Tours

Experience Armenia and its rich culture with one of our tours. Join an "Encounter Armenia" tour to see the sights, meet and have lunch in a village and learn about the culture, all in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Our English speaking guide will not only inform but entertain you throughout the tour with anecdotes and a taste of the local humour.


Email us to enquire about our tour details on tours@envoyhostel.com or ask at envoy reception.


Garni, Geghard, Sevan and surrounds


Appreciate the serenity of Lake Sevan from Sevanavank. Be amazed by the sheer number of "khachkar"'s (stone etched headstones) at the Noratus cemetery and discover the history behind them. Visit the ancient Hayravank monastery perched in a picturesque position overlooking Sevan. Visit a local family and learn about life in the Sevan village over lunch.

Explore the iconic Garni temple and the amazing Geghard monastery carved within a mountain. Learn about the specialties of this locality and enjoy a cup of Armenian coffee by the river bank.






Tour Duration: 10 hours
Price: 12,000 AMD
Operates: Monday & Thursday
Includes: Lunch and entry fees

St. Echmiadzin, Khor Virap and Noravank


A tour to enlighten the spirit. Visit the significant religious destinations of Armenia including St. Echmiadzin, the head church of Armenia. Discover the amazing two storey structure of Noravank Church. Visit a local artisan in Khor Virap village and enjoy lunch with his family.

See the breathtaking views of Mt. Ararat from Khor Virap monastery where the spark of Christianity started in Armenia.









Tour Duration: 10 hours
Price: 12,000 AMD
Operates: Wednesday & Sunday
Includes: Lunch

Byurakan and surrounds


Learn about the Armenian Alphabet at St M. Mashtots Church in Oshakan. Visit the nearby Observatory and Hambardzumyan house museum. Enter the life of local villagers in the picturesque village of Byurakan.

Learn about their way of life and how they make their own produce, organically. Taste the fresh produce over an intimate lunch with the local family and have the opportunity to learn about local customs and traditions.

Meet a local musician and discover how he hand makes traditional instruments (including the "duduk") and hear him play.





Tour Duration: 8 hours
Price: 8,500 AMD
Operates: Tuesday & Friday
Includes: Lunch and entry fees

Goshavank, Haghartsin and Lake Sevan


Visit Goshavank, one of the most splendid spots in Armenia. Explore Haghartsin in its tranquil forest setting and learn about Armenian wedding traditions, followed with a traditional Armenian barbecue feast on a river bank.

Revive and enjoy Lake Sevan, explore the area and go for a swim if weather permits.









Tour Duration: 10 hours
Price: 9,500 AMD
Operates: Saturday
Includes: Lunch




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