Things to do in Armenia
Take to the skies
When you have scenery as beautiful as that of Armenia, it’s often best admired from above.
Not everyone wants to scale mountains, but there are plenty of other ways to enjoy a bird’s eye view. At 5.7km, the Wings of Tatev is one of the world’s longest nonstop cable car journeys, crossing Vorotan Gorge between the village of Halidzor and Tatev Monastery. It’s not for the fainthearted. Hot air ballooning is a popular activity all year round, allowing for wonderful views and a very romantic experience. If cityscapes are more your thing, why not take in the rooftops of Yerevan from the Ferris wheel in Victory Park?
Our Armenia Vacations
Armenia small group vacation
Stunning UNESCO churches and remote mountain territories
From
£1495 to £1565
8 days
ex flights
Georgia, Azerbaijan and Armenia vacation
A scenic journey through Azerbaijan, Georgia and Armenia
From
£2915 to £2995
14 days
ex flights
Armenia vacation, Ancient Armenia
The best of Armenia from stunning churches to local culture
From
£1035
7 days
ex flights
Armenia tailor made vacation
Armenia's ecclesiastical architecture and amazing history
From
£1490
9 days
ex flights
Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia tour
Small group tour of the Caucasus
From
US $3730 to US $3780
19 days
ex flights
Georgia and Armenia vacation
Churches, monasteries, snow capped mountains, lakes and waterfalls
From
US $2799
14 days
ex flights
Georgia & Armenia cultural vacation
Journey to the furthest reaches of Europe
From
£2245 to £2325
16 days
ex flights
Georgia and Armenia tour
Journey through the Caucasus region of Central Asia
From
US $2590 to US $2640
16 days
ex flights
Georgia and Armenia small group tour
The cultural and scenic highlights of Georgia and Armenia
From
£1949
14 days
ex flights
Best of Armenia and Georgia vacation
Luxury tour to Armenia and Georgia
From
£3054
13 days
ex flights
Armenia vacation, private departure
Private, tailor-made tour of Armenia
From
US $1810
9 days
ex flights
Beijing to Istanbul overland tour
Expereince the Silk Road and the beautiful Caucasus
From
£8110
42 days
ex flights
Caucasus vacation, Armenia, Azerbaijan & Georgia
Journey through three Caucasus states
From
£2990
14 days
ex flights
Caucasus small group tour
Charms and contradictions of Azerbaijan, Georgia and Armenia
From
US $3635 to US $3705
15 days
ex flights
Armenia and Georgia tours, small group
Journey through the rich history of Armenia & Georgia
From
£2795
12 days
ex flights
Armenia bird watching tour
Observe rare birds on this Armenia small-group vacation
From
£1241
10 days
ex flights
Caucasus vacation, Armenia and Georgia
Experience the Caucasus in all it's beauty
From
£1950
12 days
ex flights
Baku to Tbilisi vacation, Georgia, Armenia & Azerbaijan
Overland in the stunning high Caucasus Mountains
From
£3840 to £4055
21 days
ex flights
Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan small group tour
A comprehensive tour through Azerbaijan, Georgia and Armenia
From
£2599
20 days
ex flights
Georgia and Armenia tour
Journey through Georgia and Armenia in 11 days
From
US $1982 to US $3169
11 days
ex flights
Beijing to Istanbul overland tours
The ultimate Silk Road journey
From
£8680 to £8910
105 days
ex flights
Caucasus tour
20 day tailor made tour to Azerbaijan, Georgia & Armenia
From
£3990
20 days
ex flights
Armenia and Georgia food and wine tour
Discover this mouthwatering Caucasian food and wine
From
£1296
10 days
ex flights
Georgia Armenia & Iran tour
Unforgettable journey around the three majestic countries.
From
£2616
17 days
ex flights
Oman to Georgia tour, Persian Caravan
Overland from the Arabian Peninsula to the dramatic Caucasus
From
£5670 to £5835
27 days
ex flights
Uzbekistan to Turkey overland tour
Overland through Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Armenia & Turkey
From
£4575 to £4700
48 days
ex flights
Armenia and Georgia cultural vacation
Armenia - Georgia tailor made tours in 2019
From
£1795
10 days
ex flights
Monastery spotting
You can’t visit Armenia without touring at least a few of the country’s 4,000 or so monasteries and churches. The most prominent of these ancient buildings continue to be maintained by devout communities and income from tourists. Many have been conscientiously restored, while others are little more than ruins. Top trumps would have to include the Tatev Monastery, reached by cable car; Sevanavank with its limestone green cross on the shore of Lake Sevan; and of course the Echimiadzin Church, considered to be the oldest cathedral in the world. Then there is Khor Virap, framed against majestic Mount Ararat, and the pink walled Odzun Church in northern Armenia. While exploring the monasteries themselves might lose its fascination after a handful, they are almost always accompanied by extraordinary viewpoints.
Our top Armenia Vacation
Georgia, Azerbaijan and Armenia vacation
A scenic journey through Azerbaijan, Georgia and Armenia
From
£2915 to £2995
14 days
ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 27 Jul, 18 Aug, 1 Sep, 29 Sep, 12 Oct
2020: 18 Apr, 2 May, 16 May, 30 May, 27 Jun, 11 Jul, 15 Aug, 19 Sep, 17 Oct
2019: 27 Jul, 18 Aug, 1 Sep, 29 Sep, 12 Oct
2020: 18 Apr, 2 May, 16 May, 30 May, 27 Jun, 11 Jul, 15 Aug, 19 Sep, 17 Oct
Travel Team
If you'd like to chat about Armenia or need help finding a vacation to suit you we're very happy to help.
Hiking
Just scrambling up to some of the more remote monasteries is enough of a challenge for some, but dedicated walkers will find that Armenia promises outstanding rural hiking.
Popular destinations include the under-visited Dilijan National Park, and the forests of Jermuk. You might wander the shores of tranquil mountain lakes, cover stretches of the Silk Road, or hike past tumbling waterfalls and ancient monasteries that offer superb vantage points as they perch on hillsides. Typical walking itineraries in Armenia are point-to-point, staying in family-run guesthouses in remote villages, and sometimes crossing the border into neighbouring countries.
Caucasus overland tours
While you can easily spend a week or longer exploring Armenia in depth, a popular option is to combine it with another Caucasus country such as Georgia or Azerbaijan. Multi center vacations enable to you to appreciate the often fascinating cultural differences between neighbouring countries in everything from cuisine to religion, as well as the range of landscapes in each. Note that, due to the ongoing tension over the Nagorno-Karabakh region, overland crossings between Armenia and Azerbaijan are not possible at the moment.
More about Armenia
The most popular time of year to visit Armenia in terms of climate and scenery tends to be autumn.
Almost every trip to Armenia will feature a sprinkling of the key monasteries, some light hiking, and a day or so in Yerevan.
You can easily spend a week or more exploring Armenia in depth, but a popular option is to combine it either with Georgia, and possibly also Azerbaijan.
If you've always wanted to explore in the furthest reaches of Eastern Europe but didn't know where to start then read on as we explain why visiting Armenia and Georgia together is a really worthwhile experience.
Armenia is great for families, allowing for a mix of outdoor activity, interesting cultural excursions and relaxation.
You don't have to be deeply devout to be curious about the churches and monasteries in Armenia.
What’s the food like? Don’t all the monasteries look the same after a while? What do we need to pack? Plan your Armenia vacation in confidence with expert guidance from our suppliers, and trustworthy feedback on trips from those who know them best – previous travelers.
There’s never been a better time to think about how to make a positive difference on your vacations.
protection
Photo credits: [Page banner: ReflectedSerendipity] [Take to the skies - cable car: AnDavtyan ]
[Monastery spotting - Khor Virap: Diego Delso]
[Hiking - Dilijan National Park: H-dayan]
[Caucasus overland tours - Georgia: Thomas Depenbusch (Depi)]
Back to the top
- Recently viewed
