Armenia's lively capital city, Yerevan, boasts countless galleries, museums, and cultural performances; it's also the geographic heart of the nation, making it a perfect base for exploring the rest of Armenia. Get to know the city with a friendly and knowledgeable local guide on a private Yerevan tour.

Begin your tour of the "pink city" (so called because of the pinkish-hued stone from which many buildings are made) with a rich cup of coffee at a sidewalk café, as your guide gives you an overview of the city's complicated history. Then prepare to walk through living history, seeing sights such as Republic Square, the Opera House and monuments to the city's great leaders. If you enjoy markets, the bazaar is a great place to browse and people watch. Your guide will offer you suggestions to enjoy the city's dozens of theatres, concert halls, galleries and restaurants after your tour.

Enjoy exploring with a local on your private Yerevan tour.

Yerevan

Private Tour and Transfer Yerevan - Tbilisi

If you are in Tbilisi (Georgia) and you require Transfer to Yerevan (Armenia), or you are in Yerevan and you have to get to Tbilisi, then this is the right tour for you. Use the time and opportunity to also see the cultural heritages on the way. pay just a bit more than a taxi and travel in luxury SUV accompanied by a professional English speaking guide. As a result you get to your destination not exhausted but amazed by the beauty of our both countries.

Explore North Armenia highlights en route from Yerevan, Armenia to Tbilisi, Georgia

The monastery of Geghard (meaning spear) is a unique architectural construction in the Kotayk province of Armenia, being partially carved out of the adjacent mountain, surrounded by cliffs. It is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Garni is the only Hellenic temple in the whole Soviet Union territory, which is of 1st century BC.

It's impossible to visit Armenia and miss these sights. it's like going to Paris and not seeing the Eifell tower.

I guarantee you that after this trip you will fall in love with Armenia and will wish you can an extra day to see more!

Visit one of the most visited monuments in Armenia and be in awe with the spectacular architecture and history

Half Day Garni Geghard Cultural Tour

Full Day Private Guided Driving Tour to Khor Virap, Geghard Monastery and Garni Temple

Being a local, I am fortunate to live in city center. This enables me to access both the center of Yerevan for my walking tours and it is possible to drive to countryside by car which is also full of hidden gems and incredible history. (I have lived in various parts of Armenia for more then 10 years).

An hour's drive brings us to Khor Virap Monastery. Located in the Ararat plain situated about 100 meters away from the closed Turkish-Armenian border (sealed by barbed wire fencing) and defended by Russian military establishments.

Heading to south east of Armenia and our 2nd stop is the legendary Monastery of the Spear at Geghard. This UNESCO World Heritage site was carved into the rock to house one of the most cherished relics of Christianity.

We continue our drive to Garni Temple, a first century A. D. Graeco-Roman pagan temple probably devoted to Mithra. We may hear Armenian visitors give an impromptu choral concert.

Drive to Geghard Monastery(UNESCO World Heritage site)

Visit Garni temple(1st century A. D. Graeco-Roman pagan temple devoted to Mithras)

We try lavash wraps with cheese and greens

We continue to drive to Garni village so to take part lavash(flatbread made in a tandoor) baking ceremony

We have our airport transfer and hotel check in

Our 2nd minivan mercedes vito with 8 seats

Our main dish in Garni is super tasty river trout and for drinks we have home made wine

Our starters are plates of 3 types of Armenian cheese, salads and greens

Khor Virap monastery near the closed border with Turkey

Honda Օdessey with seating for up to 6 travelers is spacious and accommodating enough to make long drives.

Take a tour of Armenian architecture, visit the mount Ararat plain, spend time in a cave monastery, inspect 'Temple of the Sun'

Driving from Yerevan to Tbilisi is the best way to reach from one capital to the other. It's more convenient and gives you an opportunity to see the beauty of the northern parts of Armenia and explore the rich heritage including a UNESCO site such as Haghpat Monastery and Sevanavank Monastery.

It will be a pleasure to show you exceptional cultural monuments on the way. You will also admire the stunning beauty of the countryside with very diverse picturesque landscape including a valley, the largest lake of Armenia, The Lake Sevan, mountains, forests, gorges and so on. We will easily cross the Armenian - Georgian border, driving over the neutral zone (so that there is no walking distance) and will take you to Tbilisi safely. I will always be there for any help or assistance.

Let's make your transfer more interesting, pleasant and memorable with me!

2 in 1 - Armenia sightseeing and convenient Transfer to Georgia

Yerevan to Tbilisi Transfer Tour

Day Trip to Tatev Monstery with Additional Central and Southern Armenia Highlights

If you are lacking time and you want to visit Tatev monastery and the longest aerial tram in the world, this tour is for you. Use this opportunity to see most of the highlights of central and southern Armenia before we reach Tatev. Sights like Khor virap and the best view of Mount Ararat , Areni wine town, wine tasting, areni caves where the oldest leather shoe and oldest winery were discovered in the result of excavations, Noravank monastery, We will be back to Yerevan at 7-8 pm.

Visit Armenia most famous monastery and all possible sights including Khor Virap, Noravank, Areni Caves and Winery in One Day!

Full Day Private Guided Driving Tour to Lake Sevan, Dilijan's Old Town and Goshavank Monastery

I love being a guide in Armenia, whether guests are new or experienced, whether spatial planning professionals, laypeople or anyone interested in investigating this great country. I keep finding more to see every day! Looking forward to meeting you!

On the shores of the high-altitude Lake Sevan (the largest body of water in Armenia and the Caucasus region) we pause at Sevanavank Monastery(founded in 874 AD by Princess Mariam the daughter of Ashot king). The Monastery is located on a peninsula at the northwestern shore of Lake Sevan after the artificial draining of Lake Sevan, which started in the era of Joseph Stalin, the water level fell about 20 meters, and the island transformed into a peninsula. We continue our drive to Dilijan forested city known for spa resorts and traditional craft workshops. The town is surrounded by the forests of Dilijan National Park.

Drive to Goshavank Monastery(the Monastery is housing 13th century Armenian needle made cross-stone)

Continue our drive to Dilijan national park(little Switzerland of Armenia)

Pause at Dilijan old town(complete with craftsman's workshops, a gallery and a museum)

Drive to Sevanavank Monastery(located on a peninsula at the northwestern shore of Lake Sevan)

Lunch in Dilijan(Armenian restaurant with amazingly fresh and tasty foods and drinks)

We are inside of the Goshavank monastery's library

Goshavank Monastery (once famous for its library founded in the 13th century)

Spend a day at leisure on the banks of the vast Lake Sevan, visit Dilijan's 13th-century monastery

4 Day Private Guided Driving Tour in Armenia

***I am in love with Yerevan and spend most of my time walking around its streets and bridges to discover hidden gems to share with other travelers!*** Let me take you on alternative routes around Armenia with top sights and show you charming passages, secret gardens and the best shopping districts while I share their history and tell you my favorite tales of the city.

During our 4 days we will get familiar with the Armenian historical and religious monuments, ancient culture and national cuisine. We will visit memorials, markets, temples, monasteries and many more to learn about the history. We will take a journey back in time, and find the treasures of an ancient land that is landlocked and mountainous. Armenia, with its dry landscapes to dense forests and steep is ideal for hiking and any sightseeing one can think of. National capital Yerevan remains one of the world's least explored ancient cities.

Travel to the top attractions around Armenia and get a comprehensive history lesson about Armenian Christianity and beyond

Jump from Yerevan to Tbilisi(or vice versa) with Full Day Private Guided Driving Tour

***I am in love with Yerevan and spend most of my time walking around its streets and bridges to discover hidden gems to share with other travelers!*** Let me take you on alternative routes around Armenia with top sights and show you charming passages, secret gardens and the best shopping districts while I share their history and tell you my favorite tales of the city.

On the shores of the high-altitude Lake Sevan we pause at Sevanavank Monastery. The Monastery is located on a peninsula at the northwestern shore of Lake Sevan.

We continue our drive to Dilijan forested city known for spa resorts and traditional craft workshops. We will visit Goshavank Monastery which houses one of the world's finest examples of a khachkar.

We will next drive to the Georgia - Armenia(Bagratashen-Sadakhlo Border Crossing Point) border which is open for international travelers. Very easy. We will continue our drive till Georgians capital Tbilisi which is known for its diverse architecture and and Soviet Modernist structures.

The Monastery is housing 13th century Armenian needle made cross-stone

Drive to Goshavank Monastery (once famous for its library founded in the 13th century)

You are more than welcome to this wonderful country. Due to this 6 day tour you will visit the greatest highlights of the cultural-historical heritage, taking unforgettable memories with you. You can actually stay in the capital Yerevan enjoying the best hotels and restaurants and explore the most beautiful and significant sites outside the city towards all the directions: east, west, north, south, drawing the rays of the sun on the map (having Yerevan as the sun). The light itinerary will also allow you to have time for other leisure activities, concerts, sports, bars etc.

Discover the rich heritage of an open air museum!

Highlights of Armenia 6 Days Tour

See most of the highlight of Armenian tourism in 2 days. Perfect for a weekend visit.
4 UNESCO heritage sites like Garni Pegan Temple (77AD), Geghard cave monastery where the holy lance of Christ was preserved for centuries, the first state built church in the world built in 301 Echmiatsin mother cathedral, Zvartnots ruin. Also visit to the second highest alpine fresh water lake in the world after Titicaca called lake Sevan the pearl of Armenia.
Visit Khor virap Monastery to enjoy the view of Mt. Ararat, Areni wine town for some wine tasting in a local winery, Noravank Moanstery.

Go through the history of Armenia in Brief - 4 UNESCO Heritage Sites, The Armenian Sea and Wine Tasting!

2 Days Highlights of Armenia Tour

Hiking and Cultural 5-Day Private Guided Driving Tour in Armenia

I am cultural storyteller, passionate about music, art, history and architecture. I love to tell stories about the fascinating people and wonderful places that give Yerevan its unique fabric. As a storyteller through words, images and music, it is a great pleasure for me to meet new people and to share with them some of Yerevan's most exciting stories. ***On my tour you'll see the best highlights and hidden gems*** Hope we shall meet soon!

During our 5 days we will hike Armenian mountains on moderate trails with duration of 3 - 7 hours hike per day and get familiar with the Armenian historical and religious monuments, ancient culture and national cuisine. We will visit memorials, markets, temples, monasteries and many more to learn about Armenian history. During our 4th day we will reach Alaverdi and spend overnight there. The town is located at the only direct rail link between Armenia and Georgia.

Travel to the top attractions around Armenia, hike the mountains and get a comprehensive history lesson

Flavours of Armenia - 5 Days Culinary Tour

You are more than welcome to enjoy the Armenian delicious cuisine!

Together with cultural-historical sites each day will give you the pleasure of new flavors of varieties of dishes and local specialties. You will take part in culinary workshops before each lunch to join the cooking process, to get to know how gata, tolma, lavash, sujukh, Armenian barbecue and other mouth-watering dishes are made, to know the recipes, health benefits as well as all the amazing tastes. You will also enjoy brandy and wine tasting.

So let's explore the delicious cuisine and rich cultural heritage of Armenia together.

Cheers & Bon Appetit!

Lavash, Gata, Sujukh, Zhangyalov Bread & Arishta

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