Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights
Type of Tour: Cultural / Historical / Nature / UNESCO Sites
Ideal For: First-time visitors, couples, small groups
Best Season: Year-round

This 3-day budget tour offers a perfect introduction to Armenia’s highlights. Wander through Yerevan’s streets, visit the History Museum of Armenia and Cascade Complex, explore the lush forests of Dilijan, marvel at Haghartsin Monastery, encounter wildlife at the Red Deer Breeding Center, and discover Sanahin Monastery, Mikoyan Brothers Museum, and Aramyants Castle in Lori Province. Ideal for first-time visitors seeking a mix of culture, history, and nature.

Tour Highlights

✔ Explore Yerevan’s historic streets, architecture, and lively cafés
✔ Visit the History Museum of Armenia
✔ Admire panoramic views from the Cascade Complex
✔ Discover Haghartsin Monastery nestled in Dilijan National Park
✔ Take a short walk through Dilijan Old Town with craft shops and galleries
✔ Meet deer at the Red Deer Breeding Center
✔ Explore Sanahin Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
✔ Visit the Mikoyan Brothers Museum in Alaverdi
✔ Admire Aramyants Castle in Lori Province
✔ Short, budget-friendly tour perfect for first-time visitors

Day 1 – Tbilisi – Haghartsin – Red Deer Breeding Center – Dilijan – Yerevan

Duration: 8–10 hours | Distance: 246 km | Meals: None

Start your journey from Tbilisi to Yerevan. Travel through the scenic route to Dilijan, known as the “Armenian Switzerland.” Visit Haghartsin Monastery, built between the 10th–13th centuries, restored in 2011 by Armenia Fund with support from HH Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al-Qasimi.

Explore Dilijan’s Old Town, including Sharambeyan Street, with craft shops, galleries, and museums. Continue to the Red Deer Breeding Center in Dilijan National Park, opened in 2017 with WWF and CNF support to restore Armenia’s deer population. Arrive in Yerevan and check in to your hotel for an overnight stay.

Overnight: Hotel in Yerevan

Day 2 – Yerevan Walking City Tour & History Museum

Duration: 5–6 hours | Distance: 6 km | Meals: Breakfast

Explore one of the world’s oldest capitals, Yerevan, founded in 782 BC (Erebuni). Walk along Baghramyan Avenue, Mashtots Avenue, and Abovyan Street, showcasing historic architecture. Visit the History Museum of Armenia to learn about Armenia’s ancient civilization.

Continue to the Cascade Complex, a monumental stairway with fountains and panoramic views of the Opera & Ballet Theater. Explore the Cafesjian Center for the Arts, featuring Armenian and international contemporary art from founder Gerard L. Cafesjian.

Overnight: Hotel in Yerevan

Day 3 – Sanahin – Mikoyan Brothers Museum – Aramyants Castle – Tbilisi

Duration: 9–11 hours | Distance: 300 km | Meals: Breakfast

Travel to Lori Province. Visit Sanahin Monastery, a 10th-century UNESCO World Heritage Site, a medieval masterpiece amid lush landscapes. Stop at the Mikoyan Brothers House Museum in Alaverdi, dedicated to preserving the achievements of the famous brothers.

End the tour at Aramyants Castle, built by oil magnate Mikael Aramyants in Swiss style (1903–1906), currently under restoration. Drive back to Tbilisi for your departure.

Overnight: None