Yerevan, Armenia 6 Day Itinerary

Yerevan, Armenia: 6-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival & Exploring Downtown Yerevan

  • Check-in at your hotel (recommended: The Alexander) and rest after your flight.
  • Lunch at Tumanyan Street for traditional Armenian cuisine.
  • Visit the Cascade Complex and enjoy a panoramic view of Yerevan.
  • Explore the nearby Museum of Modern Art or take a stroll down Nork Marash Street.
  • Dinner at Zatar Grill for a taste of Armenian barbecue.
  • Evening walk along North Avenue, known for its unique street art and cafes.

Day 2: Historical Sites & Vernissage Market

  • Breakfast at your hotel or grab a pastry from a local bakery like [Tufenjian].
  • Visit the Echmiatsin Cathedral (day trip from Yerevan), the spiritual center of Armenia.
  • Return to Yerevan and explore the Republic Square, National Gallery of Armenia, and Opera House.
  • Lunch at Khorahrich Gata for a casual, authentic dining experience.
  • Visit the Blue Mosque and the ruins of Zvartnots Cathedral.
  • Explore the Vernissage Market for souvenirs, arts, and crafts.
  • Dinner at Charbayk for Armenian kebabs.

Day 3: Garni Temple & Geghard Monastery

  • Breakfast at your hotel or try local street food from nearby vendors.
  • Day trip to the Garni Temple and the nearby Geghard Monastery.
  • Lunch in Garni at Areni Wine Factory for a taste of Armenian wine.
  • Return to Yerevan and relax at your hotel or explore local neighborhoods like Kentron.
  • Dinner at Picobar for contemporary cuisine with a view of Mount Ararat.

Day 4: Khor Virap & Areni Village

  • Breakfast at your hotel or grab a quick snack before departure.
  • Day trip to Khor Virap Monastery and the breathtaking view of Mount Ararat.
  • Continue to Areni Village, home to the world’s oldest leather shoe and the famous Areni Winery for wine tasting.
  • Return to Yerevan and rest at your hotel.
  • Dinner at Vanilo for Armenian-Vietnamese fusion cuisine.

Day 5: Lake Sevan & Dilijan National Park

  • Breakfast at your hotel and check out.
  • Day trip to Lake Sevan and visit the Sevanavank Monastery.
  • Continue to Dilijan National Park, known for its scenic beauty and hiking trails.
  • Lunch in Dilijan at Shaki Khach for Armenian-Persian cuisine.
  • Explore the nearby Haghartsin Monastery.
  • Check-in to your hotel in Dilijan (recommended: DILIJAN Hotel and Spa by SPA Resorts) or find accommodations suitable for the remainder of your trip.
  • Dinner at Maratuni Restaurant for local dishes and live music.

Day 6: Free Day & Departure

  • Breakfast at your hotel.
  • Spend the day exploring nearby attractions, hiking in the national park, or relaxing in a spa.
  • Lunch at a local restaurant before departing Dilijan.
  • Head to Yerevan’s Zvartnots International Airport for your flight home.