Book Cheap Flights to Armenia from USA

Located in in the mountainous Caucasus region, Armenia is a landlocked nation with Azerbaijan to the east, Turkey to the west, and Georgia to the north. The country was a part of the Soviet Union until 1991. Formerly under Persian, Byzantine, Mongol and Turkish control, few countries have histories as ancient and complex as Armenia. Among the earliest Christian civilisations, the country’s first churches can be traced back to the fourth century. Armenia is dotted with religious sites of great importance including the 4th century headquarters of the Armenian Church, Etchmiadzin Cathedral, and the Greco-Roman Temple of Garni. The 9th century Sevanavank monastery borders the high-altitude Lake Sevan and the Khor Virap Monastery is located near the dormant volcano Mount Ararat. Other major landmarks in Armenia are the Medieval Geghard Monastery, Byzantine Haghpat Monastery, Kasagh Gorge, Debed Canyon, Yeghegis Valley, Selim Pass, Tatev Monastery, Sanahin Monastery, and Saint Hripsime Church. Local government organizes annual festivals to familiarize tourists with traditions of Armenia. Some of these festivals are Yerevan with Flair (the festival of Armenian ritual dishes), Yerevan Taraz Fest is the festival of Armenian national costumes and, Yerevan Beer Fest for beer enthusiasts.

Yerevan

Yerevan is the capital of Armenia and among the most ancient cities of the world. It is the country’s cultural and spiritual center with several monuments, churches, parks, and architecture masterpieces. Many tourists visit Yerevan for its cultural heritage and distinctive architecture in addition to its rich history and modern infrastructure. Major landmarks in Yerevan are Republic Square, Yerevan Cascade, Armenian Genocide Memorial Complex, Saint Gregory the Illuminator Cathedral, Singing Fountains, Mother Armenia monument, Saint Sarkis Cathedral, Zoravor Surp Astvatsatsin Church, Yerevan Vernissage, and, Hovhannavank Monastery. The historic city is home to traditional teahouses which co-exist with modern European chic cafes. Yerevan is lined with a number of state-of-the-art museums and performing art venues such as History Museum of Armenia, Yerevan Opera Theatre, Matenadaran, Modern Art Museum of Yerevan, Cafesjian Museum of Art, National Gallery of Armenia, Karen Demirchyan Complex, and Erebuni Museum. Nature lovers can explore Yerevan Zoo, Mount Aragats, Yerevan Botanical Garden, and Yerevan Lake.

Vagharshapat

Located 30 kms west of Yerevan, Vagharshapat is an ancient town nestled in the scenic Ararat Valley, close to the Turkish-Armenian border. Founded in the 1^st century, the city is the former capital of Great Armenia and is considered to be Armenia’s spiritual capital today. Major historic landmarks in Vagharshapat are Zvartnots Cathedral, Saint Hripsime Church, Shoghakat Church, Saint Gayane Church, and Metsamor Castle. History enthusiasts will enjoy exploring the city’s museums, including Alex and Marie Manoogian Treasury House Museum, Khoren Ter-Harutyunyan Museum, and Historical and Ethnographic Museum of Echmiadzin.

Gyumri

Located in the Shirak Province, in north-western Armenia, Gyumri is the second largest city in Armenia. Known as Alexandropol in the latter 19 ^th century, the city was among the largest in Russian-ruled Armenia. Gyumri is home to some of the most important cultural institutions of the country, namely, Dzitoghtsyan Museum of Social Life and National Architecture of Gyumri, Aslamazyan Sisters House-Museum, and Sergey Merkurov House-Museum. The Kumayri Historic District is the city’s oldest area with a number of ancient buildings found here. Major landmarks in Gyumri include Vartanants Square, Holy Saviour's Church, Marmashen Monastery, Victory Park Gyumri, and Bagratunyats Monument. To enjoy panoramic views of the city, visitors should head to Sev Berd or the Black Fortress on the hill which overlooks the city. Gyumri is also the seat of the Diocese of Shirak of the Armenian Apostolic Church.

The best time to book Armenia flights is the months from late May till early June or from late September till early October when the weather is pleasant to explore outdoors and enjoy everything the city has to offer. Visitors who are looking to get cheap flights to Armenia must avoid the peak season from mid-June to August.