Group Tour: Gyumri (Urban Life museum, Black fortress, old town), Harichavank

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10 to 11 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

On this 10-11-hour tour you will visit Gyumri, the second largest city in Armenia. It is one of the main cultural centers of the republic, you will see the museum of urban life and national culture of Gyumri. Besides, there will be a chance to walk through the old streets of the town, visit black fortress and enjoy lunch in national restaurant (own expense). Finally visit 7th century Monastery Harichavank situated on the western slope of Mount Aragats, on a roky cape.

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicles
Vehicle & passengers insurance
Professional guide: ENG + RUS consecutively
WiFi in the vehicles
Bottled water & pastries
Admission tickets
Lunch price (3900 - 4900AMD = 10-13 USD)
Hotel pick-up & drop-off

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Hyur Service

on the left hand, little bit down from Nalbandyan and Tumanyan corner

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 10 to 11 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Hyur Service

    starting and returning point

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Museum of National Architecture and Urban Life

    Everyday life, culture and history of Gyumri are presented in the museum. This remarkable mansion was built by wealthy merchant Petros Dzitoghtsyan in 1872 from the famous red tuff of Shirak. The museum was founded in 1984 in this very building. It is included in the list of intangible monuments of history and culture of Gyumri.

    50 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Black Fortress

    short visit of the fortress, mainly from outside

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Gyumri Main Square

    walking tour through the old streets of Gyumri

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Harichavank Monastery

    7th century monastery complex of Harichavank is situated on the western slope of Mount Aragats, on a roky cape. Not far from the main buildings there is a small chapel which is of great interest. The chapel is built on a piece of rock, which as a result of an earthquake split from the cape and the chapel is now towering over the canyon.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Supplied by Hyur Service

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Historical Tours
Walking Tours
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Cancellation Policy

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