Armenia Historical Tour: Explore Medieval Architecture in Tashir - Dzoraget
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Step back in time and explore the medieval architecture of Tashir - Dzoraget in Armenia. Discover monastery complexes, a medieval bridge, and a 10th-century fortress on this historical tour.
Duration: 10 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Sanahin Bridge - Visit one of the most significant architectural constructions of medieval Armenia, enjoy basalt bridge with its bewitching outlines, type of stone and colour combines with the picturesque surrounding become its inseparable treasure, uncover the detailed secrets of the medieval bridge construction.
  • Monastery of Sanahin - Explore the marvellous medieval monastery complexes Sanahin
  • Haghpat Monastery - Described as a “masterpiece of religious architecture and a major center of learning in the Middle Ages”, Haghpat monastery, together with Sanahin Monastery, was placed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List in 1996.
  • Akhtala Monastery - s a final treat, pause to marvel at the Akhtala’s 10th-century fortress with its temple complex and fortress’ territory surrounded by rocky deep canyons from three sides, and the north side joins the plain. Besides the natural advantages, the fortress was protected by tall pyramid gates mutually connected with the picturesque environs which are preserved to this day.
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Professional guide
  • Bottled water
  • Lunch
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
What's Not Included
  • Airport and departure taxes
Additional Information

Get close contact with Armenia and its rich history on a day tour to Sanahin and Haghpat. Relax as you are taken to see the treasures of North Armenia. Then see the medieval bridge of Sanahin and stop off in the stunning castle, Akhtala.

Step back in time to see monastery complexes dating back to the Middle Ages that will help you to learn the secret behind the Armenian architecture of the 13th century in Lori region/historical Tashir - Dzoraget.

Then, after visiting one of the most significant architectural constructions of medieval Armenia, enjoy basalt bridge with its bewitching outlines, type of stone and colour combines with the picturesque surrounding become its inseparable treasure, uncover the detailed secrets of the medieval bridge construction.

As a final treat, pause to marvel at the Akhtala’s 10th-century fortress with its temple complex and fortress’ territory surrounded by rocky deep canyons from three sides, and the north side joins the plain.

Location
Sanahin Bridge
Tumanyan Street, Over the Debed River
Cancellation Policy

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

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Jun 6, 2019
Excellent - The trip was really great! Thank you so much for this wonderful experience dear Ayrarat Team👌👌👌 Highly recommend it to the nature lovers.
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