11 days in Yerevan Itinerary

Old and new sit side by side in Yerevan, showing the country's capital to be a city on the move, but also proud of its history and traditions.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Yerevan: Vagharshapat (Echmiadzin Monastery, The Churches of Echmiatsin and the Archaeological Site of Zvartnots, &more), Areni (Noravank Gorge, Noravank Monastery, &more) and Khor Virap (in Lusarat). There's much more to do: take in the spiritual surroundings of The Monastery of Geghard, take in nature's colorful creations at Armenian Genocide Museum, don't miss a visit to Republic Square, and examine the collection at History Museum of Armenia.

To see more things to do, other places to visit, maps, and tourist information, go to the Yerevan travel route planner.

In April, daytime highs in Yerevan are 23°C, while nighttime lows are 7°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Sat) so you can travel back home.