# 3 days in Yerevan: a day-by-day itinerary

> Three days in Yerevan: the centre and two trips — east to the Azat gorge, then west and south to Armenia's best-known churches. The first two days follow the 2-day itinerary: the Vernissage, Republic Square, the Cascade and the Matenadaran, then Geghard and Garni. Day three: Etchmiadzin Cathedral, the mother church of the Armenian Apostolic Church, and Khor Virap monastery, with the closest view of Mount Ararat.

Web page: https://yesgo.io/armenia/yerevan/in-3-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

## Day 3

1. [Etchmiadzin Cathedral](https://yesgo.io/armenia/yerevan/etchmiadzin-cathedral.md) — YesGo score 40/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 30 min · Free; treasury 2,000 AMD
   Lunch break, about 1 h
   ↓ 2 h 14 min by transport
2. [Khor Virap](https://yesgo.io/armenia/yerevan/khor-virap.md) — YesGo score 35/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 15 min · Free

Total with walks: 5 h 59 min

## How to spend 3 days in Yerevan

Day one is the centre on foot, day two Geghard and Garni to the east, day three Etchmiadzin to the west and Khor Virap to the south. The drive between Etchmiadzin and Khor Virap is the longest of the trip, so lunch comes before it, in Vagharshapat.

You can flip day three: Khor Virap at opening time, while Ararat is clear, and Etchmiadzin after lunch — its museums are open until 17:30.

## How to get to Etchmiadzin and Khor Virap

To Etchmiadzin: bus 203 from the Kilikia bus station, about 35 minutes, 250–300 AMD in cash; a taxi takes 30–40 minutes. To Khor Virap: 40–50 minutes by car; bus 467 from Sasuntsi David metro runs three times a day (unofficial). For both in one day a taxi for the whole trip is easiest.

## What to wear to the monasteries

At Geghard, Etchmiadzin and Khor Virap cover shoulders and knees; women wear a headscarf in church. The hill at Khor Virap has no shade in summer — bring water and a hat.

## How to plan the days of the week

The Matenadaran is open Tuesday to Saturday, Garni is closed on Mondays and so are the Etchmiadzin museums. The Sunday liturgy at Etchmiadzin is at 11:00. Geghard and Khor Virap are open every day.

## Tips

- On Mondays the Matenadaran, Garni and the Etchmiadzin museums are closed.
- Etchmiadzin Cathedral and the monasteries are free; only the treasury, Garni and the Matenadaran charge.
- Buses take cash in drams only.
- Armenia uses the dram (AMD). Cards work in Yerevan cafés and museums; minibuses and markets want cash.
- Start day three early if Ararat is the goal: mornings are clearer.

## Questions

### Is 3 days in Yerevan enough?

Yes for the city and the two classic day trips: Garni–Geghard and Etchmiadzin–Khor Virap.

### What to do in Yerevan in 3 days?

The centre with the Cascade and the Matenadaran, then Geghard and Garni, and on day three Etchmiadzin and Khor Virap.

### How much does a 3-day itinerary cost?

The Matenadaran is 2,000 AMD, Garni 1,500, the Etchmiadzin treasury 2,000 AMD for foreigners; the monasteries are free. Add taxis.

### How do I get to Etchmiadzin?

Bus 203 from the Kilikia bus station, about 35 minutes, or a taxi in 30–40 minutes.

### How do I get to Khor Virap?

40–50 minutes by car; bus 467 from Sasuntsi David metro runs three times a day.

### Where is the best view of Mount Ararat?

From Khor Virap — the closest; in Yerevan, from the top of the Cascade on a clear day.

### Can I see Etchmiadzin and Khor Virap in one day?

Yes, by taxi: one in the morning, the other after lunch.

### How much is the Etchmiadzin treasury?

2,000 AMD for foreigners; the cathedral and grounds are free.

### Are there good day trips from Yerevan?

Garni with Geghard, and Etchmiadzin with Khor Virap — both are days two and three of this itinerary.

### Do I need a car?

The centre is on foot. Out of town use Yandex Go or GG taxis, or buses.

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