Day Trips from Yerevan to Gyumri

Armenia is home to dozens of impressive attractions, but limited public transportation options keep travelers confined to the capital. Departing from Yerevan, this shared full-day excursion covers three iconic sites outside the city in just one day. Explore 7th-century Harichavank Monastery, learn why Gyumri is nicknamed the capital of art and humor, and visit an abandoned Russian imperial fortress.

Travel from Yerevan to Gyumuri, Armenia's second-biggest city, without the hassle of tackling public transit. This private tour is exclusively for your party and takes you on a walking tour of the city, which is considered Armenia's cultural capital. After exploring Gyumuri, continue on to the Marmashen monastery on the banks of the Akhuryan river.

Visit the Harichavanak Monastery, Black Fortress, and the bustling city of Gyumri on a full-day tour from Yerevan that explores Armenian history and culture. You’ll see 7th-century architecture carved from red stone, take in the exterior of the Black Fortress, and learn about Gyumri’s diverse peoples. This tour departs from a central location in Yerevan and includes entrance fees, all transport, and light refreshments..

The first point of our today’s tour is Gyumri city, one of those rare cities that have managed to preserve the spirit of antiquity. The archaeological excavations are evidence of the fact that the first human settlements on the territory of modern Gyumri are dated back to the Bronze Age. In those times it was called Kumayri. The Gallery of famous Soviet artists sisters Mariam and Yeranuhi Aslamazyan. The sisters founded their own gallery in their native «Heghnar Spring» memorial is also located in the territory of complex. The spring has a secret: water will come out of it only if you perform a certain action. If you do not know what action to perform, you will have to wait for a long time. Many people have no patience, so Heghnar remains dry. We will meet the wonderful sunset on the bank of the Akhuryan River. Departure: 09:00 Arrival: 22:00 Departure place: Hakob Hakobyan str.1/ near the Mergelyan Institute

Dive into the history and culture of Armenia on this private and personalized tour. In the company of just your chosen travel companions and a guide, travel to Gyumri, one of the country's most beautiful cities, and to the 10th-century monastic complex of Marmashen on the banks of the Akhuryan River. Along the way, you'll have the chance to taste typical Armenian dishes.

Gyumri is the second largest city of Armenia, situated around 126 kilometres away from the capital city of Yerevan.