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Tour to Mount Aragats, Amberd Fortress and Kasakh Gorge

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Duration: 8 Hours

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Overview

If you are looking for a tour to the mountains, if you are looking for a rich, interesting, varied tour from Yerevan for the whole day without long journeys, then this luxurious excursion program is just for you. Within one tour you will have time to get acquainted with the cultural heritage of the country and with architectural and historical masterpieces and see epic mountain landscapes. Mount Aragats is the highest point of modern Armenia and one of the most beautiful and picturesque places in the country. Since ancient times, the surroundings of the mountain have been inhabited, as evidenced by ancient temples and fortresses, archaeological excavations of dwellings. During this 8-hour tour, we will have a unique opportunity not only to get acquainted with nature and culture, but also to experience a unique gastronomic experience – try the best Armenian khash in a traditional tavern on the slopes of Mount Aragats.

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9 Yerevan – Mount Aragats

Departure from Yerevan to the north of Armenia - to the highest mountain of Armenia, Aragats.

Departure from Yerevan

10:00 Hovhanavank Monastery and Kasakh Gorge

On the way we will stop at the medieval monastery of Hovhanavank. Here, in the Basilica of St. Gregory (5th century) there is one of the few iconostases in Armenia. Adjacent to the temple to the north are the ruins of the church of the first Christians, dating back to the beginning of the 4th century. The main church of the monastery, Surb Karapet, was built in the 13th century. On the territory of the monastery there are ruins of an ancient fortress wall with towers. The monastery is located directly above the cliff into the Kasakh gorge and from here you can see a truly epic mountain landscape.

Departure from Yerevan
Travel time: 30 min. / 25 km

11:00 Alley of the Armenian Alphabet

Stop at the monument to the Armenian alphabet in the village of Artashavan, Aragatsotn region, on the western slope of Mount Aragats. The complex was built in 2005, to mark the 1600th anniversary of the creation of Armenian writing. The complex includes sculptures of 39 letters of the Armenian alphabet, as well as monuments to great Armenian thinkers. All letters and statues are made of Armenian tuff. A favorite pastime of tourists at this place is to find the Armenian letter for their initials and take a photo with it as a souvenir.

Departure from Ovanavank
Travel time: 30 min. / 25 km

12:30 Amberd Fortress

Amberd Fortress is a historical defensive complex on the slope of Mount Aragats, including a 7th century castle and an 11th century church. The founders of the fortress were the princely family of Kamsakaroans, but the castle was later acquired by the Bagratuni dynasty, becoming the most important outpost of the kingdom. The fortress is one of the most visited places in Armenia among guests and local residents.

Departure from Artashavan
Travel time: 50 min. / 25 km

14:00 Time for lunch

Not far from the mountain village of Byurakan, there is the Amberd tavern, where you have the opportunity to taste truly the best khash in Armenia.

Departure from Amberd
Travel time: 10 min. / 10 km

15:30 Lake Kari

Along an asphalt road, in favorable weather, we climb to the picturesque mountain lake Kari on the slope of Mount Aragats - a lake amazing in its location and beauty, which is located at an altitude of 3200 m above sea level. We will take a walk along the picturesque shore, and if desired, we can even have a picnic in the lap of nature.

Departure from Amberd Tavern
Travel time: 35 min. / 20 km

17:30 Return to Yerevan

Arrival in Yerevan

Departure from Lake Kari
Travel time: 1.5 hours / 60 km

Price and Availability

Private tours upon request

2-3 pax

74 €

4-6 pax

42 €

7-12 pax

24 €

There are special discounts for private groups of 13 or more persons.

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What's included

Transport services for the tour in comfortable vehicle;
Service of a English-speaking accompanying guide;
Entry tickets;
Tour itinerary and tourist map of Armenia;
24-hour support for tourists by phone;
Spring water in service vehicles;
Taxes;

Lunch during the tour for an additional fee of $10 per person;
Flights;
Alcoholic drinks;
Travel insurance;
Tips.

Additional info

The price of the tour package is indicated for 1 person.
Tours start and end in Yerevan, for individual tourists from any address convenient for them.
Upon individual request, the tour route and list of included services can be revised in accordance with your wishes.
For children under 5 years old accompanied by an adult, the tour package is free.
For children from 6 to 11 years old accompanied by an adult, a 50% discount is provided.
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