Yerevan: Dvin & Artashat Private Tour with Mount Ararat

Explore the ancient capitals of Dvin and Artashat on a private tour from Yerevan. Enjoy breathtaking views of Mount Ararat and learn about Armenia's rich history.
Begin your journey at the famous Charents Arch, the highest point of the route. Take in one of the best panoramas of Mount Ararat and hear the moving story of Yeghishe Charents, one of Armenia’s greatest poets.

Follow the old route that once connected Artashat with the summer royal residence in Garni, descending toward Dvin. The road runs along the picturesque Azat River and the stunning Azat Reservoir, offering surreal landscapes at any time of year.

Drive through the valley, among vineyards and apricot orchards, heading toward Artashat, and then to Khor Virap, overlooking Mount Ararat. Discover why Roman writers called Artashat the “Armenian Carthage,” where legions clashed against its fortifications.

Stand on the ancient walls and imagine figures from antiquity emerging from the mist: Pompey and Tigran the Great, Artavazd and Mark Antony, Nero and Tiridates I, Diocletian and Tiridates III. Learn under what circumstances Marcus Crassus met his fate, and how Artashat eventually transformed into Khor Virap, the prison of Saint Gregory the Illuminator.

At the ruins of Dvin, explore medieval trade routes and the Silk Road, and how the city became one of the largest, wealthiest, and most vibrant centers of the Middle East. Arab historians described Dvin with admiration — and even a hint of envy.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.