National GeographicOct 20, 2026Why Armenia Is Becoming an Adventure Traveler’s Dream DestinationOngoing improvements to the Transcaucasian Trail mean that the best way to experience the country’s natural beauty and rich cultural history is on foot.16 things in this storyAreni-1 CaveSightSite of a 6,000-year-old wineryAreni Wine FestivalFestivalElsewhereTranscaucasian TrailTrailMeghri, ArmeniaStretches over 500 miles through diverse landscapesLake Arpi National ParkSightArpi, ArmeniaNorthern endpoint of the Transcaucasian TrailMeghri FortressSightMeghri, ArmeniaHilltop landmark in Syunik ProvinceTatev MonasterySightTatev, Armenia9th-century monastery above Vorotan GorgeOld MartirosHotelMartiros, ArmeniaFamily-run guesthouse for cheese making and brandyMount AzhdahakSightSevan, ArmeniaHighest point in Gegham Mountains, nearly 12,000 feetArevik National ParkSightMeghri, ArmeniaSouthern region with forestsDilijan National ParkSightDilijan, ArmeniaForests with warm shades of gold and crimson in fallGegham MountainsSightSevan, ArmeniaVolcanic plateau with crater lakes and alpine meadowsVayots Dzor ProvinceNeighborhoodYeghegnadzor, ArmeniaRegion with vineyards and rust-colored cliffsSyunik ProvinceNeighborhoodKapan, ArmeniaRegion with deep canyons and mountain passesSheep Shearing FestivalFestivalSyunik, ArmeniaLoriNeighborhoodVanadzor, ArmeniaTavushNeighborhoodDilijan, ArmeniaRead the full piece at National Geographic →
