Armenia: Full-Day Cultural Tour with Alphabet Monument Visit
ID: GYG178430-271613
Category:
Country: Armenia
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
On this full-day tour of Armenia, visit the famous and historical Alphabet Monument, explore ancient Saghmosavank, and learn how to make traditional Lavash with a local host.
After hotel pick-up, head to the Aragatsotn Province to see the treasure of Armenian modern architecture, the Alphabet Monument. In the alphabet garden, have the unique opportunity to see each letter of the alphabet carved out of tufa stone. Take a picture of you with your human-size initial and snow-capped Mount Aragats in the background.
Continue to the the beautiful and ancient Saghmosavank Monastery, located at the edge of a canyon.
Finally, visit the village Ashtarak, and thanks to Armenian hospitality, try delicious specialties prepared specially for you. Take an opportunity to witness and participate in the process of making Armenian traditional flat-bread lavash. In the evening, benefit from a safe and comfortable transfer back to your hotel in Yerevan.
Highlights
- Discover one of the oldest alphabets in the world
- Uncover the oldest Christian structure
- Enjoy a culinary experience with a traditional Armenian host family
Guiding languages
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.
