Regions of Armenia

Armenia is divided into ten provinces (marzer), each with its own landscapes, history and places to explore. Our regional guides are being added gradually, beginning with Aragatsotn.

• Aragatsotn

  Mount Aragats and Lake Kari, Amberd Fortress, the gorge-edge monasteries of Saghmosavank and Hovhannavank, the Byurakan observatory and a growing wine scene.

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• Ararat

  Khor Virap and Mount Ararat views, ancient Artashat and Dvin, Khosrov Forest, dry canyons, vineyards and some of Armenia's best birdwatching.

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• Armavir

  Etchmiadzin and Zvartnots, Sardarapat, Metsamor, ancient capitals, vineyards and orchards across the Ararat Plain.

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• Gegharkunik

  Lake Sevan and Sevanavank, Noratus khachkars, ancient Lchashen and the volcanic landscapes of the Gegham Mountains.

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• Kotayk

  Garni and Geghard, Tsaghkadzor, medieval Bjni, mineral springs and the volcanic landscapes of the Gegham Mountains.

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• Lori

  Haghpat and Sanahin, the Debed Canyon, Akhtala, Lori Fortress, forest trails, rafting and northern Armenia.

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• Shirak

  Gyumri's tuff architecture and UNESCO blacksmithing, Marmashen, Harichavank, Yereruyk, Lake Arpi and Armenia's snowiest highlands.

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• Syunik

  Tatev and the Wings of Tatev, the cave villages of Khndzoresk and Hin Khot, Zorats Karer, Mount Khustup, Meghri and Armenia’s wild south.

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• Tavush

  Dilijan and its national park, adventure sports at Yenokavan, the Lastiver hike, Makaravank, remote fortresses and Armenia’s greenest forests.

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• Vayots Dzor

  Noravank in the Amaghu Valley, Areni-1 and the world’s oldest known winery, Smbataberd, Yeghegis, Jermuk’s springs and the Orbelians’ Caravanserai.

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