Noravank
A 13th-century monastery set at the end of a narrow gorge of brick-red cliffs. The two-storey Surb Astvatsatsin church, with its narrow external staircase, is one of the finest works of medieval Armenian architecture.
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Areni
The heart of Armenian wine country. Nearby, the Areni-1 cave holds the world's oldest known winery — a wine press and fermentation jars dating to roughly 4100 BC. Taste the local Areni Noir grape at the village wineries.
Jermuk
A mountain spa town famous for its hot mineral springs and bottled mineral water. Drink from the gallery of warm fountains, walk to the 70-metre Jermuk waterfall, and ride the ski lift for views over the Arpa gorge.
Dilijan
A forested spa town nicknamed the "Armenian Switzerland", surrounded by Dilijan National Park. Walk the restored Sharambeyan Street of craft workshops, then hike to the Haghartsin and Goshavank monasteries hidden in the woods..