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 (spring–autumn ideal)

This 3-day budget tour from Tbilisi offers a well-balanced introduction to northern and central Armenia. Discover Dilijan, Haghartsin Monastery, the Red Deer Breeding Center, Yerevan’s historic streets, and Sanahin Monastery, all at a comfortable pace ideal for first-time visitors, couples, and small groups.

Tour Highlights

✔ Explore Dilijan Old Town and Sharambeyan Street
✔ Visit Haghartsin Monastery surrounded by forested landscapes
✔ Walk through Dilijan National Park and visit the Red Deer Breeding Center
✔ Discover Yerevan’s historic avenues: Baghramyan, Mashtots, and Abovyan
✔ Visit the History Museum of Armenia and the Cascade Complex
✔ Explore Sanahin Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
✔ Budget-friendly cultural journey from Tbilisi to Armenia

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

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

Depart from Tbilisi and travel to Dilijan, often called the “Armenian Switzerland.” Visit the beautifully restored Haghartsin Monastery (10th–13th centuries), set deep within lush forests. Continue with a short walk through Dilijan Old Town, including Sharambeyan Street, known for its craft shops and galleries.

Visit the Red Deer Breeding Center in Dilijan National Park, opened in 2017 with WWF and CNF support to restore the native deer population. In the evening, arrive in Yerevan.

Overnight: Hotel in Yerevan

Day 2 – Yerevan Walking City Tour & History Museum

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

Explore Yerevan, one of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited capitals. Walk along Baghramyan Avenue, Mashtots Avenue, and Abovyan Street, featuring historic buildings and local life. Visit the History Museum of Armenia to learn about the country’s ancient origins.

Continue to the Cascade Complex, offering panoramic views of the city and housing the Cafesjian Center for the Arts, home to Armenian and international contemporary art.

Overnight: Hotel in Yerevan

Day 3 – Sanahin – Tbilisi

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

Drive to Lori Province to visit Sanahin Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a masterpiece of medieval Armenian architecture. Once an important center of education and spirituality, the complex overlooks the Debed River gorge.

After the visit, continue the drive back to Tbilisi.

Overnight: None