Yerevan, Armenia-3-day-itinerary

Day 1: Explore Downtown Yerevan

  • 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM: Start the day at Republic Square, the main square of Yerevan, featuring a beautiful opera house and a statue of William Saroyan.
  • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Visit The Armenian Genocide Museum-Institute, a museum dedicated to the Armenian Genocide.
  • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Grab lunch at Yerevan Mall, a food court with various international cuisine options.
  • 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Visit The Cascade, a complex featuring modern art museum, shopping mall and a beautiful park.
  • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM: Enjoy dinner at Zvartnots Restaurant, a restaurant serving traditional Armenian cuisine.

Accommodation: Stay at Hotel Yerevan, a 3-star hotel located in the city center.

Transportation: Get around Yerevan using public buses or taxis. You can also use ride-hailing apps like Yandex.Taxi.

Tips:

  • Try to learn some basic Armenian phrases, such as “hello” (nori) and “thank you” (tsay).
  • Don’t drink tap water.
  • Be prepared for crowds and noise in the city center.
  • Try traditional Armenian cuisine, such as dolma and khorovats.

Day 2: Explore Yerevan’s Museums and Parks

  • 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM: Visit The National Gallery of Armenia, a museum featuring a collection of Armenian art and artifacts.
  • 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM: Explore The Erebuni Museum, a museum dedicated to the history of Yerevan.
  • 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM: Grab lunch at Park Mall, a shopping mall with various international cuisine options.
  • 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Visit The Botanical Garden, a beautiful park featuring various plant species.
  • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM: Enjoy dinner at Art Cafe, a cafe serving international cuisine.

Accommodation: Stay at Hotel Yerevan, a 3-star hotel located in the city center.

Transportation: Get around Yerevan using public buses or taxis. You can also use ride-hailing apps like Yandex.Taxi.

Tips:

  • Try to visit some of the museums and parks during their opening hours.
  • Don’t miss the beautiful views from the top floor of The Cascade.
  • Try traditional Armenian cuisine, such as dolma and khorovats.

Day 3: Explore the Countryside

  • 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM: Visit The Etchmiadzin Monastery, a historic monastery complex located just outside Yerevan.
  • 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM: Explore The Zvartnots Monastery, a historic monastery complex located in the countryside.
  • 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM: Grab lunch at Arevik Restaurant, a restaurant serving traditional Armenian cuisine.
  • 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Visit The Garni Temple, a historic temple complex located in the countryside.
  • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM: Enjoy dinner at Old Yerevan Restaurant, a restaurant serving traditional Armenian cuisine.

Accommodation: Stay at Hotel Yerevan, a 3-star hotel located in the city center.

Transportation: Get around Yerevan using public buses or taxis. You can also use ride-hailing apps like Yandex.Taxi.

Tips:

  • Try to visit some of the historic monastery complexes and temples during their opening hours.
  • Don’t miss the beautiful views from the top floor of The Cascade.
  • Try traditional Armenian cuisine, such as dolma and khorovats.