Alphabet Alley, Aragats (Lake Kari), Amberd, "ArmAs" (winery)
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Group discount starts from | 10 people | ||||
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Price per person | from $17 |
Description
This tour starts at 09.00 am from the local operators office in Central Yerevan. You will be transported to the Western part of Armenia where the first stop is Armenian alphabet monument located in the village of Artashavan. It was erected in 2005 to the 1600 anniversary of creation of the Armenian alphabet by the design of the famous Armenian architect Jim Torosyan.
The next stop is slopes of Mount Aragats, the highest peak of the Republic of Armenia (4095 m). This four-peaked giant is the most favorite mountain of climbers. On the way to the southern peak the best stop is at Kari Lich (Stone Lake), which is at the height of 3250m. On the top one opens the most attractive scene: the silhouette of green valleys from one side, the eternal snow and silver lakes from other sides and the Biblical Mount Ararat far in the fog of Ararat Valley.
Next up visit 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 for long time served as an important military fort. Next to this secular edifice there is a 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 has come to our days almost intact. It has a cross-shaped ground plan from inside and outside.
Lunch will be at a cozy restaurant surrounded by nature. One can choose the meal between 4 offered options in the vehicle before arrival to the restaurant and pay on the spot.
After lunch you will visit ArmAs winery. ArmAs is revitalizing Armenia's wine-making legacy by creating elegant wines that stem from one of our country's best natural resources, the idyllic terroir of the vine. It is no coincidence that Armenia, known as the birthplace of the vine, is also the site of the oldest known wine-making ruins, dating back to 6,100 years.
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 Wine tasting
The price does not include
Lunch