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Armenia is a country where a remarkable number of historical and natural attractions are concentrated within a small territory. In just 7 days, you can explore the key highlights of the country if your itinerary is well planned.
Yerevan is one of the oldest cities in the world, founded in 782 BC, making it 29 years older than Rome. Its modern appearance was shaped in the 20th century, combining ancient history with Soviet architecture.
While walking through the city center, visit:
• Republic Square
• The Cascade with panoramic views of the city and Mount Ararat
• The Opera House
• Northern Avenue
• Erebuni Fortress — the birthplace of the city
Garni Temple is the only preserved pagan temple in the territory of the former USSR, built in the 1st century. Geghard Monastery is partially carved into the rock and is under double protection of UNESCO. Nearby: Symphony of Stones (basalt columns) and the Azat River Gorge — a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Lake Sevan is one of the largest high-altitude freshwater lakes in the world. Sevanavank is a 9th-century monastery that was once on an island. Dilijan is a green region with dense forests, a mild climate, and a calm atmosphere.
Khor Virap offers one of the closest and most impressive views of biblical Mount Ararat, including a 4th-century underground dungeon visitors can enter. Noravank Monastery sits among red cliffs. Areni is the center of Armenian winemaking — Areni-1 Cave nearby holds the world oldest winery (~6,000 years).
The monastery is reached via the Wings of Tatev cable car — the longest reversible aerial tramway in the world (5,752 m), listed in the Guinness Book of Records. In the Middle Ages, Tatev was an important spiritual and educational center.
Khndzoresk is a multi-level cave city where people once lived in homes carved directly into the rock. Today you can walk across a long suspension bridge and explore caves on different levels of the gorge.
On the final day, walk the city, buy souvenirs, visit restaurants, and finish your trip at a relaxed pace. In 7 days you will see ancient monuments, monasteries, natural landmarks, and different regions of Armenia.
Armenia holds a distinct place on the global wine map due to its unique terroir and indigenous grape varieties. The combination of a high-altitude climate, volcanic soils, and abundant sunshine creates wines with a strong character.
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Yerevan is a convenient starting point for traveling around Armenia. Thanks to the country compact distances, you can see ancient monasteries, mountain gorges, lakes, and natural landmarks in just one day.
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