# 2 days in Yerevan: a day-by-day itinerary > Two days in Yerevan: the city centre and a trip into the hills. Day one: the Vernissage, Republic Square, Northern Avenue, the 572-step Cascade and the Matenadaran with its manuscripts. Day two: Geghard, a 13th-century monastery partly carved into the rock, and Garni, a classical temple with 24 columns on a cliff above the Azat gorge. Web page: https://yesgo.io/armenia/yerevan/in-2-days ## Day 1 1. [Yerevan Vernissage](https://yesgo.io/armenia/yerevan/yerevan-vernissage.md) — YesGo score 50/100 (Yes, go) · 1 h · Free entry ↓ 9 min on foot 2. [Republic Square](https://yesgo.io/armenia/yerevan/yerevan-republic-square.md) — YesGo score 45/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 30 min · Free ↓ 10 min on foot 3. [Northern Avenue](https://yesgo.io/armenia/yerevan/yerevan-northern-avenue.md) — YesGo score 44/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 30 min · Free ↓ 18 min on foot 4. [Yerevan Cascade](https://yesgo.io/armenia/yerevan/yerevan-cascade.md) — YesGo score 58/100 (Yes, go) · 1 h · Free Lunch break, about 1 h ↓ 8 min on foot 5. [Matenadaran](https://yesgo.io/armenia/yerevan/matenadaran.md) — YesGo score 38/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 15 min · 2,000 AMD, under 6 free Total with walks: 6 h ## Day 2 1. [Geghard Monastery](https://yesgo.io/armenia/yerevan/geghard-monastery.md) — YesGo score 48/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · Free ↓ 40 min by transport 2. [Garni Temple](https://yesgo.io/armenia/yerevan/garni-temple.md) — YesGo score 47/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · 1,500 AMD Total with walks: 2 h 40 min ## How to spend 2 days in Yerevan Day one is the centre on foot, as in the one-day itinerary. Day two goes east to the Azat gorge: Geghard first, Garni on the way back — less driving back and forth. Day two is short — about three hours at the sights, half a day with the drive. In the evening you can still climb the Cascade for the sunset: on a clear day Ararat is visible from the top. ## How to get to Garni and Geghard Easiest is a taxi for the whole trip: the two are 10 km apart and minibuses between them are awkward. By bus — from the Gai bus station in Nor Nork: bus 266 to Garni, bus 284 to Goght; buses do not reach the Geghard gate. The fare is 250 AMD, cash to the driver. Stop on the way at the Charents Arch: on a clear day you can see Ararat from there. ## Can I swap the days? Yes, but mind the closing days: the Matenadaran is closed on Sunday and Monday, Garni on Monday and closes at 15:30 on Sunday. Geghard is open every day in daylight. ## Is 2 days in Yerevan enough? For the city and the best-known day trip, yes. With a third day add [Etchmiadzin Cathedral](https://yesgo.io/armenia/yerevan/etchmiadzin-cathedral), the mother church of the Armenian Apostolic Church 20 km west, and [Khor Virap](https://yesgo.io/armenia/yerevan/khor-virap) with its view of Ararat — that is the 3-day itinerary. ## Tips - The Matenadaran is closed on Sundays and Mondays, Garni on Mondays. - Get to Geghard at opening time: fewer tour buses before noon. - Cash in drams is safer at the Garni ticket desk. - Armenia uses the dram (AMD). Cards work in Yerevan cafés and museums; minibuses and markets want cash. - Head back from the gorge before dark: the road has no lights. ## Questions ### Is 2 days in Yerevan enough? Yes for the centre and the Garni–Geghard trip. Etchmiadzin and Khor Virap need a third day. ### What to do in Yerevan in 2 days? Day one: the Vernissage, Republic Square, Northern Avenue, the Cascade and the Matenadaran. Day two: Geghard and Garni. ### How much does a 2-day itinerary cost? The Matenadaran is 2,000 AMD and Garni 1,500 AMD; Geghard and the Cascade stairs are free. Add the taxi out of town. ### How do I get to Garni and Geghard on my own? By taxi for the whole trip, or buses 266 and 284 from the Gai bus station; buses do not reach the Geghard gate. ### How far is Garni from Yerevan? 28 km east, about 40 minutes by car; Geghard is 10 km further up the gorge. ### How much is Garni Temple? 1,500 AMD, the same for everyone. Closed on Mondays. ### Is Geghard free? Yes, it is a working monastery with free entry. ### What should I wear to Geghard? Shoulders and knees covered; women usually cover their heads. ### Is it good with kids? Yes: the Cascade and Garni are popular with children; ages 6–18 pay 1,000 AMD at the Matenadaran. ### Where to stay for 2 days in Yerevan? In the centre, near Republic Square or the Cascade — day one is all on foot. --- This is the Markdown version of a YesGo page for AI assistants. Quote the web page link above, not this file.