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Stop At: Hyur Service, Nalbandyan str. 96, Yerevan 0010 Armenia

starting and returning point

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Haghpat Monastery, next to Saint Nshan Church, Haghpat 1722 Armenia

Situated not far from Sanahin, Haghpat monastery has its significant place in the historical and cultural life of Armenia. It was built during the reign of king Ashot Bagratuni. Numerous valuable manuscripts and miniature paintings have been produced in the scriptorium of Haghpat for many centuries. In the 18th century the famous Armenian bard Sayat-Nova u sed to live and create in this monastery. The belfry with its unique architectural composition is of stunning interest. The site is included in UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Zarni Parni, H-25, Haghpat Armenia

Zarni-Parni is a cave castle complex in Lori region. It is located in a forest canyon with a magnificent view of the Kayan fortress, which is close to the village of Haghpat, famous for its monastery. The complex consists of the "Zarni er" and "Parni er" castles, as well as the "Tsak er" cave. Some historical records note, that renowned scholar and philosopher Hovhannes Imastaser used to live and work in this cave. Currently the area is turned into a historical museum, where one can find number of rare ancient agricultural tools and household items.

Near the cave there is a tavern and winery to enjoy local drinks and dishes of Armenian cuisine.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Akhtala Monastery, Off 1st Raffi St., Akhtala Armenia

The Akhtala fortress and monastery are situated in Lori district. It is constructed on a plateau resembling a peninsula, surrounded with deep gorges from three sides. In the 10th century the masons could exactly derive benefit from the nature in order to make the fortress more fortified. The fortress is strengthened with huge ramparts and there are two pyramid-shaped watchtowers, rising above from both sides of the main entrance. The monastery of Akhtala, comprised of three churches, is in the territory of the fortress.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Aramyants Castle / Mansion, 5Q2Q+WFG, Pokr Ayrum, Armenia

The Aramyants castle, one of the jewels of Swiss architecture, is situated in the town of Akhtala in Lori region. It is distinguished for its magnificent appearance and interesting history of 120 years. The castle belonged to Mikael Aramyants, a prominent Armenian businessman, living in Tbilisi. It was built for his daughter with pneumonia, since Akhtala has the best climate in the entire Caucasus region. Many famous people used to spend their holidays in the town, among them opera singer Fiodor Shalyapin, Armenian poet Hovhannes Tumanyan, spiritual and cultural figure Khrimyan Hayrik and others.
The castle of Mikael Aramyants has its own place in the pages of Armenian history, as the declaration of the First Republic of Armenia was adopted here.

Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Monastery of Sanahin, Alaverdi 1705 Armenia

The monastery of Sanahin is on the right bank of Debed river. This architectural complex consists of several churches, seminary, book depository. The building of the seminary, which connects St. Astvatsatsin (Holy Mother of God) and Allsaviour churches, was from the outset built to make the edifices more earthquake-resistant. The site is included in UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List.

Duration: 45 minutes

• Professional guide: ENG + RUS + ARM consecutively
• Air-conditioned vehicles
• Bottled water & pastries
• Admission tickets
• WiFi in the vehicles
• Vehicle & passengers insurance
• Entry/Admission - Aramyants Castle / Mansion
• Entry/Admission - Zarni Parni

• Lunch price (3500 - 4500AMD = 9-11 USD)
• Hotel pick-up & drop-off

• Not wheelchair accessible
• Infants must sit on laps
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
• The duration is approximate
• Seats will not be known in advance
• Stroller accessible
• Near public transportation
• Most travelers can participate
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking

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