Private tour: Amberd Fortress, Mount Aragats, Lake Kari, Dry Fruit production and tasting, Saghmosavank, Alphabet Alley
Amberd Fortress, Mount Aragats, Lake Kari, Dry Fruit production and tasting, Saghmosavank Monastery, Armenian Alphabet Alley
1. Amberd Fortress
50-60 min
The principal architectural features of medieval fortress-building have found their reflection in this fortress. Having been built on a naturally well-defended cape, Amberd has for long time served as an important military fort. Next to this secular edifice there is a church, built in 1026 by the duke Vahram Pahlavuni.
2. Mount Aragats
The highest peak of the Republic of Armenia is Mount Aragats (4090 m). This four-peaked giant is the most favourite mountain of climbers. On the way to the southern peak the best stop is at Lake Kari (translated as stone lake), which is at the height of 3250 m. On the top one opens the most attractive scene: the silhouette of green valleys from one side, the eternal snow and silver lakes from other sides and the Biblical Mount Ararat far in the fog of Ararat Valley.
3. Lake Kari
20-25 min
Lake Kari (translated as stone lake) is situated on Mount Aragats at the height of 3250 m. The lake is usually surrounded with snow, due to which the water is always cold.
4. Chir's House (Dried fruit's House)
40-60 min
There are more than 300 sunny days yearly in Armenia, making the country a perfect place to grow huge variety of fruits, and here, in "Chir's House" (chir means dried fruit in Armenian), those fruits are turned into tasty and healthy dried fruits!
"Chir's House" offers its visitors the following activities:
The rate for each activity makes 5.30 USD p/p (except harvesting strawberry, for which 7.95 USD per kg should be paid).
"Chir's House" offers its visitors the following activities:
- participating in the harvesting of the only certified organic strawberry in Armenia;
- learning the technology of making Armenian dried fruits and sweet sujukh;
- preparing and tasting traditional Armenian sweets and dishes;
- learning the techniques of home-made vodka distillation;
- baking Armenian traditional thin bread – lavash;
- milking a cow;
- fishing in Aparan Reservoir and Ashtarak gorge;
- making Armenian National Instrument – duduk;
- renting tents.
The rate for each activity makes 5.30 USD p/p (except harvesting strawberry, for which 7.95 USD per kg should be paid).
5. Saghmosavank Monastery
30-40 min
5 km far from Hovhanavank monastery, on the edge of Kasakh river canyon, in the 13th century Vachutian dukes built Saghmosavank monastery. The main church is adjacent to the scriptorium, where many manuscripts have been produced during centuries. Saghmosavank underwent the devastating influence of the earthquake in 1988. The reconstruction, completed in 2000, returned the church its beauty and glory.
6. Armenian Alphabet Alley
15-20 min
Armenian Alphabet Monument is located in the village of Artashavan, at the east side bottom of Mount Aragats. It was erected in 2005 to the 1600th anniversary of creation of the Armenian alphabet by the design of the famous Armenian architect Jim Torosyan. The monument is an interesting demonstration of the stone carvings of 39 Armenian letters. The Armenian alphabet has been used to write the Armenian language since the year 405 or 406 and is still used to present Armenian language in written form. It was devised by Saint Mesrop Mashtots, an Armenian linguist and ecclesiastical leader, in order to make the Bible accessible to Armenians and spread Christianity. Originally it contained 36 letters and had been completed in the Middle Ages.
Inclusions
- Professional drivers
- Air-conditioned vehicles
- Bottled water
- Free pick-up & drop-off within Yerevan
- Vehicle & passengers insurance
- Extra stops on the route upon request
Exclusions
- Significant deviations from the route
- Alcoholic beverages if lunch option selected
- Audio guides
- Wi-Fi in the vehicles
What to expect
- Take wonderphotos with Armenian letters
- Observe the highest peak of Armenia
- Enjoy the harmony at nature
- Taste Armenian natural dry fruits
*This tour is NOT recommended for people with high blood pressure
Booking conditions
Cancellation & modification
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