8 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.

Get out of town with these interesting Yerevan side-trips: Vagharshapat (Echmiadzin Monastery, The Churches of Echmiatsin and the Archaeological Site of Zvartnots, &more), The Monastery of Geghard (in Geghard) and Garni Temple (in Garni). And it doesn't end there: take in the local highlights with Walking tours, examine the collection at Matenadaran - The Museum of Ancient Manuscripts, admire the masterpieces at Cafesjian Center for the Arts, and delve into the distant past at Khor Virap.

For ratings, other places to visit, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Yerevan day trip planning app.

If you are flying in from Czech Republic, the closest major aiport is Zvartnots International Airport. In September, plan for daily highs up to 34°C, and evening lows to 16°C.