The 10 Best Day Trips from Armenia

1.Day Trip to Armenia Including Homemade Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,084 reviews · 11 hours · from $59Our pick

Leave Tbilisi at 8:30 AM with an English-speaking guide such as Maria, Luka, or Tota. Visit Akhtala, Haghpat, Alaverdi, the Mikoyan Brothers Museum, and Sanahin, then eat a generous homemade Armenian lunch with a local family. Expect an 11-hour day, border checks, mountain roads, and a full cultural snapshot of northern Armenia.

“Our guide Shota has very good knowledge and led us in the best way”

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2.Garni & Geghard Small-Group Day Trip with Lavash Baking

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 881 reviews · 390 minutes - 9 hours · from $27

Travel from Yerevan to Charents Arch, Garni Temple, the Symphony of Stones, and UNESCO-listed Geghard Monastery. You’ll watch lavash baked in a traditional tonir, taste local gata, and ride in a Wi-Fi-equipped vehicle with an English- or Russian-speaking guide. Guides such as Anastasia, Gaya, Rubina, and Nektar are known for lively, well-informed outings.

“Very well organized, the tour guide was knowledgeable and patient, highly recommend”

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3.Group tour: Khor Virap, Noravank, Areni Winery and Cave

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 651 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $37Top rated

Travel from Yerevan to Khor Virap, Noravank, Hin Areni Winery and Bird Cave with an English and Russian-speaking guide. You’ll see Mount Ararat, taste Armenian wine, enjoy snacks and a winery lunch, and learn about a 5,500-year-old shoe and ancient winemaking. Expect a full 9 to 10 hours in a group of up to 49 people.

“Excellent. Our best tour operator yet. The itinerary was carefully thought through and well balanced. The trip represented great travel for the cost. Our guide, Erose performed excellent her talent and described very well even she wasn't feel well. Driver drive safely and smoothly.”

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4.Khor Virap, Noravank & Birds’ Cave Day Trip with Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 320 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $30

Travel from Yerevan to Khor Virap, Noravank, Areni-1 Cave, and the wine village of Areni in a small shared vehicle. English and Russian guides explain Armenia’s churches, early settlements, and traditions. Expect Ararat views, local sweets, water, WiFi, wine tasting, and an optional lunch costing about €6 to €14.

“It was really good. The weather wasn’t on our side so we couldn’t see the Ararat mountains but otherwise it was a very interesting tour, we saw really nice sceneries and we enjoyed it a lot. The only negative was that the wine tasting felt a bit rushed, we had barely received one wine that they moved us on to the next and we had to drink it very quickly. The wine place was a very lovely family business though and the wines we tasted were very unique and interesting. Overall it was very well organised, the car was very comfortable and clean, we had enough time to go around…”

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5.6 Most Instagramable Armenian Sights Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 304 reviews · 7 - 8 hours · from $21Best value

Travel from Yerevan to Armenia’s best-known sights near Garni and Khor Virap in a comfortable vehicle. You’ll see basalt columns at the Symphony of Stones, the pagan Garni Temple, Geghard Monastery, Azat Reservoir, and Mount Ararat viewpoints. This is mainly a transport and photo tour, though drivers such as Arsen, Zaruhi, Zara, and Samvel may also share local history.

“What great value for money ,though lunch could have been organised better and communicated what to do...but a great experience, would do it again.”

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6.From Tbilisi to Armenia: Akhtala, Haghpat & Sanahin Day-Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 276 reviews · 10 hours · from $39

Cross from Tbilisi into northern Armenia with an English- or Russian-speaking guide such as Temo, Temur, or Nick Z. Visit three historic monastery complexes, eat a local lunch, see Alaverdi, and explore the Mikoyan Brothers Museum. Expect border formalities, moderate walking, and a full but well-paced day.

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ very professional team highly recommend. Had a such amazing day attending this tour guided by T and our excellent driver. Guide was very well planed, full of information, fully assisted. Plus everyone was lovely. Thank you from my heart.”

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7.Lake Sevan & Dilijan Guided Day Trip with Ijevan Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 135 reviews · 10 hours · from $35

Spend 10 hours touring Lake Sevan, Dilijan, Haghartsin Monastery, and the Ijevan Wine-Brandy Factory. Expect English or Russian guiding, comfortable small-group transport, monastery views, wine and brandy tasting, and an optional lunch. Guides such as Sam, Anastasia, Naira, and Sona have helped make this a warm, well-run introduction to northern Armenia.

“Staff was amazing, drivers provided safe transportation, and tour guides were well informed. Drivers, Arayik and Marat were friendly, as well as the tour guides, Taguhi and Karen. They covered a lot of information that I was not aware of about my country.”

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8.Garni, Geghard & Lake Sevan Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 27 reviews · 9 hours · from $41

Spend nine hours exploring Armenia’s pagan Garni Temple, the rock-cut Geghard Monastery, the Symphony of Stones, and Lake Sevan. English and Russian guides, Wi-Fi, bottled water, and Gata are included on the group option. Guides such as Anahit and Rosa keep the schedule moving, while private departures run daily.

“Great value for money. Excellent transportation and great guides. You see the “must see” cultural spots of Armenia.”

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9.Armenia Day Trip with Yerevan and Lake Sevan

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 25 reviews · 15 hours · from $76

Travel from Tbilisi with an English or Russian-speaking guide to Dilijan, Haghartsin Monastery, Lake Sevan, Sevanavank, and Yerevan. Guides such as Paata, Timur, and Moris have led recent departures. Expect a packed road day, strong city and lake views, free time for food and photos, and a 7:00 AM start.

“Paata, was a great driver and the trip was amazing. Got to see all the must see sights in Armenia with information and local perspective along the way. Enough time to spend at each spot to do what you want and grab lunch. Highly recommend !”

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10.Day trip to Khor Virap, Areni Winery and Noravank Monastery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 7 hours · from $110

Start with hotel pickup at 9:30 AM and travel with a guide and driver to Khor Virap, Areni Winery, and Noravank Monastery. You’ll see Mount Ararat, taste Armenian wine, and explore a striking medieval monastery in the Noravank Canyon. Groups are limited to 10, with English, Armenian, and Russian available.

“Very good excursion. Good driver and very good guide. I recommend it to anyone”

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