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Travel to Armenia

Between the Armenian Highlands in the north and the Lesser Caucasus in the south, Armenia is distinctly a mountain country. A good 90% of the land area is over 1 000 m. Although the country is not bordered by the sea, it has very varied vegetation: seven of the ten most important geographical zones are found in Armenia alone.

In addition to the breathtaking nature, there is a very diverse culture in Armenia. Like no other country in the Caucasus, Armenia lies exactly in the geographical, political and cultural melting pot between Europe and Asia – between Christianity and Islam. That Armenia was the first country in the world to make Christianity the state religion, and that is something you can see and feel. The Armenian Apostolic Church plays a central role in the identity of the Armenian people.

Armenia

Capital: Yerevan

The most important pillar in the life of an Armenian is his or her family. Social life takes place in one's own home and in all generations.

Whereas in the past only special folklore groups were still dancing the traditional dances, today a trend can be observed in which even young women and men are dancing as their ancestors did. Dancing is usually done to Armenian folk music, which has become known through the work of Jiwan Gasparjan.

The Armenians are proud of their cuisine – and they have a very good reason to feel this way. They have very imaginative and varied dishes, so everybody can find a treat that appeals to them. And so, it may well be that on your journey through Armenia that you suddenly land on a gigantic table of a large local family. After all, the Armenians are world-famous for their hospitality.

There are many places of interest worth visiting in Armenia. Aside from the capital Yerevan for example Dilijan, the small city in the «Switzerland of Armenia». Another must-see is the monasteries Tatev and Khor Virap as well as the holy city of Echmiadzin (Vagharshapat). The Sewansee, located on 1,900 meters, is among the biggest mountain lakes in the wold. And the ski resort Zaghkadsor has to offer a lot in winter, too.

Population

2,924,816

Area

29,743 Km²

Languages

Armenian

Currency

Armenian Dram Currency in Armenia

Tours and trips in Armenia

Come to Armenia with MyCaucasus and discover this ancient, diversified and interesting country. Choose between small group tours, tailor-made private trips and drive-yourself trips.

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Road trip between the seas

Culture & History Culinary & Wine

2,904.00 USD

On this road trip you will discover the whole South Caucasus in 3 weeks. The journey takes you from the Caspian Sea in Azerbaijan to the Black Sea in Georgia and even to Read more ...

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Armenia's cuisine and traditions

Culture & History Culinary & Wine

1,924.00 USD

On this tour along the most important sights in Armenia you immerse yourself in the ancient Armenian traditions and the diversified cuisine of this fascinating country. Read more ...

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Yerevan

Yerevan region

Yerevan is the third largest city in the South Caucasus after Baku and Tbilisi. Since Armenia's independence in 1918 it has been the ca Read more ...

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Goris

Sjunik province

Goris is a city in the province of Sjunik in the southeast of Armenia. It is located about 10 km from the Azerbaijani border and about Read more ...

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Dilijan

Tavush Province

Dilijan is located about 10 km from the northern end of Lake Sevan at 1,500 metres above sea level. Dilijan is one of the most importan Read more ...

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Sisian

Syunik Province

Sisian belongs to the province of Syunik in the south of the country. The surroundings of Sisian offer a number of attractions such as Read more ...

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Garni

Kotayk Province

Garni is located about 30 km east of Yerevan and is therefore well suited for day trips. The most important attractions are the «Templ Read more ...

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Vagharshapat

Armavir Province

Vagharshapat, mainly known as Echmiadzin, is a «Holy city of Armenia» and a spiritual center for the Armenians in the whole world. In Read more ...

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Tsaghkadzor

Kotayk Province

Tsaghkadzor is the Armenian center for winter sports. The ski resort on the slopes of Mount Teghenis is open from December to April. It Read more ...

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Jermuk

Vayots Dzor Province

Jermuk in Armenia is well-known for its mineral and thermal springs. In winter many tourists visit the small city in eastern Armenia fo Read more ...

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Gyumri

Shirak

Gyumri is located between Yerevan and the Georgian border (Bavra) and should not be missed on a trip through Armenia. The city inspires Read more ...

Sights in Armenia

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Khor Virap

For Armenians, the Virap Monastery Choir is one of the most important religious and cultural sites in the country. The monastery, whichRead more ...

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Geghard Monastery

The monastery of Geghard contains a number of churches and tombs, most of them cut into the rock, which illustrates the very peak of ArRead more ...

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Lake Sevan

Lake Sevan lies at 1,900 meters above sea level, is 78 km long and up to 56 km wide. According to an old legend, it was created becauseRead more ...

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Tatev Monastery

Founded between the 9th and 11th centuries, Tatev Monastery in southern Armenia is one of the country's most important architectural moRead more ...

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The Cascade Yerevan

The Cascade Yerevan is the beating heart of the city. It is where the youth gathers for drinks, it is where open-air concerts are heRead more ...

Armenia travel infos

Money & Costs:

Since 1993 Armenia has been paying with the Armenian Dram (AMD). 100 Luma make a dram. 1000 Dram equals approximately 1.70 Euro or 2.10 US Dollar.

In the middle and bigger cities, there are enough cash machines, at which you can draw Armenian Dram with your credit card or Maestro card. Depending on the bank, daily withdrawal is limited. There are also numerous exchange offices, where you can easily exchange Euros or Dollars for Dram.

If you are outside the capital of Yerevan, you should have enough cash with you. The import and export of the national currency are not subject to any restrictions. Foreign currency can also be introduced without restrictions but must be declared starting with an equivalent value of $ 10,000.

Armenia is a cheap travel destination. A main dish in the restaurant costs 3,000 drams ($ 6.00), a big beer costs 500 drams ($ 1.00).

Learn more about the Armenian dram in our blog.

Safety:

In Armenia, every guest is considered as a gift of God and treated as such. So, it is very possible that you are invited by strangers to eat and drink. You can follow this invitation without further ado – you will not regret it.

Basically, you can feel safe on your trip to Armenia. Nevertheless, you must not forget that you are in a poor country and there are pickpockets here as well. But if you take the usual safety precautions and do not strut your valuables, this will not happen to you either. We advise against visiting the border regions with Turkey and Azerbaijan, as well as Nagorno Karabakh. Constantly flaring conflicts and land mines make these areas unsafe.

The road traffic is not completely harmless. On all our tours you do not need to worry about our experienced drivers. If you are traveling individually, driving will take a bit to get used to. As a pedestrian, you should be mindful. Drivers often have no consideration for pedestrians.

Although corruption is still an issue in Armenia, as a tourist you will not come into contact with it. The police are very helpful and friendly, and you reach them across the country via number 102.

Entry & Exit:

The vast majority of international flights arrive in Yerevan.

Check-in and customs at the airport are fast and easy. The officials are helpful.

Entering Armenia is very easy from most countries. Are you from the USA, Europe, or Russia? No problem, you may enter Armenia without a visa. Also, from numerous other states entry is possible without a visa.

The complete and current overview you find here.

Best time to go:

Geographically Armenia is actually in the subtropical zone. But due to an altitude between about 400 m and 4,000 m above sea level, most of the country has a rather continental climate. This is characterized by hot, dry summers and cold winters.

The best months to travel to Armenia are mid-May to mid-June and mid-September to mid-October. The weather is good during this time with sunny and warm days that are not too hot and not too cool.

For summer trekking in higher elevations of the Caucasus, the months from July to early September are best. This is also the only time in which all mountain roads are open and mountain passes are snow-free.

Our tours are only carried out during the ideal travel times. So, you do not need to worry about it.

Health:

Armenia is in an earthquake zone because in the region the Arabian and Eurasian continental plates meet. More than 25,000 people lost their lives in Spitak's last major earthquake in 1988.

Medical care with hospitals, doctors and pharmacies is only guaranteed in the capital and other major cities. But keep in mind that hospitals require a financial guarantee (credit card or down payment) before they will treat you. In rural areas, medical care is not always available.

If you travel to remote areas, it makes sense to bring your own first aid kit. We suggest the following contents to you: sunscreen, bandages, insect repellents, nausea and vomiting products, analgesics, stomach and digestive tract remedies.

Please make sure that you are vaccinated against diphtheria, measles, whooping cough, tetanus and hepatitis A. On adventure tours, vaccinations against hepatitis B, rabies and typhoid are recommended.

FAQ about Armenia

Armenia in photos

Haghartsin Monastery

Sevanavank

Khor Virap

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Lake Sevan

Tavush Mountains

Yerevan

Dilijan

Temple of Garni

Geghadir

Khor Virap

Geghard Monastery

Sevan Lake

Selim Pass

Noravank

Sisian

Tatev Monastery

Eastern Armenia

Yerevan

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Yerevan

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Yerevan

Stephan Frey (Switzerland)

Skiing in Gudauri and Mestia was great. The snow is great, and the vast landscape is unique. We will be back.

Sharmistha Sen (India)

The eclectic architecture and breathtaking natural beauty of the Caucasian region would have remained unknown to me if not for this awesome MyCaucasus travel portal.

Simon Stahl (USA)

We had a great group. I still have contact with all six. We have already agreed that we will come back next year. Then it will be a wine tour through Kakheti.

Sylvana Flores (USA)

I will never forget our trip through the mountains of Tusheti. The landscape was unique, though the absolute highlights were the warm encounters with the locals.

Rolf Wettstein (Switzerland)

I liked the landscapes a lot, and especially the impressive mountains. And that we met so many nice and hospitable people in these lonely areas was awesome.

Ahmed Murhaf (Syria)

I love the Caucasus region, especially Georgia! Baking Georgian traditional food like Khachapuri with locals was a great experience. I will be back for sure.