Armenia · 3 days · 17 stops
3 days in Yerevan – a ready-made itinerary
Yerevan is one of the oldest cities in the world, yet its centre of pink tuff buildings was largely built in the 20th century. Two days cover the city centre around Republic Square and the Cascade, one the Temple of Garni and the rock monastery of Geghard outside town. In the city the stops are in walking order.
In short
- Length
- 3 days, 17 stops
- Highlights
- Republic Square, Matenadaran, Charents Arch, History Museum of Armenia, Vernissage
- Where to stay
- Kentron around Republic Square, Around the Cascade and the Opera
- Getting around
- The centre is compact and easy to explore on foot.
- Best time to go
- May, June, September and October are the most pleasant.
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Top things to do in Yerevan
14 places you should not miss in Yerevan – each one is in the plan below with a time and the way there.
Republic SquareThe oval main square, lined with buildings of pink and yellow tuff stone, planned by the architect Alexander Tamanian.Day 1
History Museum of ArmeniaRight on the square. Finds from the Stone Age through the kingdom of Urartu to the Middle Ages – a good introduction to the country.Day 1
VernissageAn open-air market for crafts, carpets, paintings and bric-a-brac, a few minutes from the square.Day 1
Saint Gregory CathedralThe largest church in Armenia, consecrated in 2001 for the 1,700th anniversary of Christianity as the state religion.Day 1
Blue MosqueAn 18th-century mosque on Mashtots Avenue, with a calm courtyard and garden. Cover shoulders and knees.Day 1
MatenadaranAn archive and museum of ancient manuscripts, holding thousands of medieval books. Out front stands Mesrop Mashtots, creator of the Armenian alphabet.Day 2
Mother ArmeniaA large statue in Victory Park on the hill above the city, with a wide view over Yerevan.Day 2
CascadeA giant stairway with fountains and sculptures, with escalators inside. From the top you can see Mount Ararat on a clear day.Day 2- Opera HouseTamanian's round opera house on Freedom Square, set in a park with a small pond.Day 2
- Northern AvenueA broad pedestrian street between the opera and the central core, with shops and cafés.Day 2
- Charents ArchA stone arch on the road to Garni, inscribed with lines by the poet Yeghishe Charents. On a clear day it frames Mount Ararat.Day 3
- Temple of GarniA colonnaded temple in Greco-Roman style from the 1st century, above a gorge. Rebuilt in the 20th century from its original stones.Day 3
- Garni GorgeBelow the temple, hexagonal basalt columns rise up the cliff – the Symphony of Stones. A path leads down.Day 3
- Geghard MonasteryA monastery at the head of a valley, partly carved straight into the rock. Sound carries far in its dark rock-cut chapels.Day 3
Day 1
Republic Square and the markets
Republic Square
The oval main square, lined with buildings of pink and yellow tuff stone, planned by the architect Alexander Tamanian.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Republic Squareright next door
History Museum of Armenia
Right on the square. Finds from the Stone Age through the kingdom of Urartu to the Middle Ages – a good introduction to the country.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): History Museum of Armeniaabout 5 min on foot
Vernissage
An open-air market for crafts, carpets, paintings and bric-a-brac, a few minutes from the square.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Vernissageabout 15 min on foot
GUM Market
A covered market with dried fruit, nuts, herbs and spices. Try sujukh, walnuts coated in thickened grape juice.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): GUM Marketabout 10 min on foot
Saint Gregory Cathedral
The largest church in Armenia, consecrated in 2001 for the 1,700th anniversary of Christianity as the state religion.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Saint Gregory Cathedralabout 20 min on foot
Blue Mosque
An 18th-century mosque on Mashtots Avenue, with a calm courtyard and garden. Cover shoulders and knees.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Blue Mosque
Day 2
Matenadaran, the Cascade and the Opera
Matenadaran
An archive and museum of ancient manuscripts, holding thousands of medieval books. Out front stands Mesrop Mashtots, creator of the Armenian alphabet.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Matenadaranabout 5 min on foot
Mother Armenia
A large statue in Victory Park on the hill above the city, with a wide view over Yerevan.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Mother Armeniaabout 15 min on foot
Cascade
A giant stairway with fountains and sculptures, with escalators inside. From the top you can see Mount Ararat on a clear day.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Cascadeabout 10 min on foot
Opera House
Tamanian's round opera house on Freedom Square, set in a park with a small pond.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Opera Houseabout 5 min on foot
Northern Avenue
A broad pedestrian street between the opera and the central core, with shops and cafés.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Northern Avenueright next door
Abovyan Street
One of the oldest streets in the city, full of places to eat. Good for khorovats from the grill, dolma and lavash.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Abovyan Street
Day 3
Garni and Geghard
Garni and Geghard are outside the city, about 30 km to the east. Most people go by taxi or on a tour; agree on the return trip beforehand.
Charents Arch
A stone arch on the road to Garni, inscribed with lines by the poet Yeghishe Charents. On a clear day it frames Mount Ararat.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Charents Archabout 10.5 km as the crow flies – by bus, train or taxi
Temple of Garni
A colonnaded temple in Greco-Roman style from the 1st century, above a gorge. Rebuilt in the 20th century from its original stones.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Temple of Garniabout 5 min on foot
Garni Gorge
Below the temple, hexagonal basalt columns rise up the cliff – the Symphony of Stones. A path leads down.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Garni Gorgeabout 20 min on foot
Garni village
The village has guesthouses and places serving Armenian food, with fresh lavash, herbs and grilled dishes.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Garni villageabout 8.6 km as the crow flies – by bus, train or taxi
Geghard Monastery
A monastery at the head of a valley, partly carved straight into the rock. Sound carries far in its dark rock-cut chapels.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Geghard Monastery
Good to know
Best time to go
May, June, September and October are the most pleasant. July and August are hot and dry in Yerevan; winter is cold, often with snow in the mountains. In spring and autumn the view of Mount Ararat is clear more often.
Getting around
The centre is compact and easy to explore on foot. One metro line and plenty of buses and minibuses link the districts, and taxis are usually ordered by app. For Garni and Geghard, hire a taxi for the day or join a tour. From Zvartnots Airport a bus or taxi takes about half an hour to the centre.
Where to stay
Kentron around Republic Square
Right in the centre, with museums, markets and places to eat on foot. Good for a first visit.
Around the Cascade and the Opera
Quieter streets with cafés, close to the Matenadaran and Northern Avenue. Lively in the evening around Freedom Square.
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Yerevan: frequently asked questions
What are the must-see sights in Yerevan?
The must-see sights in Yerevan are Republic Square, History Museum of Armenia, Vernissage, Saint Gregory Cathedral, Blue Mosque and Matenadaran. This plan links 14 of them into short walks over 3 days – with times, a map and tips.
Are 3 days enough for Yerevan?
For the city and one day trip, yes. With more time, Etchmiadzin, Khor Virap Monastery or Lake Sevan are worth it.
How do I get to Garni and Geghard?
The easiest way is a taxi for half a day or a guided tour. Both sites are on the same road and combine well.
What should I wear in churches?
Cover shoulders and knees. Women often wear a headscarf in church, though it is not expected everywhere.
What do I need to know about entry rules?
Rules can change. Check your government's official travel advice before you go.
Plan created with AI support – please check opening hours, prices and routes before you go. Coordinates checked with Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap (Photon). Photo: Սէրուժ Ուրիշեան (Serouj Ourishian), CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. More in Sources & licences. YesTrip is a trip planner, not a travel agency – nothing is booked.
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