Armenia Nature Tour: Explore Historical Monasteries in Sevanavank, Haghartsin and Goshavank
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Embark on a nature tour in Armenia and explore the historical monasteries of Sevanavank, Haghartsin, and Goshavank. Discover ancient architecture, cross-stones, and the legacy of Mkhitar Gosh.
Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Monastery Sevanavank - Sevanavank was built by the Armenian Princess Mariam to honor her deceased husband in the 9th century.
  • Haghartsin Monastery - The medieval monastic complex Haghartsin regarded as a school of architecture dating back many generations.
  • Goshavank Monastery - Goshavank was called after Mkhitar Gosh, who was one of the great intellectual powers of his day and he is an author of the first code of civil and Canon law that was used in both Greater Armenia and Cilicia.
What's Included
  • Bottled Water
  • Professional guide services
  • Good mood
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
Additional Information

Start your adventure appreciating Armenia’s natural splendor with a morning trip to Lake Sevan, where the 4th-century Sevanavank monastery awaits you. Erected by Armenian Princess Mariam in the 9th century as a tribute to her late husband, it hosts some of the most beautiful Amenaprkich khachkars (cross-stones), including rare renditions of Jesus.

Next, delve into the architectural history at the medieval Haghartsin monastic complex, long considered an educational hub for architecture. Notably, it houses Armenia’s largest monastery refectory, a marvel of its era.

Your journey ends at Goshavank Monastery, renowned for its exquisite khachkars, a key Armenian symbol. Named after Mkhitar Gosh, a leading intellectual of his time and author of the first civil and Canon law code utilized in both Greater Armenia and Cilicia, Goshavank is his final resting place. He constructed the church on these grounds in 1188.

Location
Monastery Sevanavank
next the Holy Mother of God Church
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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