Amberd Fortress Tours

You might be free to visit today, but Amberd Fortress hasn't always been so welcoming! Get to know the story behind this mighty stronghold and exactly what it was built to defend.

You'll be spoiled for sightseeing choice when staying in Byurakan. Amberd Fortress is a good place to kick off here, but there are loads of other fine places to explore. Byurakan Observatory, Tegher Monastery, and St. Hovhannes are close to the history-filled fortress and and will cap off your day nicely.

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Median Hotel City Center Yerevan

Median Hotel City Center Yerevan

4 out of 5
Kentron
per person
Sep 10 - Sep 14
found 2 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Los Angeles (LAX) to Yerevan (EVN)
8.8/10 Excellent! (5 reviews)
Homma Village House

Homma Village House

4 out of 5
per person
Sep 10 - Sep 14
found 2 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Los Angeles (LAX) to Yerevan (EVN)
No reviews
Deluxe 2-bedroom apartment by Sweet Home

Deluxe 2-bedroom apartment by Sweet Home

3.5 out of 5
Kentron
per person
Sep 10 - Sep 14
found 2 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Los Angeles (LAX) to Yerevan (EVN)
No reviews

Popular places to visit

Zvartnots Ruins in Armenia with Mt Ararat in the background.

Zvartnots Cathedral

Find out about the history of Ecmiadzin with a stop at Zvartnots Cathedral. Discover the area's waterfalls and cathedral.

Zvartnots Cathedral

Radio Optical Observatory ROT-54

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Radio Optical Observatory ROT-54 in Byurakan. Make some time to visit the monuments while you're in the area.

Radio Optical Observatory ROT-54

Tegher Monastery

You can find out about the history of Byurakan with a trip to Tegher Monastery. Discover the area's museums and churches.

Tegher Monastery

St. Hovhannes

You can learn about the history of Byurakan with a trip to St. Hovhannes. Make some time to visit the monuments while you're in the area.

St. Hovhannes

Byurakan Observatory

You can find out about the history of Byurakan with a stop at Byurakan Observatory. Make time to visit the churches and monuments while you're in the area.

Byurakan Observatory

Arshakid Kings Mausoleum

Learn about the local history of Aghdzk with a stop at Arshakid Kings Mausoleum.

Arshakid Kings Mausoleum

Best Lodging Options Near Amberd Fortress

Latar Hotel Complex

Latar Hotel Complex

5 out of 5
Silikyan District, 5th St., 58, Yerevan
Latar Hotel Complex
Aghababyan's Hotel

Aghababyan's Hotel

5 out of 5
Nazarbekyan str. 25/5, Yerevan, Kotayk
Aghababyan's Hotel
La Defense Hotel Yerevan

La Defense Hotel Yerevan

4 out of 5
300/1 Tichina St, Yerevan, Armavir Province
La Defense Hotel Yerevan
Luxe Plaza Hotel near EVN Zvartnots airport

Luxe Plaza Hotel near EVN Zvartnots airport

3 out of 5
Parakar , Isahak Gasparyan 24, 24, Parakar, Armavir Province
Luxe Plaza Hotel near EVN Zvartnots airport
ibis Yerevan Center

ibis Yerevan Center

3 out of 5
Northern Avenue 5/1, Yerevan
ibis Yerevan Center
ASA hotel

ASA hotel

3 out of 5
5 Gusan Sheram Street, 51/5, Yerevan, Yerevan
ASA hotel
Olympia Hotel

Olympia Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Barbyuss Street 64, Yerevan
Olympia Hotel
Aleppo Hotel in Yerevan

Aleppo Hotel in Yerevan

3 out of 5
10/3 Sebastia St, Yerevan
Aleppo Hotel in Yerevan
Castle Family Hotel

Castle Family Hotel

2.5 out of 5
Riga st. 92, Yerevan, Yerevan
Castle Family Hotel
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