Haghpat Sanahin Akhtala Aramyant's Castle From Yerevan
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This tour is filled with beautiful natural scenery and UNESCO heritage sights, making it one of our tourists' favourite destinations and must-visit places.
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Founded in the 10th century, the Sanahin monastery complex coincides with the period of the Bagratuni dynasty. The first church, Surb Astvatsatsin, was built in 51. The monastery has five churches, a library, a bell tower, an academy, and a royal tomb. By the way, the oldest academy in Armenia is located here. Along with Haghbat, Sanahin was among the first to be included under UNESCO's global protection.
Haghbat is located close to Sanahin and is a vast monastic complex with many churches and religious and secular buildings. The first church, Surb Nshan, was built in 976. The biggest library in Armenia was found in Haghbat, where there was a special way to store books. They were placed in the holes, and wine was placed with them in an open state so that moisture would not spoil the manuscripts. Haghbat has been an important center of Armenian history, culture, and education for centuries.
The church named after Saint Mariam Astsvatsatsin of the Akhtala monastery complex is the largest in the region among the churches named after the holy virgin. With its unique frescoes, architecture and sculptures, this monastery has been a spiritual centre for Armenians and many other peoples for centuries. In the territory of the monastery complex are St. Grigor Lusavorich church, underground bath, royal palace and other buildings. Due to the abundance of copper, the settlement was named Akhtala, after which the monastery was named. Akhtala is one of the unique historical and cultural places with its passport, a record in the form of a khachkar, in which it is written that Mariam, the daughter of King Kyurike, founded the monastery.
Odzun Church, located in Armenia's Lori Province, is an 8th-century basilica originally built in the 4th century, notable for its unique architectural features and intricate carvings. It serves as a significant cultural and historical site, reflecting Armenia's rich Christian heritage and attracting visitors with its artistic brilliance and surrounding ancient cemetery.
Aramyants Castle is one of Lori’s most beautiful and historically significant monuments. Built in the Swiss chalet style, it is among the rare surviving castles in Armenia. Once a luxurious summer residence, it also became a place of great national importance - the Declaration of the First Republic of Armenia was adopted here.
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- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(56)
I go to Lori with One Way Tour, Odzun, Horomayr, we walked through beautiful paths surrounded with beautiful mountains and forests, it was amazing tour worth for going.
Thank you for your kind words. We're glad you found the tour both educational and interesting. Your trust is deeply appreciated.
I want to share my impressions of the June 18 excursion in the direction of Akhtal, Aramyanets Castle, Akhpat and Senain and express great gratitude to our guide Gevorgyan Gevorg and driver Artush, who turned our trip into an educational-exciting and safe journey in a very soulful atmosphere. Special thanks to them for the treats arranged as a picnic for us, it is priceless ❤️! Also thank Gevorg for the beautiful church chant, Artush for the perfect, comfortable, driving, with him felt as safe as possible!
Большое спасибо за ваш замечательный отзыв и тёплые слова! Мы искренне рады, что экскурсия в Ахталу, замок Арамянца, Ахпат и Санаин оставила у вас такие яркие впечатления. Особенно приятно слышать высокую оценку работы нашего гида Геворга Геворгяна и водителя Артуша. Мы обязательно передадим им ваши добрые слова. Для нас очень важно, чтобы каждая поездка была не только познавательной и интересной, но и проходила в комфортной, дружеской и безопасной атмосфере. Мы рады, что благодаря профессионализму Геворга и Артуша ваше путешествие стало именно таким. Будем рады видеть вас снова на наших экскурсиях и подарить ещё больше незабываемых впечатлений!
Excellent tour with our guide Levon and driver Tigran🥰🥰
Thank you for your kind words. We're glad you enjoyed the tour and appreciate your feedback on our services.
Today I once again experienced a very informative and competently guided tour with Anahit (guide) and Flat (driver). We visited AKHTALA MONASTERY, ARAMYANTS CASTLE, HAGHPAT MONASTERY, SANAHIN MONASTERY and Odzun monastery, which was outside the program. Since we were seven travelers (from Armenia, someone from the USA and me from Switzerland), Anahit suggested this to us and we were very excited about this extraordinary opportunity. Further, we had an extra stop to take fotos of the beautiful flowers! With Oneway, I also appreciate that the times are respected and enough time is given for individual sightseeing. A big thank you to Anahit and to Flat.
Thank you for sharing your positive feedback. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your time with us. Your words are a great encouragement to our team. We hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable experience.
I and my friend decided to visit armenia, we visited the old churches and more! We appreciate Mr. Avto for the kind attitude and he was a very nice person. We appreciate this guy for his kindness. Wish you all the best. You made our holidays extra special. 10/10 star for you.
We're glad to hear you had a great time during the tour and we appreciate your comments on services.
I have taken a couple of tours with this travel agency, and I loved all of them. The quality of the services provided is high, the treatment is very good, and the scenery is stunning. This trip to the Lori region really showcases the natural beauty of Armenia and its rich and ancient culture. The road to each of the locations is very smooth and absolutely beautiful as we travelled through the mountains. We had enough time at each location to take a break and look around. There were enough facilities (shops and washrooms) around for basic needs. Our guide Knarik Harutyunyan was so helpful, kind, funny and energetic, and she provided us with all the necessary historical information about each location. She also takes great pictures!!:))) Also the driver was very helpful, and I felt safe in the car during the trip. I absolutely loved this trip organized by One Way Tour! PS: I highly recommend to have Armenian coffee at the beautiful location in Mendz Er! The view is amazing!!
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We are so happy to hear such great feedback on our service! We look forward to seeing you again! We are at your service any time! Warmest regards!
A well thought-out and organized tour where I saw many unique landscapes and monastery complexes while meeting nice people! Karmela has declared very committed and enthusiastic and has a great background knowledge that she is happy to pass on. Not only have I learned a lot about monasteries, but also Armenia in general. I was lucky that it was a mixed Armenian-international tour group, so beautiful scenes were created, such as spontaneous lessons in Armenian dances during a tea break.
Danke für Ihre Rückmeldung
I have been to 5 tours with One Way tour. The guides are very pleasant and they give you the feeling of being a part of the team. For a solo traveller like me, it is very important to feel welcome with others in the group. The cars are new and the drivers are experienced. You will visit a lot of places in one day which makes your time even more valueable.
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We are so happy to hear such great feedback on our service
beautiful Armenia village and church,professional tour guide George.it is absolutely worth visiting,
I really wanted to see the famous and ancient churches of Haghpat and Akhtala. And with One Way tour we went on this wonderful tour. Our guide Levon spoke very interestingly and in detail about the stories of these churches. I had unforgettable impressions. Thank you very much for your attentiveness and organization.
Нам всегда приятно читать такие отзывы, как Ваш. Мы очень рады прочитать, что вы прекрасно провели время с нашей командой, и снова очень рады, что наш гид Левон снова отлично поработал.
