Group Tour: Gyumri (Urban Life museum, Black fortress, old town), Harichavank
On this 10-11-hour tour you will visit Gyumri, the second largest city in Armenia. It is one of the main cultural centers of the republic, you will see the museum of urban life and national culture of Gyumri. Besides, there will be a chance to walk through the old streets of the town, visit black fortress and enjoy lunch in national restaurant (own expense). Finally visit 7th century Monastery Harichavank situated on the western slope of Mount Aragats, on a roky cape.
Description
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Hyur Service, Nalbandyan str. 96, Yerevan 0010 Armenia
starting and returning point
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Museum of National Architecture and Urban Life, Haghtanaki Ave., 47, Gyumri Armenia
Everyday life, culture and history of Gyumri are presented in the museum. This remarkable mansion was built by wealthy merchant Petros Dzitoghtsyan in 1872 from the famous red tuff of Shirak. The museum was founded in 1984 in this very building. It is included in the list of intangible monuments of history and culture of Gyumri.
Duration: 50 minutes
Stop At: Black Fortress, Gyumri Armenia
short visit of the fortress, mainly from outside
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Gyumri Main Square, Gyumri Armenia
walking tour through the old streets of Gyumri
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Harichavank Monastery, Harich Village Armenia
7th century monastery complex of Harichavank is situated on the western slope of Mount Aragats, on a roky cape. Not far from the main buildings there is a small chapel which is of great interest. The chapel is built on a piece of rock, which as a result of an earthquake split from the cape and the chapel is now towering over the canyon.
Duration: 30 minutes
Inclusions
- Professional guide: Russian group or English group + sometimes Armenian
- Air-conditioned vehicles
- Bottled water & pastries
- Admission tickets
- WiFi in the vehicles
- Vehicle & passengers insurance
- Entry/Admission - Museum of National Architecture and Urban Life
Exclusions
- Lunch price (3500 - 4500AMD = 9-11 USD)
- Hotel pick-up & drop-off
Additional information
- Infants must sit on laps
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- The duration is approximate
- Seats will not be known in advance
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 49 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
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Cancellation
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