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Sanahin, Haghpat, Odzun, Akhta
  • Activity duration is 14 hours14h
    14h
  • English
Starting time: 7:30am
Price details
$43.00 x 1 Adult$43.00

Total
Price is $43.00
Until Sat, Nov 1

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guide service and Transportation
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Insurance, Food

Know before you book

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Monastery of Sanahin
  • 2h
Founded in the 10th century, the Sanahin monastery complex coincides with the period of the Bagratuni dynasty. The first church, Surb Astvatsatsin, was built in 51. The monastery has five churches, a library, a bell tower, an academy, and a royal tomb. By the way, the oldest academy in Armenia is located here. Along with Haghbat, Sanahin was among the first to be included under UNESCO's global protection.
Haghpat Monastery
  • 2h
Haghbat is located close to Sanahin and is a vast monastic complex with many churches and religious and secular buildings. The first church, Surb Nshan, was built in 976. The biggest library in Armenia was found in Haghbat, where there was a special way to store books. They were placed in the holes, and wine was placed with them in an open state so that moisture would not spoil the manuscripts. Haghbat has been an important center of Armenian history, culture, and education for centuries.
Akhtala Monastery
  • 2h
The church named after Saint Mariam Astsvatsatsin of the Akhtala monastery complex is the largest in the region among the churches named after the holy virgin. With its unique frescoes, architecture and sculptures, this monastery has been a spiritual centre for Armenians and many other peoples for centuries. In the territory of the monastery complex are St. Grigor Lusavorich church, underground bath, royal palace and other buildings. Due to the abundance of copper, the settlement was named Akhtala, after which the monastery was named. Akhtala is one of the unique historical and cultural places with its passport, a record in the form of a khachkar, in which it is written that Mariam, the daughter of King Kyurike, founded the monastery.
Odzun Church
  • 1h
Odzun Church, located in Armenia's Lori Province, is an 8th-century basilica originally built in the 4th century, notable for its unique architectural features and intricate carvings. It serves as a significant cultural and historical site, reflecting Armenia's rich Christian heritage and attracting visitors with its artistic brilliance and surrounding ancient cemetery.
Alaverdi
  • 1h
Mendz Er cave The cave is located in Alaverdi, on the road to Sanahin Monastery. The complex is a museum-restaurant, one part of which is inside the cave and the other outdoors. Visitors can admire the beautiful views of Debed Gorge and surrounding settlements. The complex offers Armenian and international cuisine.

Location

Activity location

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    Monastery of Sanahin
    • 1705, Alaverdi, Armenia

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Komitas Yerevan State Conservatory
    • 1a Sayat-Nova Avenue
    • 0001, Yerevan, Yerevan, Armenia

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