Private tour to Haghpat, Sanahin Private guided tour
ID: GYG494043-O-874433
Category:
Country: Armenia
Duration:
10:00 hours
Description
Land of Noah offers a tour to the monasteries of Haghpat, Sanahin and Akhtala situated in the Lori region of Armenia, dating back to the 10th to 13th centuries.
With our wonderful tour, you have an opportunity to explore the two must see places in Armenia, which are placed on UNESCO's World Heritage List: Haghpat and Sanahin Monasteries.
The two monastic complexes of Haghpat and Sanahin are situated in the Lori Marz (region) of Armenia, dating back to the 10th to 13th centuries.
The monastery of Haghpat, founded by Queen Khosrovanush (wife of the Armenian King Ashot III) in AD 976, consists of one narthex, two corridor-sepulchers, a refectory, a scriptorium, the Chapel of Hamazasp, a belfry, several chapel-tombs and cross-stones (khachkars)․
Sanahin used to be the administrative centre and family burial place of the Kyurikyan Bagratids (10th and 11th centuries), as well as the Episcopal residence for the diocese (until the 11th century). The Sanahin monastery contains St Astvatsatsin (Holy Mother of God), St Amenaprkich (Redeemer) and St Grigor Churches, narthex, scriptorium, belfry and academy.
Highlights
- Explore UNESCO heritage monasteries
- Admire the nature of Lori region
- Visit the must see places in Northern Armenia
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please wait in the hotel lobby 5 minutes before your scheduled pick-up time. Our employee/s will meet you in the lobby.
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
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
