6 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.

Change things up with these side-trips from Yerevan: The Monastery of Geghard (in Geghard), Garni Temple (in Garni) and Vagharshapat (Echmiadzin Monastery & The Churches of Echmiatsin and the Archaeological Site of Zvartnots). The adventure continues: don't miss a visit to Republic Square, gain insight with a tour of cultural highlights, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mount Aragats, and delve into the distant past at Khor Virap.

To see maps, more things to do, photos, and more tourist information, use the Yerevan online vacation builder.

If you are flying in from Oman, the closest major aiports are Zvartnots International Airport and Shirak International Airport. In July in Yerevan, expect temperatures between 40°C during the day and 23°C at night.