What to see and what to do in Armenia?

Biblical Mount Ararat 
Enjoy the view of the most beautiful biblical mountain in the world, the highest mountain in the world from its base (not sea level), where the Noah’s ark landed after the Great Flood!

 

First Officially Christian Church and Christian relics 
Armenia is the first officially Christian country in the world since 301A.D. It means here you’ll see the world’s oldest churches and monasteries located in stunning natural settings. Take a tour to the oldest officially Christian church - the Mother Cathedral in Echmiadzin (Armenian Vatican) and in the treasury of the Cathedral have a look on some Christian relics, including the spear that allegedly was used to wound Christ during the crucifixion.

 

The longest ropeway in the world (recorded in the Guinness Book) 
Ride the world’s longest aerial tramway (5.7km) which will take you over a spectacular gorge to the huge mediaeval monastic complex of Tatev.

 

 

Lake Sevan  
Visit Lake Sevan - the world’s 2nd largest alpine lake, ca. 2000 meter above sea level and climb up to Sevanavank Monastery on the peninsula which was used as a place of exile for wayward monks.

 

UNESCO World Heritage Sites 
Visit Monasteries of UNESCO World Heritage: Haghpat and Sanahin monasteries, Cathedral and Churches of Echmiatzin and the Archaeological Site of Zvartnots, Monastery of Geghard and the Upper Azat Valley.

 

Pagan Temple 
Visit the only surviving pagan temple in the whole Caucasus.

 

 

World’s oldest lather shoe 
Have a look on the world’s oldest lather shoe (5500years old) at the History Museum.

 

Silk Road 
Stand on the old Silk Road and visit a caravanserai (hotels offering overnight to caravans). Catch the spirit of ancient time.

 

 

Ancient Carpets 
Visit one of the many showrooms offering hand-made carpets. Here you find the world’s most beautiful ancient rugs and carpets. 

 

 

Armenian Wine 
Visit one of the world’s oldest wineries found in Areni Cave (6100 years old) and taste Armenian wine of endemic grapes in a winery or one of the cozy wine houses in Yerevan. As Charles Aznavour said, "The peculiarity of the Armenian wine is that you feel something what you can’t express in words."

 

Armenian Brandy 
Taste the most sophisticated Armenian cognac which is the visit card of Armenia.

 

 

Apricot (national symbol) 
Don’t miss the sun-kissed apricots of Ararat Valley. “Prunus armeniaca” in Latin means “Armenian plum” as Armenia is the homeland of the apricot, the only fruit containing gold in its composition.

 

Jermuk SPA Town 
Spend a few days in Jermuk spa town and ski resort, famous for its hot mineral water springs since ancient times. 

Tsakhadzor Resort 
Visit Tsakhadzor, known as Ski Paradise for professionals as well as for amateurs.

Cross Stone (khachqar) 
Marvel at the delicate masonry of the khachkars – Armenian monument stelae at all of the above religious sites.

 

 

Ancient Cave Dwelling in Armenia 
Explore the abandoned village built into the volcanic rocks.