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Armenia Geghard cave monastery in the Kotayk province
Armenia Ararat near the border with Turkey
Armenia Yerevan Zvartnos temple ruins Mt Ararat in the background

One of Christianity’s earliest civilisations, Armenia’s historic churches and monasteries date back as far as the 4th century. Spread across the country, these extraordinary religious sites are the country’s premier attraction, but it’s also full of dramatic landscapes perfect for exploring on foot.

That’s not to say that Armenia is an easy place to travel. Roads are poor and English non-existent, but that just makes the travel experience more rewarding. Combine a trip to Armenia with a multi-country tour of neighbouring Azerbaijan and Georgia, and you’ll experience a dizzying mix of cultures, history and landscapes.

Hiking in the Caucasus

An expert guide to the best treks and hikes in the Caucasus mountains

With epic mountain landscapes that rival anywhere in Europe, fairytale villages, rolling hills and some truly excellent cuisine, the Caucasus mountains are one of the world's best – and most underrated – trekking and hiking destinations. The Caucasus' trekking industry revolves mostly around Armenia and Georgia. Both countries are well set up for hiking tourism, have some stunning walking country and are well prepared for visitors...read more

17 days

Classic Caucasus

Explore the best of Azerbaijan, Georgia and Armenia
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11 days

Walking Armenia

Take a trip through Armenia’s history
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18 days

Armenia, Georgia and Azerbaijan hiking

Hike ancient forests, mountain lakes and waterfalls
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11 days

Armenia and Georgia Hiking Itinerary

11-day hiking trip through picture-perfect mountain trails
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13 days

Highlights of the Caucasus

Wine, wilderness and welcoming cities
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21 days

Overlanding through the Caucasus

Travel beyond the ordinary in Azerbaijan, Armenia and Georgia
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  • Yerevan

    Yerevan

    Check out Yerevan’s art scene by climbing The Cascade staircase that connects downtown Yerevan with the museum district...
  • Dilijan National Park

    Dilijan National Park

    Northern Armenia’s Dilijan National Park is home to hiking trails where you can see bears, wolves and several species of eagle...
  • Lake Sevan

    Lake Sevan

    At 1,900m above sea level, the vast Lake Sevan is one of the largest freshwater high-altitude lakes in the world...
  • Selim Pass

    Selim Pass

    The Selim Pass road links the provinces of Gegharkunik and Vayots Dzor through the Vardenis mountain range, but the main attraction is the Selim Caravanserai, just past the highest point...
  • Mount Aragats

    Mount Aragats

    Aragats is the highest mountain in Armenia, offering adventurous hikers a challenging climb...
  • Lori Province

    Lori Province

    Armenia’s rich religious history means it has a plethora of churches and religious buildings...
  • Southern Armenia

    Southern Armenia

    Southern Armenia is full of rugged beauty, with deep gorges and forested canyons...
  • Tatev Monastery

    Tatev Monastery

    The 9th-century Tatev Monastery was a centre of spiritual enlightenment and home to more than 600 monks at one point...
  • Lastiver

    Lastiver

    In a remote corner of a picturesque gorge, surrounded by waterfalls, lies the Lastiver caves, where locals from the nearby village of Yenokavan sought refuge from Mongol invaders in the 13 century...
  • Dilijan

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Places to go in Armenia

Armenia Tours

Dilijan National Park, Lake Sevan, Mount Aragats (and 4 more)

Walking Tour in Armenia

11 days exploring Armenia on foot

11 daysFrom £934
Armenia, Georgia

Georgia and Armenia Classical Tour

Experience South Caucasus

9 daysFrom £971
Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia

Azerbaijan, Georgia and Armenia

21 days exploring Azerbaijan, Georgia and Armenia

21 daysFrom £3,432
Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia

Exquisite Caucasus

16 days in Armenia, Georgia and Azerbaijan

16 daysFrom £3,493
Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia

Hiking Armenia, Georgia and Azerbaijan

18 day hiking in the South Caucasus

18 daysFrom £2,673
Armenia, Georgia

Armenia and Georgia Jeep Tour

Experience the South Caucasus off-road

13 daysFrom £1,930

Armenia Travel Companies

The Caucasus

Arara Tours

Small group and tailor-made trips to the Caucasus
The Caucasus

Cascade Travel

Guided tours to the Caucasus

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