Armenia: Amberd, Alphabet Alley and Saghmosavank Day Trip Armenia: Amberd, Lake Kari and Saghmosavank Day Trip
ID: GYG400087-726963
Category:
Country: Armenia
Duration:
09:00 hours
Description
Explore Armenia's most inspiring sights. Visit Amberd fortress, the picturesque Tegher monastery, participate in a special master class, take a nice picture at Alphabet Alley, admire the medieval architecture of Saghmosavank.
On this tour, you will visit Amberd, a fortress on the southern slope of Mount Aragats, founded in the 7th century. Next up is Tegher monastery, built in the first half of the 13th century, offering picturesque views of the Byurakan observatory.
Discover the secrets of Armenian sweets during a master class in an Armenian village garden. There comes the Alley of Armenian Letters (Alphabet Alley), which was built on the slopes of Mount Aragats in honor of the 1600th anniversary of the creation of the Armenian alphabet.
This monument is unique not only in Armenia but all around the World. At the end of the program, visit Saghmosavank, a 13th-century Armenian monastic complex, unique due to its frescoes with biblical themes and the perfect harmony with the environment – vertical cliffs of Kasakh gorge.
Highlights
- Marvel at the medieval architectural details
- Reveal the culinary secrets of Armenian national sweets
- Enjoy harmony at nature
- Explore the history of creation of the Armenian alphabet
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Seats are not fixed in advance
All required protective equipment is provided
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
Meeting point is at Hyur Service (Head Office).
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
