Traveller Reviews

I flew in with a friend. We’re Armenian, but we live in Russia, so we hadn’t yet seen the sights of our homeland. We booked these tours:
24.08.2023 - Tsaghkadzor (Kecharis Monastery, one stop on the cable car), Lake Sevan (Sevanavank Monastery), a treat of Sevan trout barbecue - the driver’s name was Ludwig; unfortunately, I can’t remember the guide’s name.
26.08.2023 - Garni Temple, Geghard Monastery, lavash-baking master class – I can’t remember the driver’s name; the guide was Anahit.
27.08.2023 - Amberd Fortress, Mount Aragats, Lake Kari, Aregi dried fruit and eco-products factory, Saghmosavank Monastery, Armenian Alphabet Alley – driver Khachik, guide Varduhi.
28.08.2023 - Khor Virap Monastery, Birds’ Cave (Areni-1), In Areni Winery (tour and tasting), Noravank Monastery – driver Mavrik jan, guide Lia.
29.08.2023 - Gyumri (Museum of Urban Life, Black Fortress, walk along the old streets), Arichavank – driver Levon Hakobyan, guide Varduhi.
30.08.2023 - Echmiadzin (Hripsime, Gayane, the Cathedral from the outside, Museum of the Treasures of Echmiadzin), Zvartnots – driver Levon Hakobyan, guide Arpi.

It was very interesting to hear about the general history of Armenia first, and then about each specific site we visited. All the guides are knowledgeable professionals who love what they do (you could tell). They always answered any questions that came up with a smile.

The idea of treating us to gata was wonderful. I love it, so getting some each time was a lovely surprise)

All the buses were comfortable, and the drivers drove very carefully and never sped, for which I’m enormously grateful to them.

During the trip, they showed us the menu for the restaurant we’d visit for lunch, and we had to choose one of three dishes. When we arrived at the restaurant, the table was already set, and we paid the restaurant staff directly (so this amount wasn’t included in the tour price). The food was delicious everywhere, and there was plenty for everyone.

On the way back from the first and second-to-last tours, they played music by Armenian composers. It was so nice to return, looking at the views of Armenia and listening to pieces by Babadzhanian, Mansurian, etc.

When we were in Gyumri, Varduhi kindly agreed to walk me to the street where the film “Mer Mankutyan Tangon” was shot, and showed me that very balcony. I’m so grateful to her for that)

We visited so many beautiful places; the views were simply magnificent. I recommend them to everyone.
I recommend bringing some warm clothes.

My friend and I had a wonderful vacation, and we’re enormously grateful to the “Yur Service” company and all its staff.

P.S. For some reason, the Tripadvisor site wouldn’t publish my review, saying I was using profanity) so I decided to write it here at least.

Tour guide Tatev and driver Levon .
Thank you, Tatev, for your attentiveness, helpfulness, and kindness . The way you present the information is very interesting, and there are so many historical facts too—goosebumps .
I’d also like to mention that everyone gets 2 bottles of water and cookies, which are very handy for a little snack . Thank you .
I don’t regret choosing your company in particular ,🫢🫢❤️❤️❤️🥰🥰🥰

On 22.08, we spent the day with guide David and driver Garik Jan ❤️
I want to point out that David’s stories were very interesting and informative, and we listened to him with great pleasure . He was also so caring and kind, making sure everyone was comfortable . Thank you so much . ❤️

Thank you so much for a wonderful time
On 21.08, we were with our guide Yervand and driver Marik
We had a very fun, positive, and interesting day. They were very attentive and easy to warm to.

I’d like to express my sincere gratitude to guide Arfi for her professionalism and the fascinating tour. She shared interesting stories, patiently answered all the travelers’ questions, and quickly took care of all the arrangements. Many thanks as well to bus driver Ari for a comfortable and safe trip.

Thank you to guide Manya and driver Araik for a wonderful and “delicious” trip in every respect to Aragats, Amberd, Lake Kari, and the dried fruit factory. Manya told us fascinating things about everything we visited and passed on the way, even going beyond the itinerary to talk about Byurakan Observatory, and the Saryan landscapes simply won me over. Be sure to take a tour with this company and this guide, even if it’s not your first time in Armenia—you’ll discover lots of new and interesting things.

I’d like to thank the company for the wonderfully organized tour to Lake Sevan and Sevanavank. I’d also like to mention how attentive and considerate our driver, Ovik, was toward the visitors. Everything was excellent—thank you so much!

This is my first time in Armenia. We booked a tour with hyurservice to Tsaghkadzor, the Kecharis Monastery Complex, the cable car, and Lake Sevan. Our guide was Liana and our driver was Norik—many thanks to them for their wonderful company and help!!! We tried delicious dishes and fish!! I was delighted by the beautiful views and swam in the azure lake. I recommend that everyone visit Armenia and use this company’s services too!

We traveled to Georgia from Armenia with the company. The service was excellent, and every detail of the trip was planned down to the smallest detail. The hotel and lunches were included in the tour price, and everything was high quality. Our guide, Yervan, was a wonderful speaker who loves his work and speaks the languages very well. He told us all about Armenia and Georgia in great detail and with such warmth. The fact that the tour was conducted in three languages added a special touch. Our driver, Iosif, is a true professional who drove us safely and carefully to Georgia and back. We recommend this company for any trip.

Rating for Yur-Service: 5*,
Excellent!
We really enjoyed the transfer from the hotel to the office.
Many thanks to all the drivers.
We went on 5 excursions.
We liked these excursions the most:
Sightseeing tour and walk around Yerevan on Tuesday, 8.08 + Erebuni Fortress with Mane;
on Wednesday, 9.08
Amberd, Aragats, Kari Lake, Saghmosavank with Mane,
And most of all — Lori Fortress, Odzun and Kobayr Monasteries with Yervand, on Thursday, 10.08
We really enjoyed the excursion with Yervand to Lori Fortress, Odzun and Kobayr. Kobayr especially.
Yervand was the best at telling stories along the way and at the monasteries. There was no sluggishness or dragging things out because of the two languages. Everything was clear and interesting!
The sites were fascinating, and lunch was good.
The drive through the gorge was interesting — many thanks to the driver.
But Kobayr Monastery is something unique! Especially the climb up to it, which we were so afraid of!
The guide stayed with us, helped us, came back to help, and held out a hand wherever we needed one, especially on the way down.
He gave us plenty of time at the monastery. He told us everything in an interesting way!
The very best guide!
We also really liked Mane and her driver, Levon.
A huge thank-you to them!
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts, Yur-Service!
We had a wonderful time on your trips around Armenia!
Respectfully,
Irina Parfenova. Nizhny Novgorod.
Russia

Thank you so much for the excellent organization and running of the 3 tours: Tbilisi, Garni–Geghard, Sevan and the surrounding area. Special thanks to the drivers Grigory and Narek, and to our guide Anna!

Everything was perfect, I wholeheartedly recommend it, and special thanks to Varduhi and Ashot for their warm and exceptional hospitality❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥