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    Private tour: Yerevan Highlights, Erebuni, Tsitsernakaberd, Parajanov Museum

    Itinerary

    Yerevan (Main Sights), Erebuni Museum and Fortress, Tsitsernakaberd Memorial, Armenian Genocide Museum, Sergey Parajanov Museum

    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. Sergey Parajanov Museum

    50-60 min Details: Sergey Parajanov Museum
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    The Sergey Parajanov Museum opened its doors in 1991 and has since become one of Yerevan's most unusual and inspiring cultural centers. Here unfolds the many-sided world of the great director, whose name is celebrated far beyond the borders of Armenia.

    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

    • Uncover Yerevan's ancient beginnings, cultural treasures and powerful places of memory
    • Trace the city's early history at Erebuni Fortress
    • Visit some of Armenia's key museums and memorial sites
    • Step into the vivid, magical world of Sergey Parajanov

    Booking conditions

    Cancellation & modification

    Meet our Guides

    Meline Sahakyan

    Meline Sahakyan

    HY EN ZH

    Hi everyone! I'm Meline, and I'm a certified tour guide. If you want to visit and explore our beautiful country, Armenia, with a knowledgeable and sociable guide, it would be an honor for me to be your guide. Welcome to Armenia – Հայաստան.

    Anna Harutyunyan

    Anna Harutyunyan

    RU HY EN

    I'm Anna. Since 2010, I have been helping tourists not only discover Armenia's amazing uniqueness, the depth of its history, and the phenomenon of its existence, but also enjoy inner peace and harmony together with them.

    Gayane Mkrtchyan

    Gayane Mkrtchyan

    RU HY EN

    I'm Gayane – a small part of Armenia. Do you want to breathe in the scent of this land, feel the taste of our dishes passed down through centuries, hear the roar of endless rivers and the whisper of towering mountains, and why not, listen to the stories of our stone-carved monuments? Let's discover this ancient land together.

    Anush Malyans

    Anush Malyans

    FR FA

    I am Anush Malyants, and since 2008 I have been working at "Hyur Service" company as a tour guide in French and Persian. I will be happy to welcome you to Armenia and help you discover this wonderful country. I will also tell you why I have been living here with my family since 2001.

    Reviews

    Евгений Рубинштейн

    Russia

    04.04.2025

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    I recommend taking a private sightseeing tour of Yerevan. We had a great guide — David! A history teacher who has acted in theater productions. So the information was presented in a really interesting way. It was like listening to a fascinating story. Every question got a thorough explanation. You can tell he’s in love with his city and his work. David, if you’re reading this review, greetings from St. Petersburg! I’d also like to mention our driver, Arman. He got us around quickly and carefully. Overall, excellent organization — I recommend it to everyone!

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