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One-day individual and group excursions in Armenia
Daily tours & trips in Armenia from Yerevan
Discover the fascinating world of Armenia’s ancient and rich culture with our private excursions. We invite you to enjoy an unforgettable journey filled with remarkable sights and impressions.
"ExploreArmenia" offers a range of interesting one-day private tours across Armenia, with English-speaking professional guides. These day trips are ideal for travellers who have limited time or are visiting on business.
In 2026–2027, our daily affordable excursions from Yerevan include private trips to the country’s main attractions. Our guides will help you explore this colourful land, known for its diverse landscapes and centuries-old history. In our catalogue, you will find both standard and unique routes, each with a detailed description.
One-day tours are among the most popular excursions in Armenia. All itineraries start from Yerevan. The routes are well-planned and available almost all year round.
Why Choose Private Excursions?
- Personalised approach. Each tour is designed to match your interests and preferences. You are not dependent on a group — this is your own unique travel experience.
- Flexible schedule. We adjust the programme to fit your timetable. Whether you prefer active leisure, exploring historical landmarks or enjoying cultural events, we create an itinerary that fully meets your expectations.
Please also note that we require no prepayment whatsoever. You can pay in full on the day your excursion begins.
Our tailor-made excursions across Armenia allow you to travel at your own pace. We guarantee memorable experiences created especially for you. Plan your journey today and start discovering Armenia.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Armenia is one of the world’s oldest countries, standing alongside Iran, China, Greece, Egypt and Japan. It impresses visitors with its ancient history, stunning mountain landscapes and warm Caucasian hospitality. It is an excellent destination for cultural and sightseeing holidays, active tours and remarkable gastronomic experiences.
Armenia can be visited at any time of the year. All excursions in our catalogue are available throughout the seasons and are conducted with full consideration of weather conditions. Each itinerary is planned to ensure comfort, safety and a truly enjoyable experience, whatever the time of year.
Group excursions follow a fixed programme and usually offer a more affordable price, as well as the opportunity to meet other travellers. Private excursions in Armenia provide a flexible itinerary adapted to your preferences, private transport and a personal guide, giving you maximum comfort and freedom.
Visa and Mastercard cards are widely accepted throughout the country and are supported by all ATMs.
American Express (AmEx) cards are accepted less frequently (not everywhere), but they do work in some locations and at certain banks’ POS terminals.
The Chinese payment system UnionPay is being gradually introduced in the country. UnionPay cards are already accepted, especially at some banks and major retail outlets / ATMs.
The national currency of Armenia is the Armenian dram (AMD). You may bring any currency you have — roubles, dollars, euros and so on. Currency can be easily exchanged at banks and exchange points. In Yerevan and major cities, credit cards are widely accepted in hotels, restaurants and shops. When travelling to smaller towns or villages, it is advisable to carry cash.
Yes. Armenia has clean and tasty drinking water that comes from mountain springs. You can safely drink tap water in cities, villages and hotels. You will also find many public water fountains (“pulpulaks”) where you can drink freely or fill your bottles, thermoses or water containers.
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Choose your preferred programme from our catalogue and contact us at +374 91 015660 (WhatsApp, Telegram, Viber), or send a request using the booking form. We will provide full details of the itinerary and adapt it to your preferences.
The price includes comfortable transport (with air-conditioning / heating), guiding services and bottled water.
Payment can be made by bank transfer or in cash on the day of the tour. No prepayment is required at the time of booking.
Documents: Visitors from many countries do not need a visa; a valid passport (minimum 6 months validity) is sufficient. Citizens of Russia may also enter with an internal passport when travelling by air.
Clothing: In summer: light clothing, a hat and sunscreen. In spring and autumn: closed shoes and a jacket. In winter: warm clothing.
Medicines: Bring any regular medication you need, as some medicines in Armenia are available only with a prescription.
Culture and traditions: Armenians are very hospitable and highly respect their traditions. When visiting monasteries, modest clothing is recommended.
There are direct flights from many Russian cities (Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Novosibirsk, Yekaterinburg, Kazan and others), as well as from Europe (Frankfurt, Vienna, Rome, Paris, Brussels, Athens and others) and the Middle East (Dubai, Sharjah, Sharm El Sheikh, Larnaca, Doha, Abu Dhabi and others). The main airport is Zvartnots (EVN), located just 12 km from central Yerevan. All our tours include airport–hotel–airport transfers.
Tolma — minced meat wrapped in grape leaves; one of Armenia’s most traditional and well-loved dishes.
Kyufta — soft meatballs cooked in broth and served with melted butter.
Khorovats — Armenian barbecue, cooked over an open fire.
Khurjin — meat with vegetables and spices, slow-cooked inside lavash until it becomes golden.
Zhengyalov hats — flatbread filled with fresh herbs and greens, a favorite homemade dish from Artsakh.
Ishkhan trout — lake trout baked or fried with herbs; a real delicacy.
Lahmajo — thin flatbread topped with minced meat, often called the Armenian pizza.
Gata — a sweet pastry and one of Armenia’s signature treats, served whole or in slices.
Garni Temple - Symphony of stones - Geghard monastery
Pagan Garni Temple built in the 1st century by the Armenian King Tiridates I and dedicated to the God of the Sun Areg (Mihr). The temple is at the edge of a triangular cliff, which overlooks the ravine of the Azat River and the Gegham mountains. The temple is a peripteros built on an elevated podium. The temple is supported by a total of twenty-four...
Khor Virap monastery - Noravank monastery - Areni - Tatev monastery
The Tatev Monastery is a 9th-century Armenian Apostolic monastery located on a large basalt plateau near the Tatev village in Syunik Province in southeastern Armenia. The monastic ensemble stands on the edge of a deep gorge of the Vorotan River. According to tradition, Tatev Monastery is named after Eustateus, a disciple of St. Thaddeus the Apostle...
Wings of Tatev ropeway - Tatev monastery - Khndzoresk (Cave town)
Khndzoresk is a village in the province of Syunik. In the end of the 19th century Old Khndzoresk was the biggest village of Eastern Armenia. The historic cave village, located on the steep slope of a gorge, is comprised of both natural and manmade caves. In 2012 there was built "Swinging Bridge" over the gorge that connects the two banks of the...
Saghmosavank - Armenian Alphabet Monument - Amberd - Oshakan
Saint Mesrop Mashtots Cathedral is a 19th-century church in the Oshakan village of Aragatsotn Province, Armenia. Currently, it is the seat of the Aragatsotn Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church. The church is famous for being the burial place of Saint Mesrop Mashtots; the creator of the Armenian alphabet. The church was built between 1875 and...
Alphabet’s square – Aragats Mountain (Lake Kari) – Amberd Tower
Amberd is a 7th-century fortress located 2,300 meters (7,500 ft) above sea level, on the slopes of Mount Aragats at the confluence of the Arkashen and Amberd rivers in the province of Aragatsotn, Armenia. The name translates to "fortress in the clouds" in Armenian. Some sources say that Amberd used to be a summer residence for kings. The castle of...
Sardarapat - Etchmiadzin - st. Gayane & Hripsime churches - Zvartnots
Sardarapat Memorial is a symbol of pride and survival, the Memorial marks the place of Armenia's successful last-ditch effort to save the nation from obliteration at the hands of the Turks in the Battle of Sardarapat on May 22–26, 1918. The entrance is flanked by huge winged oxen made of red tufa. A flight of steps leads to a square from which a...
Lake Sevan – Sevanavank monastery
Lake Sevan is a freshwater lake in the Armenian highlands. It is the largest lake in the Caucasus. It is guaranteed as the largest source of fresh water in the region. It is fed by 28 rivers and streams. The Lake Sevan consists of two unequal parts called Big Sevan and Small Sevan. In the north-western part is located the Sevan's Peninsula which is...
Garni Temple - Geghard monastery - Lake Sevan - Sevanavank monastery
The Geghard (XIII century) - a monastery complex, entered in the list of World Cultural Heritage by UNESCO. The full name is Geghardavank, literally "spear monastery". The name of the monastery complex comes from the Spear of Christ (Spear of Longinus), which the Roman warrior Longinus drove into Jesus Christ. The spear is now kept in the museum...
Etchmiadzin Cathedral – st. Gayane & Hripsime Churches - Zvartnots Cathedral
Echmiadzin or Vagharshapat is a city in the Armavir region of Armenia, one of the most significant cultural and religious centers of the country. Etchmiadzin Cathedral is the mother church of the Armenian Apostolic Church, located in the city of Vagharshapat (Etchmiadzin). According to most scholars it was the first cathedral built in ancient...
Tsaghkadzor (Kecharis monastery) – lake Sevan (Sevanavank)
Tsaghkadzor is a one of the most popular health resorts in Armenia. Surrounded with alpine meadows, Tsaghkadzor is situated on the southeastern slope of Mount Teghenis, at a height of 1841 meters above sea level. Summers in Tsaghkadzor are characterized with mild climate, while winters are cold and snowy. The Tsaghkadzor ski resort operating...
Akhtala monastery - Haghpat monastery - Sanahin monastery - Odzun church
Odzun Church is an Armenian basilica constructed around the 5th–7th century in the Odzun village of the Lori Province. The first church appeared here in the 6th century. In the 8th century it was reconstructed by Hovhannes III Odznetsi who served as the katholikos between 717 and 728 and was, as his name suggests, from Odzun. This is the time the...
Saghmosavank monastic complex - Lori berd - Stepanavan Dendropark
Officially Sochut Dendropark named after Edmund Leonowicz, commonly knowns as Stepanavan Dendropark, is an arboretum located near the Gyulagarak village, Lori Province. Тhe park was founded in 1931 by Polish engineer-forester Edmund Leonowicz. The arboretum is 35 ha in total of which 17.5 ha consist of natural forest and 15 ha of...
Aruchavank - The Cathedral of Talin - Gyumri - Sev Berd – Harichavank
Gyumri is the second largest city in Armenia and the administrative centre of Shirak Province. The area of modern-day Gyumri was known as Armenian Kumayri during the period of the Kingdom of Urartu. Kumayri was a significant and quite-developed urban settlement during the Middle Ages. Gyumri is home to many prominent museums of Armenia, including...
Khor Virap Monastery – Mount Ararat
Khor Virap is an Armenian monastery, located near the closed border with Turkey. The monastery is known for its location at the foot of biblical Mount Ararat, upon which, according to the legend, Noah appeared on the Ark after the great flood. Translated from the Armenian, "Khor Virap" means "deep pit". The monastery is located above the underground prison...
Khor Virap Monastery – Areni village – Noravank – Areni cave
Noravank is a monastic complex built in the XIII-XIV centuries, 120 km from Yerevan, on the ledge of a narrow winding gorge of the Arpa River’s tributary near Areni village. The Gorge is famous for its steep red rocks towering behind the monastery. The first building on the territory of the monastery complex is St. Karapet’s church (St. John the Baptist...
Etchmiadzin Cathedral - st. Gayane & Hripsime churches - Zvartnots - Khor Virap
Zvartnots Cathedral is a 7th-century centrally planned aisled tetraconch type Armenian cathedral built by the order of Catholicos Nerses III (nicknamed Shinogh or the Builder). Now in ruins, it is located at the edge of the city of Vagharshapat (Etchmiadzin). Dedicated to St. Gregory, it was located at the place where a meeting between King Trdat...
Saghmosavank - Hovhannavank - Lake Kari - Alphabet Monument - Amberd
The Saghmosavank is a 13th-century Armenian monastic complex located in the village of Saghmosavan in the Aragatsotn Province of Armenia. Like the Hovhannavank monastery which is five kilometers south, Saghmosavank is situated atop the precipitous gorge carved by the Kasagh river. Their silhouettes dominate the adjacent villages and rise sharp against...
Tatev monastery - ropeway «Wings of Tatev» - Zorats Karer (Karahunj)
Zorats Karer, also called Karahunj is a prehistoric archaeological site in the Syunik Province of Armenia. It is also often referred to in international tourist lore as the Armenian Stonehenge. The site is rich with stone settings, burial cists and standing stones - Menhirs. In total registered 223 stones. The heights of the stones range from 0.5...
Lake Sevan – Dilijan - Haghartsin monastery - Goshavank monastery
Dilijan - a small town-resort, located on the picturesque banks of the river Aghstev. Dilijan is is one of the most important resorts of Armenia, situated within the Dilijan National Park. The climate in Dilijan is cool during summer and cold with snowfalls in winter. The Sharambeyan street in the centre, has been preserved and maintained as an...
Khor Virap monastery - Areni village - Noravank monastery – Jermuk waterfall
Jermuk is mainly famous with its hot springs (geysers). Its name itself is derived from this fact, as the word "jermuk" means "geyser" in the Armenian language. The waterfall is situated in the town of Jermuk, on the Jermuk river which is the right tributary of the Arpa river. The waterfall of Jermuk forms from tributaries, and plummets...
Sevan – Noratus - Hayravank monastery
Hayravank - a village in the Gegharkunik Province of Armenia. The church at Hayravank was built during the late 9th century. The monastic complex consists of a church, chapel, and gavit. It is a quatrefoil cruciform central-plan structure with four semi-circular apses. A small chapel was added in the 10th century. Surrounding the monastery are...
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