Yeghegnadzor: Wine Country Base in Vayots Dzor
Verified · July 23, 2026Why base yourself in Yeghegnadzor: Noravank and Areni on the doorstep, Gladzor, Smbataberd, a medieval Jewish cemetery and buried cheese.
Cities
Armenia’s cities each have their own character: the capital Yerevan, craft-town Gyumri, forested Dilijan, spa-town Jermuk and the southern gateway Goris. This section will hold city guides: what to see, where to eat honestly, how to get there, and where to stay.
This section is being prepared. Cities are a handy starting point for planning - routes branch out from them, attractions are nearby, and this is where you book a place, pick up a car, and sort out connectivity.
In this section
Tsaghkadzor: Armenia's Ski Town in Every Season
Verified · July 21, 2026Armenia's flagship ski resort, 58 km north of Yerevan: the Kecharis monastery, a five-stage ropeway, the ski slopes and what to do here in summer.
Vagharshapat (Etchmiadzin): Armenia's Spiritual Capital
Verified · July 16, 2026A guide to Vagharshapat (Etchmiadzin): the Mother See cathedral, the martyr churches of Hripsime and Gayane, Sardarapat memorial and how to visit.
Goris: Gateway to Tatev & the South
Verified · July 4, 2026A guide to Goris, Armenia: the stone old town and rock cones, Old Khndzoresk and its swinging bridge, the base for Tatev, and how to get there.
Gyumri: Armenia's Second City
Verified · July 4, 2026A guide to Gyumri, Armenia's second city: the Kumayri old town, Vardanants Square, the Black Fortress, the 1988 earthquake, and how to visit from Yerevan.
Jermuk: Spa Town & Waterfall
Verified · July 4, 2026A guide to Jermuk, Armenia: the 70 m waterfall, the mineral water gallery, hot springs and how to get to the mountain spa town from Yerevan.
Where to Stay in Yerevan: Best Areas
Verified · July 4, 2026Where to stay in Yerevan by area: Kentron for first-timers, Saryan and the Opera for nightlife, Kond for character, plus cheaper streets near the metro.
Best Day Trips from Yerevan
Verified · July 3, 2026How to plan the best day trips from Yerevan: Khor Virap, Garni & Geghard, Lake Sevan, Noravank, Echmiadzin and Tatev - distances, tours, car or marshrutka.
Things to Do in Yerevan: Top Sights & Day Trips (2026)
Verified · July 3, 2026What to do in Yerevan: the Cascade, Republic Square fountains, wine bars on Saryan Street, the food scene, where to stay and the best day trips.