Private Day Trip From Yerevan to Gyumri

This Private Day Trip is the best way to discover Gyumri, Armenia's second largest city & cultural capital with the local traditions & national spirit. Gyumri is the heart of humor and joy of Armenia.
Get ready in order to explore and admire the unique architecture of the streets of colorful Gyumri:
• First you will visit Gyumri Museum of National Architecture and Urban Life, better known as Dzitoghtsyan House-Museum. This remarkable mansion was built by wealthy merchant Petros Dzitoghtsyan in 1872. The museum was founded in 1984 where you can see everyday life, culture and history of Gyumri.
• The next stop is Kumayri historic district, one of the few places in Armenia with an authentic historical urban Armenian architecture. Kumayri is the oldest area of the city, full of traditions and culture. People from all over the world are attracted to the historic district, because of its unique houses, amazing churches and delightful cuisine. The city has recently become part of the World Monuments Fund. Gyumri’s architecture is just one of the major attributes that contains a long and rich history. Houses in Gyumri are built with indigenous red and black tuff, a volcanic stone used for construction. Luckily for the Gyumri city and their citizens, this district has survived two mayor earthquakes.
• Vardanants Square which is the central square of Gyumri. You can take a walk around the square and attend the fascinating buildings like Holy Savior’s Church and the Seven Wounds of the Holy Mother of God builds 19th century.
• And the last visit is the Black Fortress, one of the famous monuments of Gyumri. The fortress is included in the list of intangible monuments of history and culture of Gyumri. It was built in 1834 and represent a comlex of military and architectural buildings.
Enjoy your stay in our country.

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This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 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.