May–Jun / Sep–Oct usually bring together more balanced temperatures and conditions to cover the stages of this trip in comfort.
ARMENIA · CULTURE + HISTORY
ARMENIA, AZERBAIJAN & GEORGIA
South Caucasus
DURATION16 days
BEST TIMEMay–Jun / Sep–Oct
EXPERIENCECulture + History
COUNTRYArmenia
THE JOURNEY
Route map
Yerevan → Garni Temple and Geghard Monastery and Khor Virap → Echmiadzin and Zvartnots → Tbilisi → Mtskheta and surroundings → Baku → Gobustan
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FEATURED
Key highlights
1Yerevan Heritage
2Historic center of Garni Temple and Geghard Monastery and Khor Virap
3Traditions of Echmiadzin and Zvartnots
4Architecture and monuments
5Markets and local life
6History and regional identity
Traveling through Yerevan, Gobustan and the intermediate stages connects heritage sites and stories that gain meaning when seen in sequence.
SEASONALITY
When to go
A STARTING POINT
Suggested base itinerary
DAY 1
Arrival in Yerevan
Arrival in Yerevan, installation and first hours in the historic center, architecture and local life of Yerevan.
DAY 2
Yerevan in depth
Yerevan gets a full day for Yerevan's heritage, markets and striking neighborhoods.
DAY 3
Yerevan → Garni Temple and Geghard and Khor Virap Monastery
Departure from Yerevan towards Garni Temple and Geghard and Khor Virap Monastery, where upon arrival you can start with the heritage, markets and notable neighborhoods of Garni Temple and Geghard and Khor Virap Monastery.
DAY 4
Garni Temple and Geghard and Khor Virap Monastery — full day
More time in Garni Temple and Geghard and Khor Virap Monastery, now with monuments, traditions and daily life in Garni Temple and Geghard and Khor Virap Monastery.
DAY 5
Garni Temple and Geghard and Khor Virap Monastery — landscapes and culture
The day in Garni Temple and Geghard and Khor Virap Monastery combines the historic center, architecture and local life of Garni Temple and Geghard and Khor Virap Monastery.
DAY 6
Garni Temple and Geghard Monastery and Khor Virap → Echmiadzin and Zvartnots
The journey leaves Garni Temple and Geghard Monastery and Khor Virap and heads to Echmiadzin and Zvartnots, with the rest of the day focused on monuments, traditions and daily life in Echmiadzin and Zvartnots.
DAY 7
Echmiadzin and Zvartnots — landscapes and culture
The day in Echmiadzin and Zvartnots combines the historic center, architecture and local life of Echmiadzin and Zvartnots.
DAY 8
Echmiadzin and Zvartnots — selected experiences
The stay in Echmiadzin and Zvartnots continues with heritage, markets and striking neighborhoods of Echmiadzin and Zvartnots.
DAY 9
Echmiadzin and Zvartnots → Tbilisi
The route between Echmiadzin and Zvartnots and Tbilisi changes the scene of the trip; Upon arrival, enter Tbilisi's historic center, architecture and local life.
DAY 10
Tbilisi — selected experiences
The stay in Tbilisi continues with Tbilisi's heritage, markets and striking neighborhoods.
DAY 11
Tbilisi → Mtskheta and surroundings
From Tbilisi to Mtskheta and surrounding areas, the journey leads to a new stage, followed by heritage, markets and striking neighborhoods of Mtskheta and surrounding areas.
DAY 12
Mtskheta and surroundings — local experience
Day in Mtskheta and surroundings for monuments, traditions and daily life of Mtskheta and surroundings.
DAY 13
Mtskheta and surroundings → Baku
Travel from Mtskheta and surrounding areas to Baku. After arrival, the day opens up space for monuments, traditions and everyday life in Baku.
DAY 14
Baku in depth
Baku gets a full day for Baku's historic center, architecture and local life.
DAY 15
Baku → Gobustan
Departure from Baku towards Gobustan, where upon arrival you can start exploring the historic center, architecture and local life of Gobustan.
DAY 16
Gobustan — full day
More time in Gobustan, now with Gobustan's heritage, markets and notable neighborhoods.
THE EXPERIENCE
The spirit of the journey
From Yerevan to Gobustan, cities, monuments and traditions reveal different layers of the destination's history and identity.
YOUR WAY
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