Top 5 Day Trips from Yerevan by Car
Armenia is made for road trips. The landscapes change every half hour, and most major sights are within a comfortable day trip from the capital.
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Guide: Rent a Car with No Deposit1. Garni Temple and Geghard Monastery
- Distance: 30 km from Yerevan (approx. 45 mins).
- Road: Excellent asphalt, manageable mountain roads suitable for any car.
2. Lake Sevan (Sevanavank Monastery)
- Distance: 65 km (approx. 1 hour).
- Road: Wide and straight M4 highway. One of the best roads in the country.
3. Armenian Switzerland: Dilijan
- Distance: 95 km (approx. 1.5 hours).
- Road: Highway via Sevan. After the long tunnel, the scenery shifts to dense green forests.
4. Postcard View of Ararat: Khor Virap
- Distance: 40 km (approx. 45 mins).
- Road: Flat highway heading south towards the Turkish border.
5. Areni Wineries and Noravank Gorge
- Distance: 120 km (approx. 2 hours).
- Road: Scenic route through red rocks and canyons.