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Full-Day Tour To Northern Armenia's Medieval Monasteries

  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Religious, Architecture, History

  • Duration

    10 Hours

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    Armenian, English, Hindi, Russian, Thai

Description

Explore the medieval monuments of Northern Armenia and check out the centuries-old Sanahin & Haghpat Monastery complexes. Visit the Akhtala Monastery, an early settlement area since the Bronze Period, which is now considered one of the most notable architectural monuments in Armenia. 

Highlights
  • Visit the Sanahin and Haghpat Monasteries
  • Check out the Akhtala Fortress
  • See the magnificent Surb Astvacacin Church
  • Visit Sanahin, Haghpat, & Akhtala Monastery expand_more
    • Meet with your tour guide at the hotel in Alaverdi
    • Visit the masterpieces of medieval Armenian architecture, Sanahin and Haghpat Monasteries. These Monasteries are huge complexes in the North of Armenia founded in the 12th-13th centuries. Both are outstanding masterpieces of Armenian architecture in which artistic merits transcended the limits of the national culture. They are included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
    • Stroll through the Akhtala Monastery, built on an elevated rocky outcrop surrounded by deep canyons from three sides. Archaeological excavations have shown that humans have occupied the area since the early Bronze Age. It was built from blue basalt and was considered to be unapproachable by the enemies.
    • Check out the church walls of Surb Astvacacin, which is famous for its highly artistic frescoes and cover the inside walls, partitions, and the building's bearings.
    • Travel back to your hotel after the tour. 
What's Included

  • Transportation in SUV Toyota

  • English-speaking Armenian tour guide

  • Free wifi in the car

  • One water bottle per person

What's Excluded

  • Hotel (approximately 20$ to 100$ per person)

  • Food (lunch will be approximately 10$ per person)

  • Entry tickets for monuments

Meeting Point

Alaverdi, Armenia

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Persons
1 To 1 USD 380 Per Person
2 To 2 USD 200 Per Person
3 To 3 USD 150 Per Person
4 To 4 USD 120 Per Person
5 To 5 USD 90 Per Person
6 To 6 USD 80 Per Person

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USD 380 / person