Gyumri: Panoramic City Tour & Harichavank Monastery Visit
4.8
5 Ratings
Gyumri
Embark on a full-day tour from Yerevan to the lively city of Gyumri and the historical site of Harichavank. Witness the fascinating 7th-century red stone architecture, explore a multitude of churches in a monastery dating back to the 10th century, and immerse yourself in the cultural diversity of Gyumri.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
learn more
Highlights
- Black Fortress - Short visit of the fortress, mainly from outside.
- Museum of National Architecture and Urban Life - Everyday life, culture and history of Gyumri are presented in the museum. This remarkable mansion was built by wealthy merchant Petros Dzitoghtsyan in 1872 from the famous red tuff of Shirak. The museum was founded in 1984 in this very building. It is included in the list of intangible monuments of history and culture of Gyumri.
- Gyumri Main Square - Walking tour through the old streets of Gyumri.
- Harichavank Monastery - 7th century monastery complex of Harichavank is situated on the western slope of Mount Aragats, on a roky cape. Not far from the main buildings there is a small chapel which is of great interest. The chapel is built on a piece of rock, which as a result of an earthquake split from the cape and the chapel is now towering over the canyon.
What's Included
- Bottled water included
- Insurance coverage for vehicle & passengers
- Complimentary pick-up & drop-off service
- Expert guidance by a professional guide
- Travel comfortably in air-conditioned vehicles
What's Not Included
- Lunch Optional
- Gyumri Urban life museum entrance fee at 1500 AMD/ ~ 3.60 $ per person
- Professional guide service
Location
Museum of National Architecture and Urban Life
Haghtanaki Ave., 47
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(5 Ratings)
5 stars
4 stars
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
Kirstenkk2157jl
Jun 30, 2023
Memories!! - Our guide Armine and Spartak knew many things about Gyumri. We learned a lot about Gyumri thanks to them. Thank you Aramazd tour.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Stefaniehm2526xd
Jun 29, 2023
Gyumri as a beautiful historical and cultural city! - Gyumri is a beautiful historical and cultural city. We had the opportunity to explore the city center with its two famous churches as well as the Black Fortress. Thanks to guide Lilit and driver Arsen.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Simm9948ztsimong
Jan 6, 2022
day trip talin - we enjoyed our culture trip with local guide, private transfer and everything went smooth as planned. Thank you for good experience.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Sergejdavtyan
Aug 6, 2020
Best culture trip in Etchmiadzin, Talin & Gyumri. - Perfect tour and Organization.They are very friendly and knowledgeable staff. We was be enabled to be in 3 regions in Armenia during one day stay-Armavir, Aragatsotn & Shirak.Everything was very beautiful.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Marcelam_a
Sep 20, 2023
Karen Gasparyan is much more than a driver! - Karen, our driver, was extremely welcoming, hospitable, nice and kind. He speaks fair enough English and Russian as well!
Loved to show us interesting things on the way, gave us a city map and an Armenian tourist map, brought food and fruits for us, did not let us pay for the toilets at the monastery, he offered medication for my husband (he had a stomach ache), etc. Karen knows many hidden places in Garni.
The landscapes of this tour are stunning and very diverse in colours and heights. The monasteries, unforgettable.
The only issue is that the car, even if it was very clean, was slow and lacked a good suspension so you could feel all the bumps. Also, in Armenia people drive on the left, but the wheel of this car was surprinsigly on the right side, so it is dangerous to overtake other cars in the highways.
Anyway, thank you Karen for a great tour.
Review provided by Viator
More activities from this operator
