Day 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!
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We fly to Armenia, take the car and go on adventures and amazing historical discoveries!
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The first thing worth seeing are the ruins of Erebuni. The city was founded by King Argishti I of Urartu in 782 BC as a stronghold for the Urartians in the Ararat Valley. It is located on the Arin-Berd Hill (Aryan Hill, yes). Nearby is a museum, which you can also visit.
4.8 mi
20 min
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Be sure to visit this museum. There are many ancient Armenian manuscripts that will tell you a lot about the local people and their history!
0.8 mi
10 min
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Local wine and lots of goodies! A hearty and beautiful lunch in this cozy and colorful place will be remembered.
5.9 mi
20 min
Teishebaini
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The next excavation in Yerevan is the city of Teishebaini on Karmir Blur Hill. It is the capital and the last stronghold of Urartian statehood in the period of the sunset of Urartu, it was founded in the 7th century BC by King Rusa II. The city is named after the Urartian god of thunder and war.
2 mi
10 min
Shengavit Settlement
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Shengavit settlement is an ancient settlement, one of the most important archaeological monuments of the Early Bronze Age in Armenia. The settlement existed in the 4th-2nd millennia BC.
5.1 mi
20 min
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When walking around Yerevan be sure to come here to look at the city from above. The views of the city and the mountains are both beautiful and quite peculiar.
1.5 mi
15 min
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It's time to grab a bite to eat. There are many cozy restaurants in the city. I recommend this one. It's cozy and very tasty.
0.4 mi
5 min
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The first day of the trip was quite eventful. It's time to rest and digest your impressions. Tomorrow you will continue your adventure with renewed vigor!