28 days in Armenia 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.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Yerevan: Monastery Sevanavank (in Sevan) and Kecharis Monastery (in Tsakhkadzor). On the 13th (Fri), give your taste buds a day to remember with a local gastronomic tour. The adventure continues: get a taste of the local shopping with Northern Avenue, don't miss a visit to Statue of Komitas Vardapet, and relax and rejuvenate at some of the top local wellness centers.

For reviews, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Yerevan visit site.

Manila, Philippines to Yerevan is an approximately 17.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Manila to Yerevan is minus 4 hours. Traveling from Manila in August, expect nights in Yerevan to be a bit cooler, around 23°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around 41°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 14th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Tatev.

Tatev is a village and rural community in the Syunik Province of Armenia. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Tatev: Goris (Goris Rock Forest, Medieval Goris Cave Dwellings, &more), Kapan (Halidzor Fortress & Khustup) and Sisian (Zorats Karer, Karahundj (Armenia's Stonehenge), &more). And it doesn't end there: take in the spiritual surroundings of Tatev Monastery, don't miss a visit to Old Khndzoresk, snap pictures at Melik Tangi Bridge, and explore the striking landscape at Satanayi Kamurj (Satan's Bridge).

For other places to visit, ratings, photos, and tourist information, use the Tatev journey maker website.

Traveling by car from Yerevan to Tatev takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and taxi. You will leave for Yerevan on the 21st (Sat).

Get out of town with these interesting Yerevan side-trips: Garni Temple (in Garni), Geghard (The Monastery of Geghard & Azhdaak Mountain) and Vagharshapat (Echmiadzin Monastery, The Churches of Echmiatsin and the Archaeological Site of Zvartnots, &more). See some other sides of Yerevan: make a trip to Republic Square, browse the eclectic array of goods at Vernissage Market, explore the world behind art at Cafesjian Center for the Arts, and explore the ancient world of Khor Virap.

For reviews, maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Yerevan trip itinerary site.

You can drive from Tatev to Yerevan in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Mon) to allow time to fly back home.