⭐ 8.9
Yerevan
Yerevan
Pink tuff city with Ararat views — Cascade Complex, Republic Square, lavash bread, and brandy culture.
⭐ 9.2
Kotayk
Garni Temple and Geghard
Pagan Greek temple and medieval rock monastery — the two greatest sites in Armenia in one half-day.
⭐ 9.1
Syunik
Tatev Monastery
Medieval monastery on a canyon cliff, accessed by the world's longest reversible aerial tramway.
⭐ 8.8
Gegharkunik
Lake Sevan
One of the world's largest high-altitude lakes — Sevanavank monastery, swimming, and ishkhan trout.
⭐ 9.1
Ararat
Khor Virap
Monastery at the foot of Mount Ararat — the most iconic image in Armenia, where Gregory was imprisoned.
⭐ 9.2
Vayots Dzor
Noravank Canyon
Red limestone canyon with a 13th-century two-storey church — the most dramatic monastic setting in Armenia.
⭐ 8.5
Shirak
Gyumri
Armenia's second city — black tuff architecture, Sev Berd fortress, artisan crafts, and Gyumri spirit.
⭐ 8.9
Tavush
Dilijan
Armenia's Switzerland — forested national park, Haghartsin monastery, artisan village, and mineral springs.
⭐ 9
Lori
Debed Canyon
Armenia's most dramatic canyon — Haghpat and Sanahin UNESCO monasteries perched above river gorges.
⭐ 8.7
Syunik
Goris and Karahunj
Troglodyte cave dwellings, Karahunj stone circle (Armenia's Stonehenge), and gateway to Tatev.