Saghmosavank, Alphabet Alley, Amberd, barbecue picnic, Karmravor, Oshakan
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Group discount starts from | 10 people | ||||||
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Price per person | from $19 |
Description
This tour starts at 10:00 am from the local operators office in central Yerevan. You will be transported to the Western part of Armenia where the first stop is the Saghmosavank monastery, located on the edge of the Kasakh river canyon and was built in the 13th century by Vachutian dukes. The main church is adjacent to the scriptorium, where many manuscripts have been produced during the centuries.
The next stop is the Armenian alphabet monument located in the village of Artashavan. It was erected in 2005 to honor the 1600th anniversary of the creation of the Armenian alphabet. It was designed by the famous Armenian architect, Jim Torosyan. Next up, visit the Amberd fortress. The principal architectural features of medieval fortress-building have found their reflection in this fortress. Having been built on a naturally well-defended cape, Amberd has served for many years as an important military fort. Next to this secular edifice is the Karmravor church built in 1026 by the duke Vahram Pahlavuni. This exquisite church is considered to be the jewel of Ashtarak. It was built in the 7th century and still to this day is almost completely intact. It has a cross-shaped ground plan from the inside and outside.
The last stop is Oshakan village which has been a holy place since the 5th century, when in 440 due to the duke Vahan Amatuni's efforts the creator of Armenian alphabet Mesrop Mashtots was buried there and a small church was built over his tomb. You will then be returned to the local operators office in Central Yerevan.
Duration: 6-7 hours
In case of unfavorable weather conditions or unexpected circumstances, for security purposes the company reserves the right to change, reduce or cancel the tour.
The price includes
Transportation by comfortable vehicles with AC Guide service (Armenian, Russian, English consecutively) Water and cookies Entrance fees Insurance of vehicle and passengers
The price does not include
Barbecue picnic