There are many resorts in the main cities of Armenia. Tsaghkadzor, Sevan, Dilijan, Vanadzor and Djermuk are famous for their good holiday resorts. The information about some resorts in Armenia is available here.

   In summer the vivid nature of Armenian highland is at the peak of its perfection in Sevan, Dilijan and Djermuk. Tsaghkadzor with all its winter sport facilities is the best winter resort.

    There are many different hotels in Yerevan, fitting into 3 to 5 star categories, with rates fluctuating between $25 & $300. The information about some hotels in Yerevan is available here.

    The weather in Armenia is cold in winter and hot in summer.

    In summer +25C ~ +35C (75F ~ 95F) , in winter -15C ~ -5C (5F ~ 25F).

    The traditional and most popular Armenian dishes are: dolma (ground meat, wrapped in cabbage or stuffed in egg-plants, peppers and tomatoes), barbeque, kebab, qyufta, khash. Lavash is the Armenian bread, the perfect component part of Armenian meal.

    Souvenirs can be purchased in Vernisage at weekends. That's an open-air crafts market in the center of Yerevan, close to the Republic Square. There are many other souvenir shops on Tumanian and Abovian streets.

    You can get detailed information at http://www.port.am/afisha (in Armenian and Russian), at http://www.armeniainfo.am (in English) or at http://www.museums.am (in English).

     The oldest church in Armenia is the Holly Mother See of St. Echmiadzin founded in 303.

     Old Armenian manuscripts and books are kept in Matenadaran. Those are unique and do not have analogues in the world. The first printed Armenian book, the smallest and the biggest books can also be found in Matenadaran. For details visit http://www.matenadaran.am.

     Armenians are very hospitable and the guest in Armenian family is always welcomed. For accommodating details contact us at: contact@hyurservice.com.

     We will be pleased to organize a tour to a village, where a dinner party in a family farmhouse will allow you to enjoy music and local food. Here you can even try to bake lavash or churn out yogurt.

     "Khachkar" is a kind of symbol for Armenia. It is a piece of art unique in its style and significance. Many different khachkars can be explored in the village of Noratus.

     The monastery of Khor Virap is the closest place to the legendary mountain.

     The Armenian currency is called Dram. The shops are dealing only in dram.

     There are currency exchange offices everywhere in Yerevan. Banks exchange currency, too.

      All major credit cards are accepted at Banks, hotels and several shops in Yerevan.

     There are ATMs on Abovian, Tigran Mets, Tumanian, Isahakian and Baghramian streets. Be aware of possible fees charged per transaction.

     Yes, of course. The pricelist is here.

     Yes, everyone leaving Armenia should pay 10000 drams airport tax. The law does not refer to: the children under 12 years, the staff of international organizations, the diplomatic passport possessors, the employees of the embassies and their families.

     Armenian, Russian and Ukraine airlines realize direct flights from almost all the big cities of CIS countries. Armenian, Austrian, British, Caspian, Syrian, Arabic airlines have direct flights from Paris, Vienna, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Dubai, London, Teheran, Aleph, Damask, Beirut. The timetable of the main flights to/from Yerevan is available here.

     You can get a visa upon your arrival in Yerevan, at Zvartnots airport. The documentation process takes about 20-25 minutes. The visa is provided for 120 days. The cost is 15000 dram, approx. 50 USD/35 EUR. By the expiration of the visa dates it should be prolonged (500 dram approx. 1.6 USD/1 EUR per extra day). Visas can also be obtained prior to arrival to Armenia, on the Internet at:
http://www.armeniaforeignministry.com/eVisa/.
The combined application processing and e-Visa fee is $60. Only credit card payments are accepted.

     Any amount of foreign currency can be taken to Armenia. In case of taking more than 10000 USD (or equivalent currency) out of the country, customs declaration should be filled in.

     The visa to Artsakh is necessary for all foreign country citizens, except the ones from CIS countries.

     International calls can be made in the Post Offices. There are also telephone cards sold everywhere, which allow to make a call from home.

     Here in Yerevan you can taste the dishes of Arabian ("Lagonid" 37, Nalbandyan), Chinese ("Great Wall" 4, Proshian), Indian ("Originals" 23, Komitas), Italian (Ai Leoni, 40, Tumanian), Russian("Slovanian", 13, Amirian), as well as of many other cuisines.

     Metro ($0,11), taxicabs ($1-$3), buses ($0,16) and minibuses ($0,22) are available in Yerevan. There are taxicabs, buses and minibuses running out of Yerevan.

     The electricity in Armenia is 220 Volt, 50 Hz.