- Kecharis Monastery - Kecharis is a medieval monastery complex located in the ski-resort town of Tsaghkadzor, Kotayk region. Kecharis Monastery was a major religious and educational centre. The monastery was built by Grigor Magistros Pahlavuni, a renowned scholar, philosopher, poet, political and military figure.
- Refreshments provided (bottled water and local sweets)
- Complimentary city center hotel pickup upon request
- Friendly guide with professional knowledge
- All tour fees and taxes included
- Travel in style with new, comfortable vehicles featuring WIFI
- Enjoy a master class on salt-baked fish with tasting
- Accommodation
- Ropeway ticket
- Lunch
Tsaghkadzor, a minor Olympic city just a short distance from Yerevan, is roughly a sixty-minute drive away. The city’s name translates to ‘the ravine of flowers,’ given for its abundance of diverse stunning flora. Legend has it that these flowers were plucked from the garden of a Pahlavuni princess and spread across the region by the breeze. The 11th-century Kecharis monastic complex, commissioned by the royal family to celebrate the 1000th birthday of Jesus Christ, is another significant landmark in the city.
Tsaghkadzor earns praise for its pure, health-enhancing air, which is why the city was chosen as the location for Olympic training camps during the Soviet era. After refurbishment, these facilities now serve athletes from all around the world. Moreover, Tsakhkadzor morphs into the Armenian hub for skiing when winter rolls around.
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