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    Private tour: Yerevan Highlights, Erebuni, Tsitsernakaberd, Genocide Museum, Matenadaran

    Itinerary

    Yerevan (Main Sights), Erebuni Museum and Fortress, Tsitsernakaberd Memorial, Armenian Genocide Museum, Matenadaran – The Museum of Ancient Manuscripts

    1. Yerevan (Main Sights)

    40-60 min Details: Yerevan (Main Sights)
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    Yerevan, the capital of Armenia and one of the oldest cities in the world, was founded in 782 BC, making it 29 years older than Rome. Its story begins with the fortress of Erebuni, built by King Argishti I and today the ancient ruins coexist in harmony with modern buildings and lively streets. The city is poetically called the "pink" capital, since most of its buildings are made of volcanic tuff in warm shades of pink that glow beautifully at sunset.

    2. Erebuni Museum and Fortress

    50-60 min Details: Erebuni Museum and Fortress
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    On the hill of Arin Berd, where the wind whispers stories from millennia ago, stand the ruins of Erebuni Fortress, the cradle of modern Yerevan. It was founded in 782 BC by order of the Urartian king Argishti I, built to guard the borders of a mighty kingdom and to control vital trade routes. Because of its ancient age, Yerevan is as old as historical events like the founding of Rome and the first Olympic Games in Ancient Greece.

    3. Tsitsernakaberd Memorial

    15-20 min Details: Tsitsernakaberd Memorial
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    On the right bank of the Hrazdan River stands Tsitsernakaberd Hill, which is translated as "swallow's fortress" from Armenian. According to local folklore, these beautiful birds were love messengers of the Armenian pagan gods Vahagn and Astghik and lived on this hill.

    4. Armenian Genocide Museum

    80-90 min Details: Armenian Genocide Museum
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    The Armenian Genocide Museum is an integral part of the Tsitsernakaberd Memorial Complex and plays a vital role in preserving historical memory. Its exhibitions reveal the tragic pages of 1915 through unique testimonies, photographs and documents collected from around the world.

    5. Matenadaran – The Museum of Ancient Manuscripts

    70-80 min Details: Matenadaran – The Museum of Ancient Manuscripts
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    On the northern slope of Mashtots Avenue rises the Matenadaran – guardian of Armenia's ancient wisdom and timeless secrets. Its very name, meaning "repository of manuscripts" in Classical Armenian, evokes an almost mythical treasury where each manuscript is a silent breath of the past. Here are preserved scrolls and codices once copied by the hands of monks in the glow of candlelight, passed down like sacred fire through generations. More than twenty thousand volumes and fragments open entire worlds to the reader from philosophical treatises and epic poems to medical manuals and celestial maps.

    Inclusions

    • Professional drivers

    • Air-conditioned vehicles

    • Bottled water

    • Free pick-up & drop-off within Yerevan

    • Vehicle & passengers insurance

    • Extra stops on the route upon request

    Exclusions

    • Significant deviations from the route

    • Alcoholic beverages if lunch option selected

    • Audio guides

    • Wi-Fi in the vehicles

    What to expect

    • See Yerevan beyond its modern look and trace the city's story back to Erebuni Fortress
    • Explore the ancient fortress founded in 782 BC
    • Visit places of memory and culture that reveal the city's deepest layers

    Booking conditions

    Cancellation & modification

    Meet our Guides

    Ani Mshecyan

    Ani Mshecyan

    RU

    Good afternoon, dear friends! I'm a Russian-speaking tour guide since 2023, offering tours around Armenia. My main priority is the interests and preferences of our guests. Each tour is customized individually and takes place in a pleasant, friendly atmosphere. The excursions are as engaging, creative, and informative as possible. I'll be happy to meet you and share my knowledge about our beautiful country.

    Alisa Grigoryan

    Alisa Grigoryan

    HY EN

    Welcome! I'm Alisa, an experienced guide with a deep passion for the cultures of Armenia and Georgia. I look forward to sharing the rich history, breathtaking landscapes, and warm hospitality of our region with you.

    Mariam Dabaghyan

    Mariam Dabaghyan

    RU FR HY

    Hello! I'm Mariam, and I've been working as a tour guide since 2019. If you enjoy tours that are rich in content yet easy-going and never boring, then we're on the same path!

    Arev Makhsudyan

    Arev Makhsudyan

    HY EN

    My name is Arev (which means "Sun"). I am an English-speaking tour guide in Armenia, working since 2018. If you choose me as your guide, you will learn a lot about Armenian history, nature, culture, and traditions – and as a bonus, I'll perform Armenian traditional folk songs for you.

    Reviews

    Nareg and Keucheyan family

    Switzerland

    20.04.2026

    Dear Arusik,

    Having just returned from Yerevan, I would like, on behalf of my family, to express our sincere thanks and appreciation for the excellent services provided by Hyur Travel Agency.

    We truly valued both your and Anahid’s professionalism, as well as your thoughtful anticipation in planning and following up on every detail of our trip. Thanks to your efforts, our journey was memorable in every respect.

    A very special thanks goes to Mariam, our outstanding guide, who spared no effort in making our visits meaningful, engaging, and exceptionally pleasant for every member of our family, across all age groups.

    We would also like to warmly acknowledge the kindness, patience, and professionalism of our drivers — the two Arayiks, Samuel, and Haig — who contributed greatly to the comfort and enjoyment of our trip.

    With our heartfelt thanks and best regards,

    Nareg and Keucheyan family

    Մաննիկ Շամլըեան

    Bulgaria

    20.07.2023

    Շատ լավ կազմակերպուած է ամեն ինչ ընկերութեան կողմէ։ Վարորդներու՝ Հայկ /19.07.2023/ եւ Վահրամ /20.07.1993/ կը յայտնեմ շնորհակալութիւն իրենց փրոֆեսիօնալ վարորդութեան համար։ Ամենահարմար ձեւը Հայաստանի հետ ծանօթանալու համար Hyur service-ն է։

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