12 Temple Tours in Armenia Worth Flying For

1.Group Tour: Garni, Symphony of Stones, Geghard, Lavash Baking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,042 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $28Our pick

Travel from central Yerevan to Charent’s Arch, Garni Temple, the basalt columns of Symphony of Stones, and UNESCO-listed Geghard. Your English-speaking guide, such as Gayane, Tamara, or Tatev, explains the sights, while lavash baking, tasting, WiFi, water, and pastries add value.

“Well constructed for 6 hour tour. Mini bus and driver Ashot excellent - clean, well stocked with chilled bottled water and AC on.”

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2.Garni, Geghard, Symphony of Stones & Lavash Baking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 589 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $23Best value

Travel from Yerevan to Charents Arch, Geghard Monastery, the Symphony of Stones, and Garni Temple with an English-speaking guide. Expect a small-group minibus, Armenian history, Mount Ararat views, and a lavash baking demonstration. Guides may include Yegor, Igor, Hasmik, Anna, or Mery.

“Nice trip. Nice guide Ani who provided us lots of information and even sang for us. Unfortunately we could not see Ararat due to the unclear sky. Interesting lavash masterclass”

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3.Group Tour: Khor Virap, Noravank, Tatev monasteries (wayback on Ropeway)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 506 reviews · 14 to 15 hours (approx.) · from $73

Spend a full day exploring Armenia’s southern monasteries with Hyur Service. Visit Khor Virap and Noravank, ride the Wings of Tatev ropeway over the Vorotan Gorge, and tour Tatev Monastery. English and Russian commentary, snacks, WiFi, insurance, and all entrance fees are included.

“It was a very long day trip but the view along the way was amazing. I had the best meal in Armenia at the lunch restaurant we were taken to. Our guide Mary was professional and friendly and our driver has kept us safe!”

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4.Group Tour: Garni pagan temple, Geghard monastery, Lake Sevan, Sevanavank

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 430 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $41

Spend 8 to 9 hours visiting Garni Temple, rock-cut Geghard, Lake Sevan, and Sevanavank from central Yerevan. Expect an air-conditioned bus, English and Russian guiding, bottled water, pastries, a lavash demonstration, and a traditional lunch for an extra 3,900 to 4,900 AMD.

“The trip was really nice, especially the monasteries and seeing lake Sevan from up close. The bus was comfortable, and the tour guys was super nice. My only issue is that the food was very poor. I paid 4500 Armenian Dram per person for a small portion of tasteless trout with stale rice. To me, a big part of these tours is to taste local cuisine, but this food was really poor.”

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5.Group Tour: Echmiadzin Cathedral & churches, Zvartnots Temple

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 352 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $25

From Yerevan, visit four major Armenian churches and the ruined Zvartnots Temple in about five hours. You’ll travel by air-conditioned vehicle with an English and Russian-speaking guide, entrance fees, water, pastries, WiFi, and Sunday liturgy possible.

“All the churches we visited were just amazing! Our guide Tigran was excellent. We were able to learn a lot about the origins of Christianity in Armenia.”

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6.Private 7-8-hour Khor Virap, Garni temple & Geghard monastery trip from Yerevan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 272 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.)

Spend 7 to 8 hours visiting Armenia’s Khor Virap, Garni Temple, and Geghard Monastery from Yerevan. You’ll ride in a private air-conditioned vehicle, with an English or Russian-speaking guide available. Expect Mount Ararat views, ancient architecture, free hotel pickup, and time for lunch.

“I most appreciate about this activity that I can manage travel time with myself. The car is clean. My driver is very professional. The price is most valuable.”

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7.Tatev & Shaki Waterfall Guided Group Tour with Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 266 reviews · 13 to 14 hours (approx.) · from $48

Travel south from Yerevan in a small group of up to 19 people with an English-speaking guide such as Anastasiya, Nare, or Nectar. Ride the Wings of Tatev, visit the 9th-century monastery and Shaki Waterfall, then taste local wine at Areni. Lunch and the cable-car ticket cost extra.

“The trip was very long, but really enjoyed. He tour guide was exceptionally friendly and have lot of information about Armenia”

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8.Guided tour: Khor Virap, Noravank Monastery, Areni, Jermuk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 259 reviews · 11 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $35

Leave Yerevan at 8:00 am for Khor Virap and its Mount Ararat views, red-rock Noravank, Jermuk waterfall and optional ropeway, then Areni wine tasting. An English-speaking guide such as Hasmik, Harut, or Nina leads the group in an air-conditioned vehicle capped at 20 people.

“The tour was well organised, and our guide communicated well and gave interesting information. The lunch restaurant was ok, and not overly priced. The bus was comfortable, and driving was safe. There was enough time allowed for each place we visited.”

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9.Private Half-Day Garni Temple and Geghard Monastery Tour from Yerevan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 245 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.)

Travel privately from Yerevan to Charents Arch, Garni Temple, and Geghard Monastery in four to five hours. Expect an English or Russian-speaking guide if selected, air-conditioned transport, bottled water, a tasting, and time for extra stops. Guides have included Sam, Michael, Anna, Mary, and Nurik.

“Since our time in Yerevan was short, it was difficult to travel far on our own. We also didn’t know much about Armenia, so we decided to join a guided tour. Our guide was Sam and our driver was Kharen. During the drive to our destination, we asked a lot of questions out of curiosity, and Sam kindly and thoroughly explained everything to us. At each site we visited, he also provided clear and engaging explanations that helped us better understand the places we were seeing. Thanks to both of them, we had a short but very comfortable and enjoyable tour. We truly appreciated their hospitality and would gladly recommend…”

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10.Group Tour: Shaki waterfall, Tatev monastery & ropeway, Hin Areni winery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 185 reviews · 13 to 14 hours (approx.) · from $73

Spend 13 to 14 hours exploring southern Armenia by air-conditioned vehicle. You’ll taste wine at Hin Areni, see Shaki Waterfall, ride the 5.7-kilometer Wings of Tatev ropeway, and tour Tatev Monastery with an English and Russian-speaking guide.

“We've done 4 tours with Hyur and all went great! This tour is a must if you'd like to see the enchanting Shaki Waterfall and learn more about the Hin Areni winery. Thanks Ana for being a spectacular tour leader!”

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11.Private Half-day Echmiadzin Cathedral, Hripsime & Zvartnots Temple from Yerevan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 95 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.)

Travel privately from Yerevan to Armenia’s great Christian sites: Echmiadzin Cathedral, Saint Hripsime, Saint Gayane, and Zvartnots. You get hotel pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, bottled water, and an optional English or Russian-speaking guide. Allow three to four hours, with the Zvartnots entry fee paid separately.

“The guide, Anna, was lovely and very knowledgeable. She responded to all our questions and went above and beyond! However, I felt the tour was very focused on churches and religion, and I would have liked to know more about Armenian history, for example, or have had a culinary experience.”

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12.Private Tour to Tsaghkadzor, Kecharis Monastery, Lake Sevan, Sevanavank

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 86 reviews · 7 hours (approx.)

Travel from Yerevan in a private, air-conditioned vehicle to medieval Kecharis Monastery, high-altitude Lake Sevan, and Sevanavank. You can add Tsaghkadzor’s chairlift, with an English or Russian-speaking guide available and hotel pickup included.

“This is my 2nd time in Armenia and this tour makes it more memorable for me and for my kids I love that it is a short trip 5 to 6 hours which is perfect for kids. The driver is very helpful and plus they gave us a free wine🥰 highly recommend this tour operator”

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