Travel in city Yerevan

Jul 25, 2024 • 7 min read

ForwardKeys and ETOA predict a robust summer 2024 for European travel, with a shift in preferences toward urban and nature destinations, highlighting London’s popularity due to the Paris Olympics.

Armenia has ranked within the top 10 safest destinations in the world, according to Numbeo’s safety index for 2024.

I’ll admit it: Armenia was not on my travel radar. From a mass tourism perspective, it remains relatively undiscovered. But this little country filled with beautiful landscapes is exactly what you're looking for when you want to go somewhere no one you know has been. This is a place for those hungry for knowledge and one-of-a-kind experiences. It’s also best enjoyed with the knowledge of a local expert, like Hakob Harutyunyan, who plans custom Armenian itineraries for our boutique travel planning service, Elsewhere by Lonely Planet.

We’ve gathered a list of the top sights and activities in this beautiful, historic country.