20 articles to prepare your trip
Noravank
Noravank, a 13th-century monastery nestled in the Arpa Gorges, blends medieval architecture with dramatic red-cliff landscapes. An active religious site and one of Armenia's finest medieval sculptural ensembles.
Erevan
Older than Rome, carved from pink tufa and framed by Mount Ararat, Yerevan reveals 2,800 years of history, vibrant markets, and a unique cultural scene in the heart of the Caucasus.
Tatev
In southern Arménie, Tatev brings together a major medieval monastery, the world's longest cable car and the spectacular Vorotan gorges.
Mount Armaghan
An extinct volcano in the Gegham range, Mount Armaghan rises to 2,829 m and harbors a sacred crater lake. Our guide to successfully climbing from Yerevan.
A dormant volcano at 5,137 meters, Ararat is best viewed from Armenia and climbed from the Turkish side. Biblical legend, high-altitude trekking, and Armenian national symbol.
At 4,095 m, Mount Aragats dominates Armenia with its four peaks. Trekking, Amberd Fortress, and Lake Kari: the complete guide to preparing your ascent.
Mont Ara
Extinct volcano 40 minutes from Yerevan, Mount Ara reaches 2,605 m. Legend of Ara the Beautiful, day hike, rare biodiversity: the complete guide.
At the foot of Mount Ararat, Khor Virap Monastery tells the story of Christian Armenia's birth. History, panorama and visitor guidance.
Nestled at 1,190 meters in Tavush province, Hovk reveals dramatic rock formations, forgotten fortresses and Armenian rural life, just 34 minutes from Dilijan.
Gyoumri
Gyumri, Arménie's second-largest city: tuff stone houses, artisan workshops and living memory of the 1988 earthquake. Our guide to visiting the country's cultural capital.
Goris
Known as little Cappadocia, Goris is the ideal base for exploring Tatev, Khndzoresk and the troglodytic landscapes of Syunik, in southern Armenia.
Kazbegui
At 1,700 meters altitude beneath Mount Kazbek (5,047 m), Kazbegi (Stepantsminda) opens the gates to the Georgian Caucasus: perched monasteries, glacial valleys, and a spectacular military road.
Ananouri
Some 70 km from Tbilisi, Ananouri Fortress stands watch over Lake Jinvali. A UNESCO World Heritage site since 2007, the first stop on the Military Road to Kazbegi.
Geghard
Medieval monastery carved into rock, UNESCO-listed, 40 km from Yerevan: Geghard and its Azat Gorge, the must-see excursion on a trip to Arménie.
Garni
Just 30 km from Yerevan, Garni brings together the Caucasus's only pagan temple, spectacular basalt formations, and access to the wild Khosrov Reserve.
Echmiadzin
Just 20 km from Yerevan, Etchmiadzin brings together four UNESCO monuments and the living headquarters of the Armenian Apostolic Church. A practical guide to exploring the city.
Dilidjan
Nicknamed the Swiss Armenia, Dilijan captivates with its Caucasus forests, medieval monasteries and bohemian atmosphere just 99 km from Yerevan.
Alaverdi
A former mining city nestled in the Debed River canyon, Alaverdi blends UNESCO monasteries, Soviet industrial heritage, and hiking trails through the Armenian Lorri region.
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