PRIVATE TOUR: Saghmosavank , Alphabet monument, Amberd fortress
Description
There is a medieval fortress Amberd on the southern slopes of the Mount Aragats, away from the hectic cities. It stands on the rocky cliff on the height of 2100 meters protected from two sides with deep gorges at the junction of rivers Amberd and Arkashen. The altitude is 3402 m; the surface area is 0,12 sq.m; the depth is 9 m. There is a meteorological station, equipped on the Eastern coast of the lake.
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The monastery complex Saghmosavank is located on the right bank of the Kasakh River, in the village of Saghmosavan. According to tradition, Saghmosavank was founded by Grigor Lusavorich (Grigory the Illuminator).
The Hovhanavank Monastery complex is located in the village of Hovhanavan, on the edge of the gorge of the Kasakh River. Perhaps it was dedicated to the Jesus Baptist St. Hovhannes Mkrtich.
There is a medieval fortress Amberd on the southern slopes of the Mount Aragats, away from the hectic cities. It stands on the rocky cliff on the height of 2100 meters protected from two sides with deep gorges at the junction of rivers Amberd and Arkashen. There is only one serpentine road leading to it that passes through mountains. That is why it is impossible to get there in winter when everything is covered in snow. The history of Amberd goes back to the 7th century. Despite excellent protection of Amberd, it was invaded by Seljuks coming from Central Asia in the end of the 11th century. The architecture of Amberd is simple. Walls of the fortress are made of massive basalt tiles that once served to protect from shells and siege weapons. In some places. Foundations of construction and few walls had been preserved inside the fortress.
Armenian Alphabet Monument located on the Western slope of Mount Aragats was built in 2005 and dedicated to the Armenian alphabet’s creation 1600th anniversary.
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We will do the pick-up from your hotel, hostel, and apartment in Yerevan!
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- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infant meals not included
Reviews(9)
Great experience with great follow-up and services We really appreciate such a wonderful treatment and the places are facinatin
My trip was amazing i learn a lot from the acient churches and experienced the cold weather of the mountains in armenia. I highly recommend Jan Armenia tours for your trip, they will help you all the way. 5⭐️
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It was one of the most unforgettable experience in our life, thank you for lilith,arman and karen for welcoming us in Armenia. Definitely Going Back. All The Best
We’re so happy to hear that you enjoyed every moment of the tour. Thank you for your support!
Amazing experience, spectacular views, and great memories , unforgettable moments and hoping for the next adventure
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear you had an amazing experience. We hope to welcome you again soon!
First timer in Armenia is like a perfect experience with the help of Jan Armenia Tours & Travel. They have coordinated great drivers and experienced tour guide Gohar and help us to well understand the rich history, culture and people while visiting and exploring some wonders of Armenia. This made our visit more memorable. Furthermore, visit in Armenia is not complete without trying some of their famous dishes like Tolma, Lavash bread, Armenian Tabbouleh, tasty & tender pork and Gata cake.
Your review brought a big smile to our faces! Thank you for trusting us to make your trip special.
Getting a tour when you have limited time is the best way to know the city you are visiting. I had a great time being solo traveller since I own my time. Gagik let me spend all the time I need playing in the snow and even became my photographer. The tour itself was short since there only 3 destination in this package but the amount of time I spent on those places made it worth while.
So glad you had a great time here. Your satisfaction is what drives us, and we can’t wait to welcome you back for another outstanding experience!!!
Our tour today was very enjoyable! We got to experience our 1st snow encounter. Thank you so much Jan Armenia tours for making it possible for us. Hassle free and very convenient. I would also like to commend our very nice driver today Mr. Tigran 😍 He is very professional and he also explains a lot about Armenian culture and history. Very Recommended! 👍🏻
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Everything was perfect, very professional and super friendly driver (ARA). Very clean car. And the places visited are breathtaking. Really beautiful.
Dear 132artema, Thanks for your review and kind words, hope to see you during our tours today.
Lilit was our travel advisor, we first met her to collect our Yerevan card. She booked all the complimentary tour activities, she helped us with sim card activation. She is one of the best travel advisors I have met in nine years of my travel. She kept in touch throughout our stay and made sure we were okay. She offered many trips as per our taste and we took the private tour to Kari lake and she customised it as per our preferences. The trip was well organized, with free wi-fi and a courteous driver. Anyone visiting Yerevan for the first time would greatly benefit from this travel agency and specifically Lilith. She will definitely help you design trips according to your preferences and answer all your questions with a smile.
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