Tours and Travel to Armenia

The whole country of Armenia is like an open-air museum. It's rich in stone structures, temples and churches created throughout the ages. The stone carvings on the rock formations of the Geghama Mountains, situated near Lake Sevan, serve as evidence of early civilization, and are the reflection of the early mythological thought, lifestyle, hunting practices, astronomical knowledge and other features of local prehistory. In the Ararat Valley, you will find the remnants of the Medzamour Bronze and Iron Age settlements - symbols of early urban civilization in Armenia.

The Armenians trace their history to the Sixth Century B.C. Throughout history, Armenia has been a battlefield for many invaders, contending empires, and a bridge for many cultures and civilizations. During the past 2,700 years, Armenia was conquered by the Persians, Alexander the Great, Rome, Byzantium , the Ottoman Turks and Russia. Invaders such as Arabs, Seljuks, Mongols, Tatars and Safavids also crossed Armenia.

Set Departures

April 14 - 26, 2012: The Caucasus: Azerbaijan, Georgia and Armenia

If you would like to visit Armenia independently, and it's neighbors of Azerbaijan and Georgia, we can create a custom itinerary to meet your interests. Armenia also pairs well with Eastern Turkey if you want to visit more than one country at a time.

Travel Information for Armenia & the Caucasus

Some things to know about traveling to Armenia: Tourist class hotels are limited in number and can be very expensive. The major chains such as the Hyatt, Golden Tulip, etc have properties in Yerevan, and can be booked up months in advance so it is essential to plan ahead for travel to Armenia. In other cities the hotels are smaller and can be more basic in their services.

Handbook

Also check out our general information pages common to travel throughout the region.