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Оff-road to Armenian Hidden Monuments
1 day
About this activity
Itinerary
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Stop At: Khor Virap, Artashat, Lusarat Armenia
The Khor Virap is an Armenian monastery located in the Ararat plain in Armenia, near the closed border with Turkey, about 8 kilometres south of Artashat, Ararat Province, within the territory of ancient Artaxata. The monastery was host to a theological seminary and was the residence of Armenian Catholicos.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Gevorg Marzpetuni Castle, Armenia
Medieval fortress (Xc) on picturesque landscape.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: St.Karapet Monastery Rd, Lanjar Armenia
St.Hovhannes-Karapet’s monastery complex is located in the Ararat district. The monastery’s St.Astvatzatzin Spitakavor church was built in 1301. It is a vaulted construction with a rectangular shape. Ascending from the only western entrance, there is bas-relief created by bishop Sargis. To the south-west of the church there is a bell-tower (now ruined) dating back to the 14th century, and to the west attached is a three-storey church-mausoleum. Preserved here were the remnants of the water-supply and the pool. There are cross-stones on the monastery’s cemetery with richly developed decor.
Duration: 2 hours
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Khor Virap, Artashat, Lusarat Armenia
The Khor Virap is an Armenian monastery located in the Ararat plain in Armenia, near the closed border with Turkey, about 8 kilometres south of Artashat, Ararat Province, within the territory of ancient Artaxata. The monastery was host to a theological seminary and was the residence of Armenian Catholicos.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Gevorg Marzpetuni Castle, Armenia
Medieval fortress (Xc) on picturesque landscape.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: St.Karapet Monastery Rd, Lanjar Armenia
St.Hovhannes-Karapet’s monastery complex is located in the Ararat district. The monastery’s St.Astvatzatzin Spitakavor church was built in 1301. It is a vaulted construction with a rectangular shape. Ascending from the only western entrance, there is bas-relief created by bishop Sargis. To the south-west of the church there is a bell-tower (now ruined) dating back to the 14th century, and to the west attached is a three-storey church-mausoleum. Preserved here were the remnants of the water-supply and the pool. There are cross-stones on the monastery’s cemetery with richly developed decor.
Duration: 2 hours
Included
- Snacks - Picnic in nature.
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Bottled water
- WiFi on board
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
- Alcoholic Beverages
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 2 hours of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Features
Tourism
65%
Cultural
50%
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