34 Activities
Pagan Armenia
Starts from
Yerevan
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Activities
34
Duration
5 days
Length
662 mi
Route details
Starts from
Yerevan
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Duration
5 days
Length
662 mi
- History and Culture
- Family-Friendly
Olga Ratia
Travel Expert
- Visit the excavations of ancient Armenian capitals.
- See the temple in Garni.
- Visit Areni cave.
- Taste local cuisine.
Armenia was once a great power and part of the ancient kingdom of Urartu! On this route you have the opportunity to see what remains of the former greatness of the ancient civilizations that inhabited these places, to be transported to the time of the cuneiform tablets and to feel the wind of the past.
Categories
- History and Culture
- Family-Friendly
Armenia was once a great power and part of the ancient kingdom of Urartu! On this route you have the opportunity to see what remains of the former greatness of the ancient civilizations that inhabited these places, to be transported to the time of the cuneiform tablets and to feel the wind of the past.
Olga Ratia
Travel Expert
- Visit the excavations of ancient Armenian capitals.
- See the temple in Garni.
- Visit Areni cave.
- Taste local cuisine.
Travel itinerary
9 Activities
Day 1
20 mi
Erebuni and the surrounding area!
Today will be dedicated to Yerevan and its surroundings. You will see the ancient city of Erebuni, from which the current capital was formed, as well as visit several other cities and a museum. And see Yerevan from the observation deck!
6 Activities
Day 2
90 mi
A mausoleum and a fortress!
On this day, in addition to excavations, you will visit the mausoleum of the once ruling Arashkid dynasty and the medieval fortress of Amberd! This day will not be as full in terms of travel, but you won't miss anything and will learn a lot about the area on the slope of Mount Aragats.
9 Activities
Day 3
87 mi
Necropolis, capitals and stone statues.
Today you will visit a rather famous and extensive necropolis, as well as another capital of Armenia! And look not only at the excavations, but also at the stone statues scattered over many areas of this country.
4 Activities
Day 4
265 mi
Petroglyphs and a stone observatory!
The penultimate day of the trip covers quite a lot of territory. Today you will see beautiful mountains, petroglyphs, a stone observatory, and much more! You'll also drink wine in a home winery.
6 Activities
Day 5
200 mi
Capitals, caves, and a cemetery.
Today is one of the most fulfilling days! You will see some of Armenia's largest cities, visit a unique cave, and visit Lake Sevan and a medieval cemetery on its shores.