni Temple built in 77 AD.

• Discover the Geghard Monastery & the medieval churches.

• Savor the taste of lavash (a popular Armenian flatbread).

Hotel Type: 4-star to 5-star

Payment mode: Cash/Card Payment

1 Day Armenia Vacation Package - Wine tasting & Wings of Tatev

Destinations: The south of Armenia

Minimum Price: $50

Maximum Price: $52

Vacation Duration: 14 Hours

Activities on the Trip: With these 14 hours of trip, you will get an opportunity to discover some of the most popular sites in Armenia. Here’s what it all includes:

• Riding through the longest cable car here in Armenia.

• Visiting the most popular 9th-century Tatev Monastery.

• Taste the most popularly known & the world’s oldest wine.

Hotel Type: 4-star to 5-star

Payment mode: Cash/Card Payment

10 Days Armenia Vacation Package - Adventure Trip of Georgia & Armenia

Destinations: Georgia & Armenia

Minimum Price: $1798

Maximum Price: $1876

Vacation Duration: 10 Days

Activities on the Trip: On this Adventure Georgia & Armenia vacation package, you’ll get to travel through Khor Virap Monastery, Yerevan, Dilijan, and four other popular sites located in Georgia & Armenia. Let’s see what all you are going to see:

• Armenia was the country that adopted Christianity as a religion of the state - You will get to discover the impeccably built religious monuments.

• Learn to cook Tolma (a popular dish in Armenia).

• Wandering around the old part of the Georgia City Tbilisi. 

• Savor the amazing taste of some locally produced wine.

• Enjoy a glass or two of the locally produced wine.

Hotel Type: 4-star to 5-star

Payment mode: Cash/Card Payment

9 Days Armenia Trek Vacation Package - The Transcaucasian Trail

Destinations: 9 Days

Minimum Price: $1410

Maximum Price: $1567

Vacation Duration: 9 Days

Activities on the Trip:  This one is a trekking Armenia vacation of 9 Days that will be taking you through Yerevan, Areni, Martiros, and five other American destinations. Here’s what it all includes:

• Travel through the Mountains that connect the Middle East, Asia & Europe and revel at the amazing beauty of the Caucasus.

• Walking tour of Yerevan. 

• Experiencing the incredible culture & listening to the wonderful legends & stories pertaining to the city.

• Exploring the magical gorges and rocky canyons in Vayots Dzor province on a 110 km trek.

• Discover the real charm of UNESCO-listed sites including Noravank Monastery.

Hotel Type: 4-star to 5-star

Payment mode: Cash/Card Payment

9 Days Armenia Vacation Package - Discovering Armenia

Destinations: Armenia (Tsitsernakaberd, Echmiadzin, Zvartnots & more)

Minimum Price: $2567

Maximum Price: $2789

Vacation Duration: 9 Days

Activities on the Trip: On this 9 Days exploration of Armenia you will discover the diverse facts that relate to Armenia being the first country to have adopted Christianity as its state religion. Here’s what more you will discover:

•  Exploring the 2794 years old Yerevan city Sites.

• Carpet Factory visit (Know the amazing process of the rug weaving).

• Hike through Khndzoresk and discover ruins of churches, springs, bridges & tombs.

Hotel Type: 4-star to 5-star

Payment mode: Cash/Card Payment

15 Days Armenia Vacation Package - ARMENIA & GEORGIA

Destinations: Armenia & Georgia

Minimum Price: $5345

Maximum Price: $5467

Vacation Duration: 15 Days

Highlights of the Vacation Package: With all such Armenia vacation packages you will discover the two incredible countries located on the south of the Caucasus mountains. You will be visiting Geghard, Noravank, Bagratashen, Kazbegi, Matenadaran, Yerevan, Haghpat, Garni, Mtskheta, Echmiadzin, Khor Virap, Gori, Seva, Tbilisi, Zvartnots, Dilijan, and Areni Winery.

Hotel Type: 4-star to 5-star

Payment mode: Cash/Card Payment

10 Days Armenia Vacation Package - Amazing Armenia vacation

Destinations: Armenia (Brandy Factory, UNESCO Sites Haghpat, Mount Ararat, Areni village, Geghard, and Lake Sevan)

Minimum Price: $1810

Maximum Price: $1989

Vacation Duration: 10 Days

Activities on the Trip: Visit Matenadaran, Dilijan, Echmiadzin, Geghard,  Tsitsernakaberd, Brandy Factory, Zvartnots, Khor Virap, Hovhanavank, Areni Winery, Noravank, Haghpat, Sevan, Arinj Underground Cave, Garni, Vernissage, and more.

Hotel Type: 4-star to 5-star

Payment mode: Cash/Card Payment

Note: The information provided here & vacation packages so created are just for reference. This is apparently not the complete information. Our experienced Armenia travel agents will help with the way you would like to get it planned and customized. However, this will definitely give travelers an idea on the budget & general highlights of such Armenia vacation packages

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