22 days in Western Asia Itinerary
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Yerevan
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Garni
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Sevan
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Yeghegnadzor
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Tatev
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Goris
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Sisian
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Jermuk
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Areni
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Yerevan
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Yerevan — 2 nights
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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.Start off your visit on the 1st (Thu): make a trip to Smoking Woman, walk around Lovers' Park, and then pause for some photo ops at Victory Park and Statue of Mother Armenia. On your second day here, make a trip to Saint Gregory The Illuminator Cathedral, take in the spiritual surroundings of Echmiadzin Monastery, make a trip to The Churches of Echmiatsin and the Archaeological Site of Zvartnots, then see the interesting displays at ARARAT Museum, and finally appreciate the history behind Alexander Tamanyan Statue.
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The Route module shows you travel options from your home to Yerevan. July in Yerevan sees daily highs of 40°C and lows of 23°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Sat) so you can drive to Garni.
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Garni — 2 nights
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Garni, is a major village in the Kotayk Province of Armenia. Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Sat): contemplate the long history of Garni Temple, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at The Monastery of Geghard, and then take in the awesome beauty at Azhdaak Mountain. Keep things going the next day: take in the awesome beauty at Basaltic Organ and then take in the awesome beauty at Garni Gorge.
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Getting from Yerevan to Garni by car takes about an hour. Other options: drive. In July, daytime highs in Garni are 40°C, while nighttime lows are 23°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Sevan.
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Getting from Yerevan to Garni by car takes about an hour. Other options: drive. In July, daytime highs in Garni are 40°C, while nighttime lows are 23°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Sevan.
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Sevan — 2 nights
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On the 5th (Mon), stroll through Hayravank Monastery, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Kecharis Monastery, and then make a trip to Monastery Sevanavank. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: appreciate the history behind Monument to the Heroes of the Film Mimino, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Haghartsin Monastery, and then contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Parz.
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You can drive from Garni to Sevan in 1.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of taxi and bus; or do a combination of taxi and train. In July, daytime highs in Sevan are 40°C, while nighttime lows are 23°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Yeghegnadzor.
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You can drive from Garni to Sevan in 1.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of taxi and bus; or do a combination of taxi and train. In July, daytime highs in Sevan are 40°C, while nighttime lows are 23°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Yeghegnadzor.
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Yeghegnadzor — 1 day
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Yeghegnadzor, is a town in Armenia and the capital of the Vayots Dzor Province. Start off your visit on the 7th (Wed): examine the collection at Gladzor University Historical-Cultural Museum-Reservation, get engrossed in the history at Vayots Dzor History Museum, and then learn about winemaking at Old Bridge Winery.
To see traveler tips, more things to do, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Yeghegnadzor trip itinerary planning site.
Traveling by car from Sevan to Yeghegnadzor takes 2 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Tatev.
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Traveling by car from Sevan to Yeghegnadzor takes 2 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Tatev.
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Tatev — 2 nights
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Tatev is a village and rural community in the Syunik Province of Armenia. Kick off your visit on the 8th (Thu): step into the grandiose world of Halidzor Fortress and then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Khustup. Keep things going the next day: take in the dramatic natural features at Satanayi Kamurj (Satan's Bridge) and then take in the spiritual surroundings of Tatev Monastery.
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Traveling by car from Yeghegnadzor to Tatev takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Goris.
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Traveling by car from Yeghegnadzor to Tatev takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Goris.
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Goris — 2 nights
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Goris, is a town in the southern Syunik Province of Armenia. Kick off your visit on the 10th (Sat): make a trip to Old Khndzoresk and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Saint Gregory The Illuminator Church of Goris. Here are some ideas for day two: take in the dramatic natural features at Goris Rock Forest and then take in the dramatic natural features at Medieval Goris Cave Dwellings.
For traveler tips, reviews, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Goris online driving holiday planner.
You can drive from Tatev to Goris in an hour. Alternatively, you can drive. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sun) so you can drive to Sisian.
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You can drive from Tatev to Goris in an hour. Alternatively, you can drive. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sun) so you can drive to Sisian.
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Sisian — 2 nights
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Sisian, is a town in the southern Syunik Province of Armenia. On the 12th (Mon), don't miss a visit to Vorotnavank Monastery and then make a trip to Aghitu Memorial. Keep things going the next day: explore the ancient world of Karahundj (Armenia's Stonehenge), then delve into the distant past at Zorats Karer, and then take in the dramatic scenery at Shaki Waterfall.
For maps, other places to visit, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Sisian trip itinerary planning site.
Getting from Goris to Sisian by car takes about an hour. Other options: drive. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Jermuk.
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Getting from Goris to Sisian by car takes about an hour. Other options: drive. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Jermuk.
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Jermuk — 2 nights
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Known as the source of much of the country's mineral water, the mountain spa town of Jermuk in truth quenches visitors' thirsts for much more besides.Kick off your visit on the 14th (Wed): witness a stunning natural landmark at Hot Springs, pause for some photo ops at Jermuk Deer Monument, and then pause for some serene contemplation at Gndevank Monastery. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 15th (Thu): relax and rejuvenate at Armenia Health Spa and then take in the dramatic scenery at Jermuk Waterfall.
To find other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Jermuk trip planner.
Drive from Sisian to Jermuk in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Areni.
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Areni — 2 nights
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Areni is a village in the Vayots Dzor Province of Armenia. Start off your visit on the 16th (Fri): take in breathtaking views at Noravank Gorge, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Noravank Monastery, and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Astvatsatsin Church. On the 17th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: learn about winemaking at Areni Wine Factory, do a tasting at Hin Areni Winery, and then do a tasting at Momik Wines.
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Drive from Jermuk to Areni in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Sat) so you can drive to Yerevan.
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Drive from Jermuk to Areni in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Sat) so you can drive to Yerevan.
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Yerevan — 5 nights
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You'll find plenty of places to visit near Yerevan: Khor Virap (in Lusarat) and Vagharshapat (Echmiadzin Monastery & The Churches of Echmiatsin and the Archaeological Site of Zvartnots). On the 19th (Mon), give your taste buds a day to remember with a local gastronomic tour. See even more of Yerevan: make a trip to Republic Square, examine the collection at Matenadaran - The Museum of Ancient Manuscripts, take in the spiritual surroundings of Blue Mosque (Persian Mosque), and take in the local highlights with Walking tours.
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Getting from Areni to Yerevan by car takes about 2 hours.
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Getting from Areni to Yerevan by car takes about 2 hours.
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Lake Sevan travel guide
A popular summer beach resort with an impressive medieval heritage, Lake Sevan offers relaxation spots combined with an in-depth introduction to the national culture. Tourism in Lake Sevan focuses on beach activities and water sports, hiking, and some of the most important religious sites in the country. A hilltop monastery yields sweeping views and an ancient cemetery, while numerous resorts, cabanas, and fish restaurants provide all the necessary amenities for a relaxing Lake Stevan holiday. Swim, wind surf, bike, hike, or take a boat trip far out on the expansive, serene waters surrounded by scenic mountain peaks.
Vayots Dzor Province travel guide
Vayots Dzor, is a province of Armenia. It lies at the southeastern end of the country, bordering the Nakhichevan exclave of Azerbaijan in the west and the Kalbajar District (de jure part of Azerbaijan, de facto controlled by the unrecognized Nagorno-Karabakh Republic) in the east. It covers an area of. With a population of only 53,230 (2002 census), it is the most sparsely populated province in the country. The capital and largest city of the province is the town of Yeghegnadzor.The province is home to many ancient landmarks and tourist attractions in Armenia including the Areni-1 cave complex and Areni-1 winery of the Chalcolithic period, the 8th-century Tanahat Monastery, the 10th-century Smbataberd fortress, and the 13th-century Noravank monastery. Vayots Dzor is also home to the spa-town of Jermuk.The village of Gladzor in Vayots Dzor was home to the 13th and 14th-century University of Gladzor.EtymologyLiterally meaning "the valley of sorrows", it is named after the Vayots Dzor canton of the historic Syunik province of Ancient Armenia, ruled by the Siunia dynasty.
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