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Private tour: Yerevan main sights, Erebuni, Tsitsernakaberd, Genocide Museum, Matenadaran

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Yerevan, Erebuni Museum & Fortress, Tsitsernakaberd Memorial, Armenian Genocide Museum, Matenadaran – The Museum of Ancient Manuscripts

1. Yerevan (main sights)

40-60 min Read more: 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 Read more: 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 Read more: 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 Read more: 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 Read more: 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

  • Visit the city, which is 29 years older than Rome
  • Immerse yourself in Armenia's ancient history
  • Explore the key museums of Yerevan

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.

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