Armenia: Traveling

Means of Transport Recommended in Town

Recommendation

Yerevan has a developed public transportation system, which includes buses, trolley buses, taxi services, vans or "route" taxis and a Metro. Similar means of transportation are available in other major towns of Armenia. The within city vans are a convenient way of transportation, especially given the fact that they have more than 100 different routes.

Maps of Urban Networks

Google map of Yerevan
Interactive map of Yerevan

Transportation From Airport to City Centre:

Airport	Distance	Taxi	Bus	Train	Car Rental
Yerevan - Zvartnots (EVN)<§a>	16 km / 10 miles	AMD 2000 - USD5 / 20 min	AMD 150 / 30 min	-	-

Means of Transport Recommended in the Rest of the Country

Recommendation

Road transportation is widely used by Armenians. Road communication exists between all the major regions of Armenia and there are connections with all neighboring states.

 Air transportation is also a convenient way to travel within Armenia and also overseas. Many international companies operate flights in Armenia.

Rail Companies

Airlines

You Can Consult the List of Airlines Banned Within the EU. Look Also at the rating of the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

Traveling By Yourself

Recommendation

A road link between Armenia and Iran, the Kajaran highway, has become a very important international road link. There are two highways linking Armenia to Georgia; these routes, especially the Yerevan-Tbilisi road, have a bad reputation for highway robbery, although efforts by the Georgian authorities to enforce law and order are reported to be paying off. The Azerbaijan and Turkey borders are both currently closed.
Buses: Kilikia Central Bus Station is where most buses depart. There is a weekly bus service to Istanbul and a daily (except Fridays) bus service to Tehran. There is also a weekly bus service to Moscow.
The condition of the roads could be poor, even if the country is investing in its expressways. Service stations are rare, and found only at a limited number of locations.

Road Maps

Interactive map of Yerevan

Find an Itinerary

Road Guide (choose Armenia)

Different Forms of Tourism

Historical

Tourism in Armenia is rooted in the country's historical landmarks and natural attractions. Armenia was a regional empire with a rich culture in the years leading up to the 1st Century BC, at one period controlling all the land between the Black and Caspian Seas. In 301 AD, Armenia was the first state to formally adopt Christianity as its official state religion, twelve years before Rome. Numerous monuments and masterpieces of the Ancient era and Middle Ages can be found throughout the country. Many of the most interesting sights in the country are associated with the heritage of the Armenian apostolic church.

Cultural

Armenia is often referred to as an open air museum ; 4,000 historical monuments are found in the country.  From ancient times, Armenians have always been eager to protect their traditions and culture.

 Architecture, sculpture, music and dance, literature play an important role in the Armenian culture.

Nature

The countless mountains of Armenia offer a wide range of activities in connection with nature. Hiking and biking are one of the possible activities.

Lake Sevan also offers the possibility for fishing the characteristic Iskhan fish ("Prince of Fish") that can be found in this lake.

Bird watching and horseback riding are also activities that can be enjoyed in Armenia.  

Religious

Armenia is the first nation to have declared Christianity as state religion in 301 AD and Christianity has always been at the centre of Armenian culture and traditions.

 There are numerous churches and monasteries of tremendous beauty. Echmiadzin cathedral in the Armavir region is the residence of the Supreme Catholicos and pilgrims regularly come to visit the place.  The Geghard monastery in Kotayk region is also of great beauty and is also situated near the Garni village. The monastery dates back to the 10th-13th centuries. Other monasteries to be spotted are Khor Virap, Saint Gregory the Illuminator. Armenia is one of the great places for religious tourism.  

Thermal

Armenia is rich in mineral and thermal water among which the best known is the Jermuk mi neral water. Bjni, Lichk, Ararat, Dilijan are also known mineral sources of the countries and spas health resorts have been established to welcome tourists near these sources.

Beach

There are no beaches in Armenia due to the country's geographic location.

Winter Sports

Winter sport is practiced at Tsakhkadzor, 55 km northeast from Yerevan. Located on an altitude of 1840 m from the sea level, it allows skiing in winter.

Outdoor Activities

Lake Sevan, Dilijan National park (north of Armenia), Tsopk Waterfall (near Jermuk) allow for outdoor activities.

 

Shopping

Armenia allows for different types of shopping: handicrafts and different art products (at the Vernissage open air market during week ends in the centre of Yerevan), jewelry with two big jewelry markets opening in the centre of Yerevan, more traditional shopping (clothing, food markets) throughout the capital.

Tourism Organizations

National Tourism Agency

Health and Safety

Health Precautions

There are no obligatory immunizations.

 However, there is a risk of Malaria disease from June to October in some villages located in Ararat valley.

For Further Information on Sanitary Conditions

General website with a section on health and safety

Contact Your Embassy

Egyptian Embassy in Armenia
6a, Sepuhi Street
YEREVAN
Phone: (0037410) 220117 - 278213
Fax: (0037410)226425
Contact the Embassy via Email.

Time Difference and Climate

Time and Time Difference

It is %T:%M %A In Yerevan (GMT+4 in winter, GMT+5 in summer)

Summer Time Period

Summer starts in June and ends in September.