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This trip will take you to unique abandoned urbex locations. These places are not normally accessible. With our trip, legal access is guaranteed. So you will discover unique locations that will take you right back to Soviet times. Our trip is a photo trip. This means we travel with a small group. You get freedom, time and nobody walks in front of your camera. Besides, you will see a lot of Armenia.
Minimum number of travelers per booking: 5
What's Included
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Meeting and pickup
We organise an included transfer from the airport to the hotel.
Itinerary
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1Yerevan
We will arrive in Yerevan on the first day of our photo trip. Check-in time at the hotel from 14:00. For those who arrive earlier than evening, we will meet in one of the cosy restaurants in bustling Yerevan (at your own expense). You will be told all kinds of practical things for day 2. Afterwards, we will stroll through Yerevan and head towards our hotel.
3 hours • Admission ticket free -
2Khor Virap
We visit the beautiful Khor Virap Monastery. It is photogenically located right in front of the high Ararat mountain. We take all the time here for the best photos.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
3Noravank Monastery
Among red rocks and after a narrow gorge lies the beautifully situated Noravank monastery. So photogenic and so unique. A place where we really take our time.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
4
We have plenty of time to photograph an abandoned Soviet-era textile factory. The factory has many surprises, beautiful machinery and wonderful colours. A time capsule!
3 hours • Admission ticket free -
5
Just before the highest point of the beautiful Selim pass lies an abandoned and ancient caravanserai. If your eyes are used to the darkness inside, you can take extraordinary photos here.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Monastery Sevanavank
At the most beautiful spot in Lake Sevan is an ancient monastery. It is so beautiful and photogenic that we don't want to drive past it.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
7Alaverdi
We visit one or two abandoned cable car buildings that in Soviet times provided a link between two important living and working places.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
8Alaverdi
We visit a huge and largely abandoned factory that meant a lot to all its inhabitants during the Soviet period. Here you will be short of eyes and ears, and you will fill up your memory card.
3 hours • Admission ticket free -
9Monastery of Sanahin
This beautiful monastery with its lovely gardens is an extremely mystical and photogenic place. It is so close that we like to stop here for a few good photos.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
10Mikoyan Brothers Museum
The designer of the MiG lived in Sanahin. At his beautiful house museum is a real jet plane. Crazy and beautiful place!
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
11
In Vanadzor, we visit a still-operating factory from the Soviet period where time has stood still. We also discover an abandoned Soviet train in dry storage in the given. Very special.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
12
In the mountains lies a fantastic urbex site. This is an abandoned Soviet pioneer camp including Soviet art, statues, swimming pool etc. And in a fantastic location!
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
13
You cannot visit this unique venue lightly. There are beautiful and huge telescopes and a unique control room from the Soviet period. Completely intact. A highlight!
3 hours • Admission ticket included -
14Amberd Fortress
This abandoned fort is in a beautiful location. Extremely photogenic and with rich history.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
15
A beautiful monastery, very nearby and with stunning views. We won't skip that one.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
16Garni Temple
A relic from days gone by. It's just still there. A temple amidst the most beautiful mountains. Photogenic, special and a must-see.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
17The Monastery of Geghard
This ancient monastery is carved into the rocks. It has extraordinary acoustics and beautiful carvings. Unesco protected.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
18Yerevan
You can choose what to do with your time, but we can certainly do some urbex photography. Also in the middle of Yerevan.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Arrival (September 12 2026)
Khor Virap, Noravank, abandoned Soviet textile factory
Caravanserai, monasteries and cable car operating building
Huge factory site, Unesco monastery Sanahin and Mikoyan house museum
Soviet pioneer camp, Stalin style abandoned factory, abandoned Soviet train
Abandoned radio telescope with control building, Amberd castle
Garni temple, Geghard monastery, urbex in Yerevan
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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