Wings of Tatev is the longest reversible aerial tramway in the world. Its length is 5.7 km, and it connects the village of Halidzor with the medieval Tatev Monastery. The cableway is situated in the Syunik region, about a 4-hour drive from Yerevan.
Khndzoresk is a remarkable village in the Syunik Region, about a 4–4.5 hour drive from Yerevan.
The village is located not far from Goris, on the steep slopes of Khor Dzor (which translates as “Deep Gorge“), after which the village is named Khndzoresk.
The prehistoric archaeological site Karahunj (Carahunge) is located in the Syunik Region, about a 3.5-hour drive from Yerevan. It is also known as Zorats Karer, meaning “Powerful Stones,” and is often referred to as the “Armenian Stonehenge.”
Tatev Monastery is one of the most beloved landmarks in Armenia, known for its impregnable walls, surrounding nature, the Vorotan River Gorge, thick forests, mountains, and nearby reservoirs.
The prehistoric archaeological site Karahunj (Carahunge) is located in the Syunik Region, about a 3.5-hour drive from Yerevan. It is also known as Zorats Karer, meaning “Powerful Stones,” and is often referred to as the “Armenian Stonehenge.”
Saghmosavank is a medieval monastery of the 13th century located in the Aragatsotn region, about a 40-minute drive from Yerevan. The name translates as Monastery of Psalms, and just like Ohanavank, it is also situated atop a picturesque gorge by the Kasagh River. From the monastery, you can admire the view of the biblical Mount Ararat and Mount Aragats.
Ohanavank Monastery is a medieval monastery located in the Aragatsotn Region, about a 40-minute drive from Yerevan. The monastery stands in a picturesque spot, on the edge of the Kasagh River Canyon.
The Armenian Alphabet Monument
The Armenian Alphabet Monument, also known as the Armenian Alphabet Park or Alphabet Alley, is a unique open-air cultural site located in the Aragatsotn Region, about 1 hour’s drive from Yerevan.
Jermuk is one of the spa towns of Armenia, located in the Vayots Dzor region, about a 3-hour drive from Yerevan. This is one of our popular destinations not only among tourists but also among the locals, as the city is famous for its healing hot springs and mineral waters.
Akhtala Monastery is located in the Lori region in the northern part of Armenia, about a 3.5-hour drive from Yerevan, and not far from the Georgian border. Situated on a rocky platform above the Debed River, the monastery opens a breathtaking view with its steep cliffs on three sides and forested hills surrounding it.
Yerevan, the capital of Armenia, boasts magnificent Soviet-era architecture. On the city’s main street, you’ll find the Matenadaran Institute of Ancient Manuscripts, home to thousands of ancient Greek and Armenian manuscripts.
Haghpat Monastery is located in Lori region, about 3 hours drive from Yerevan. The monastery is one of the most iconic medieval religious complexes in Armenia, set on a hill overlooking the Debed River Gorge.
The monastery of Sanahin is located in the north of Armenia, in the Lori region, near the industrial town of Alaverdi, around a 3-hour drive from Yerevan.
Areni-1, or as many locals call it, the “Birds’ Cave,” is an archaeological cave site in Vayots Dzor, about a 2.5-hour drive from Yerevan. The cave lies along the Arpa River, at an altitude of 1,080 meters above sea level.
Noravank Monastery is located in the Vayots Dzor region, about a 2.5-hour drive from Yerevan. The monastery is nestled among brick-red cliffs, on a high hill and surrounded by a narrow gorge, creating an unforgettable scene for a visitor.
Khor Virap is located in the Ararat region of Armenia, near the city of Artashat, about a 50-minute drive from Yerevan. The site is approximately 8 km from the border with Turkey.
Gallery of Mariam and Eranuhi Aslamazyan Sisters
The building of the Gallery of Mariam and Eranuhi Aslamazyan Sisters is itself a unique representation of Gyumri’s architecture. It was originally constructed as a private residence in 1880 by the wealthy Qeshishov family. After the devastating earthquake in 1988, the building was used to shelter homeless families, and it reopened as a gallery only in 2004.
Odzun Monastery is situated in Lori Province, in the north of Armenia, about a 3-hour drive from Yerevan. The construction of the church began in the 6th century and was later reconstructed by Hovhannes III Odzunetsi, who was the Armenian Catholicos between 717 and 728.
The Garni Temple is located about 28 km from Yerevan, with a drive of around 40 minutes. Nearby, you can also find the Symphony of Stones and the UNESCO-listed Geghard Monastery.
Geghard is a medieval, cave-carved monastery located about an hour’s drive from Yerevan. It is situated in the Kotayk region, surrounded by rocky mountains and the Goght River. According to legend, the first Catholicos of Armenia, Gregory the Illuminator, established a chapel here at the beginning of the 4th century, as a sacred spring was flowing directly from the rocks.
