UNESCO Trail

Overview

Armenia’s UNESCO Trail is a travel itinerary that begins in Yerevan, one of the world’s oldest cities. The tour includes landmarks such as the Cascade Monument, Matenadaran Museum, and Echmiadzin Cathedral.

The journey continues to Lake Sevan and Dilijan, where guests will see historic monasteries and scenic landscapes. The itinerary then includes the UNESCO-listed Haghpat and Sanahin monasteries. Guests will also visit Saghmosavank, Karmravor, and Amberd, each a significant historical and cultural site. The UNESCO Trail concludes back in Yerevan, providing a complete look at Armenia’s heritage and natural beauty.

UNESCO Trail Map

Highlights of the Tour

• Visit all of Armenia’s UNESCO sites (Geghard Monastery, Etchmiadzin Cathedral, Archaeological Site of Zvartnots, Monasteries of Haghpat and Sanahin).
• Walk through Dilijan, often called the “Switzerland of Armenia” for its pure natural beauty.
• Explore the Debed Canyon which features its dramatic landscapes.
• Check out Amberd, where this fortress has a panoramic view of Mount Aragats.

Travel Itinerary

Day 1: Yerevan (Arrival)

• Upon your arrival at the airport, you will be transferred to your hotel in Yerevan.
• You will then check into your hotel.
• Overnight stay in Yerevan.

Day 2: Yerevan

• Starting the tour with a visit to the Matenadaran Museum, which contains over 23,000 ancient Armenian manuscripts.
• From here, you will take a walk to see the Opera House, Republic Square, and Abovyan Avenue, adding to Yerevan’s vibrant atmosphere.
• Following this, you will take a short trip to Echmiadzin, a significant religious town, to see the Echmiadzin Cathedral, one of the world’s earliest Christian cathedrals.
• Visiting the next place, it will be Zvartnots temple ruins, a 7th-century UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Overnight stay in Yerevan.

Zvartnots Cathedral, a unique structure from medieval Armenia

Day 3: Yerevan-Garni-Geghard-Lake Sevan-Dilijan

• After breakfast, our tour begins with a drive to the Azat River Canyon to visit Geghard Monastery, a UNESCO site carved into rocks.
• Our drive will continue to Garni village to see the Garni temple, the sole surviving Hellenistic-style architecture in the region.
• Then, you will drive to Lake Sevan and its monasteries.
• The tour then continues to Dilijan, known for its arts and crafts.
• The day will conclude with an excursion to the medieval Haghartsin Monastery.
• Overnight stay in Dilijan.

Khachkars or cross stones located at Geghard Monastery area

Day 4: Dilijan-Haghpat-Sanahin

• Start of the day with a visit to the Old Town of Dilijan.
• The tour then continues to the UNESCO-listed monasteries of Haghpat and Sanahin, which date back to 976.
• These 10th-century monasteries overlook the Debed River and showcase Armenian architecture.
• After your visit, you will return to the village to enjoy the remainder of the day.
• Overnight stay in Haghpat.

Haghpat Monastery located north of Armenia

Day 5: Saghmosavank-Karmravor-Amberd-Yerevan

• Your day begins with a drive to Saghmosavank, a 13th-century monastery.
• We will head to Karmravour, a historical site in Ashtarak dating back to the 7th century.
• Next, you will visit the monument of the Armenian Alphabet, established in 2005.
• You will then drive to Amberd, a historical site that has survived from the 7th century.
• Overnight stay in Yerevan.

Amberd fortress located on the slopes of mount Aragats

Day 6: Yerevan (Departure)

• Departure from your hotel is according to your flight time.

• Contact for the price