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Step into Armenia’s spiritual and cultural heritage with a journey through the UNESCO World Heritage monasteries of Haghpat and Sanahin, masterpieces of medieval Armenian architecture. Explore the stunning fortress-like Akhtala Monastery, famous for its rare frescoes, and then unwind at the enchanting Zarni Parni cave complex, surrounded by breathtaking views of Debed Canyon.
Your English-speaking driver will not only ensure a safe and comfortable trip but will also share the key stories and facts about each site, while helping you with anything you may need along the way. This is the perfect balance of history, culture, and natural beauty—experienced in a warm and welcoming way.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
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1Haghpat Monastery
Haghpat Monastery was built in the 10th through 13th centuries. Haghpat Monastery was once one of the largest centres of science, with a rich collection of manuscripts. It had premises for copying library manuscripts, plus cafeterias and universities. Of all the structures only the main church of St. Nishan (967-991) with sculptural images on the outside and frescos (13th-14th centuries) inside, St. Gregory Church (1005), the small dome church of St. Astvatsatsin (12th-13th centuries), the 13th-century cafeteria, the 13th-century book depository, the belfry (1245), and khachkars have survived.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
2Zarni Parni
The ‘‘Zarni-Parni‘‘ cave castle complex is located in a picturesque forest canyon with a delightful panoramic view of the Kayan fortress not far from the village of Haghpat.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included -
3Akhtala Monastery
Akhtala also known as Pghindzavank (meaning Coppermine Monastery) is a 10th-century Armenian Apostolic monastery located in the town of Akhtala in the marz of Lori, 185 kilometres (115 mi) north of Yerevan
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
4Monastery of Sanahin
Sanahin Monastery is an Armenian monastery founded in the 10th century in Sanahin in the Lori Province of Armenia. The name Sanahin literally translates from Armenian as 'this one is older than that one', presumably representing a claim to being an older monastery than the neighbouring Haghpat Monastery, together with which it forms a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
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- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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