Category: Sightseeings

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.