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

Discover Armenia’s rich history and breathtaking landscapes on this 3-day budget tour. Explore Yerevan, the dramatic Saghmosavank Monastery above the Kasagh River Gorge, Alphabet Alley, and the towering Amberd Fortress, all while immersing yourself in the country’s unique cultural heritage.

Tour Highlights

✔ Explore Yerevan’s historic streets, History Museum, and Cascade Complex
✔ Visit Saghmosavank Monastery with panoramic views of the Kasagh River Gorge
✔ Walk through Alphabet Alley and find the letter of your name
✔ Explore Amberd Fortress, a 10th-century military stronghold
✔ Short, budget-friendly tour perfect for first-time visitors

Day 1 – Arrival & Yerevan Walking City Tour

Duration: 3–4 hours | Distance: 30 km | Meals: None

Meet your Santa Maria Tours representative at Zvartnots International Airport and transfer to your hotel in Yerevan. Begin your tour with a leisurely stroll along Baghramyan and Mashtots Avenues, home to grand government buildings and elegant Soviet‑era architecture. Wander down Abovyan Street, one of Yerevan’s oldest thoroughfares, lined with historic houses and boutique cafés.

Visit the History Museum of Armenia, where thousands of artifacts trace Armenia’s past from prehistoric times through the medieval era and Soviet period. Continue to the Cascade Complex, a monumental stairway with fountains, sculpture gardens, and expansive views of the city and Mount Ararat. Don’t miss the Cafesjian Center for the Arts, housed within the Cascade — a vibrant hub for contemporary art from Armenia and around the world.

Day 2 – Saghmosavank Monastery, Alphabet Alley & Amberd Fortress

Duration: 7–8 hours | Distance: 160 km | Meals: Breakfast

Travel west to the Aragatsotn region. First stop: Saghmosavank Monastery, a 13th-century complex dramatically perched above the Kasagh River Gorge. Enjoy panoramic views and explore the church, courtyard, and bell tower.

Next, visit Alphabet Alley, an open-air monument celebrating the 39 letters of the Armenian script. Stroll through the forested path and find the letter corresponding to your first name for a memorable photo.

Finally, ascend to Amberd Fortress, the “Fortress in the Clouds,” perched at 2,300 meters on the slopes of Mount Aragats. Explore the ancient walls, military outposts, and nearby Vahramashen Church, enjoying spectacular views of the surrounding valleys.

DAY 3 – Departure

Duration: 1 hour | Distance: 13 km | Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, enjoy a private transfer to Zvartnots International Airport for your return flight, taking home unforgettable memories of Armenia’s history, culture, and landscapes.