Discover Armenia
Experience ancient monasteries, welcoming people and the pink capital Yerevan.
Explore the tourWhy Armenia?
A country that inspires, between the Caucasus and Ararat.
An ancient land
Armenia is one of the oldest countries in the world, and in 301 AD it became the first state to adopt Christianity.
UNESCO heritage
Monasteries, cathedrals and the sound of the duduk flute, Armenia’s heritage is widely recognized by UNESCO.
Cuisine & wine
6,000 years of wine history in Areni, cognac, lavash and tolma, honest, delicious, unspoiled.
Hospitality
At table with local families and in a duduk master’s garden: encounters that stay with you.
Great nature
Lake Sevan at 1,900 metres, green Dilijan and the majestic Mount Ararat.
Pink Yerevan
A capital built of tuff stone: the Cascade, Republic Square, cafés and a real zest for life.
Armenia in pictures
Khor Virap Monastery with a view of Mount Ararat
Tatev Monastery above the Vorotan gorge
Noravank Monastery in the red canyon
Lake Sevan, the largest lake of the Caucasus
Temple of Garni in the Azat valley
Geghard rock-cut monastery
Armenia in numbers
years of city history in Yerevan
churches and monasteries across the country
meters high rises Mount Ararat
meters above sea level lies Lake Sevan
Our tours
Carefully curated round trips with German-speaking guides, in small groups and with genuine encounters.
Armenia: A journey full of history, hospitality and unforgettable encounters
9 days / 8 nights · incl. Areni wine festival
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In the Footsteps of Armenia's UNESCO World Heritage
8 days / 7 nights · group tour from Dortmund
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11 days / 10 nights · experience tour with many encounters
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Discover Armenia: culture, nature and adventure for young travellers
9 days / 8 nights · especially for travellers aged 18 to 30
View the full itineraryImpressions of Armenia
Experience Armenia
Video: Landscapes near Garni and Marmashen Monastery (Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0)
Akunq: Armenian for “source”
“Akunq” (Armenian: ակունք) means source, the origin and strength of our journeys. Akunq Reisen stands for personally accompanied, German-speaking tours of Armenia with genuine encounters off the standard routes: based in Germany, with the heart in Armenia.
Good to know
Getting there
Direct flights from many European cities, approx. 4, 5 hours.
Entry
German / EU passport holders may stay visa-free up to 180 days per year.
Money
The currency is the Armenian dram (AMD); cards are widely accepted.
Best season
May, June and September, October, autumn brings the wine harvest and festivals.
Ready for Armenia?
Let’s talk about your journey, non-binding, personal and in German.