Full-Day Tour to North Armenia: Sanahin and Haghpat

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ID: GYG167687-252992
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Country: Armenia

Duration: 11:00 hours


Description

Visit the unique monument of the Armenian Alphabet in Aparan. Journey to the Sanahin and visit the Haghpat Monasteries. Then as the last stop admire the medieval bridge of Sanahin.
Meet your guide in front of your hotel after the lunch to start your journey:

You will cross the beautiful Aragatsotn Province hills as you drive west from Yerevan in an air-conditioned vehicle. You will arrive at the village Artashavan which is the home of the monument of Armenian Alphabet. Here you will find giant 39 stone letters dedicated to the founder of Armenia's alphabet.

Your tour will make its second stop in Sanain village where the medieval Sanahin church is located. It's one of the greatest Medieval monasteries of Armenia with beautiful architecture. The complex has numerous khachkars (stones with elaborate engravings representing a cross) and bishop grave sites scattered throughout it.

After lunch, you will make a stop in Alaverdi town, where the medieval Sanahin bridge is located. It's one of the most significant architectural constructions of medieval Armenia. The bridge is located above narrow and fertile banks of the River Debed flow. The basalt bridge with its bewitching outlines, type of stone and colour combines with the picturesque surrounding becoming its inseparable treasure.

Finally, the tour heads to Hagpat village, where you will enjoy postcard-perfect landscapes and medieval Hagpat Monastery complex which has a unique architecture including the unusual gavit, the defence of the monastery. Haghpaht had a significant influence on Armenian culture.

The Sanahin Bridge along with the monasteries of Sanahin and Haghpat is on the UNESCO World Heritage list. In the evening you will be returned to your Yerevan hotel.

Highlights

  • Visit Armenian’s best-known treasures, including the monument of Armenian Alphabet, Sanahin and Haghpat monasteries, the medieval Sanahin bridge
  • Learn about the history of Armenian Alphabet, about the history, culture, and important figures of this province
  • Discover the wonderful natural views in Province Lori
  • Enjoy your lunch by the tasting of traditional Armenian dishes

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You are required to bring and wear a mask
The tour guide will wait for you in front of your hotel at 9:30 AM.

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.