12 days in Armenia 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.

Bring the kids along to Walking tours and Cafesjian Center for the Arts. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Yerevan: Garni Temple (in Garni), The Monastery of Geghard (in Geghard) and Vagharshapat (Echmiadzin Monastery, The Churches of Echmiatsin and the Archaeological Site of Zvartnots, &more). The adventure continues: examine the collection at Matenadaran - The Museum of Ancient Manuscripts, take in the spiritual surroundings of Blue Mosque (Persian Mosque), take in nature's colorful creations at Armenian Genocide Museum, and explore the ancient world of Khor Virap.

To find more things to do, where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Yerevan tour planning site.

Detroit, USA to Yerevan is an approximately 19.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Detroit to Yerevan is 9 hours. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Detroit in September: highs in Yerevan hover around 85°F, while lows dip to 57°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Tue) so you can go by car to Areni.

Areni is a village in the Vayots Dzor Province of Armenia. On the 22nd (Wed), Head underground at T'rchuneri (Bird) Cave, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Noravank Monastery, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Astvatsatsin Church, and finally do a tasting at Old Bridge Winery.

For more things to do, reviews, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Areni day trip planning website.

You can drive from Yerevan to Areni in 2 hours. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Wed) so you can drive to Hayravank.

The quiet lakeside village of Hayravank brings in visitors with its small and historic monastery, one of the province's key cultural highlights.

Start off your visit on the 23rd (Thu): cool off at Hayravank Monastery.

To see more things to do, photos, reviews, and more tourist information, read Hayravank itinerary planning website.

Drive from Areni to Hayravank in 2 hours. In September, daily temperatures in Hayravank can reach 85°F, while at night they dip to 57°F. You'll set off for home on the 24th (Fri).