Tours
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Private tour to Saghmosavank, Lori Fortress, DendroparkThe first destination of our tour will be the Monastery of Saghmosavank located 35 kilometers from Yerevan. It was built in 1215. The complex of Saghmosavank Monastery includes the Church of Saint Zion, narthex, repository of manuscripts and Church of Saint Astvatsatsin. From here you can admire the stunning view of the deep gorge of Qasagh River. The second destination of the trip will be the botanic garden of Stepanavan, established by Polish engineer-forester Edmon Leonovich in 1933. The area of dendropark is about 35 hectares, covered with natural forests with multi species plants. The majority of the plants were brought here from Yerevan Botanical Garden, as well as from other countries as Georgia, Ukraine, Russia, Germany, France, Portugal, China, USA, etc. Nowadays there are more than 500 plants. The last destination of our trip will be the ruins of medieval fortress - Lori Fortress. Here a church and 2 bathrooms of that time are preserved. Duration: 9-10 hrs For booking click on the price -
Private tour to Garni, GeghardThe first stop of our trip will be the Arch of Charents from where a breathtaking view opens to Ararat, probably the most stunning view of the mountain. From this place it seems that Ararat is not on the ground, but is “hanging down” from the sky. The Arch was named in honour of Armenian poet Yeghishe Charents. From here, we will continue our tour to the pagan temple Garni, built in the 1st century AD by the armenian king Trdat. The temple Garni is the only monument connecting with the era of paganism and Hellenism, dedicated to the sun god Mithra. The temple is built according to the rules of the classical Greek architecture and looks very similar to the famous temple of Athens in Greece. There is the bathhouse not far from the palace built in the 3rd century AD and has the features specific to the Roman baths of that time. The next destination of the tour will be the Monastery Geghard, which was built in the 4th century by The First Armenian Catholicos - Gregory the Illuminator. Initially it was called Airivank (cave monastery), then was renamed Geghard, which means <>. The name of the monastery originates from the spear of the Roman soldier who pierced the body of Jesus Christ. Now the spear is presented in the museum of Echmiadzin. Duration: 4-5 hrs For booking click on the price -
Private 2 days, 1 night Classical Armenia/ Jermouk, Khor Virap, Noravank, SevanDay 1 Khor Virap, Areni, Noravank, Jermuk (overnight) Day 2 Selim, Lake Sevan (Noratus, Hayravank, Sevanavank) Day 1: Starting our trip from Yerevan we will leave for Monastery Khor Virap which stands before the snowcapped flanks of Mount Ararat offering a spectacular view of the mountain, the national symbol of Armenia. It is where Grigor Luisavorich (St. Gregory the Illuminator) was imprisoned for 13 years. In fact, the name Khor Virap means “deep pit”, named after the prison where St. Gregory the Illuminator was held. You can still open climb down the pit using a narrow ladder in order to experience its atmosphere. After, we will head to Areni winery, where you will have a degustation of Armenian wine. The next stop will be Monastery Noravank, which dates back to XIII—XIV centuries. The complex includes the 1339 St. Astvatsatsin (“Burtelashen”) sepulchre-church, St. Stepanos Nakhavka and gavit, the St. Grigor Church and Stepanos Orbelian Sepulchre, the remains of medieval chapels and residential quarters and a modern office and hall. The last point of the first day of the trip will be the mountain spa town - Jermuk, where we will stop for overnight. The name of the town is derived from the Armenian word of "jermuk" or "jermook" meaning "warm mineral spring". Jermuk is famous for its hot springs and mineral water brands bottled in the town. It is attractive for its fresh air, waterfall, artificial lakes, walking trails, the surrounding forests and mineral water pools. Day 2: In the morning, after having breakfast we will leave for the best preserved caravansary in Armenia, Selim built of basalt blocks in 1332 by Prince Chesar Orbelian, according to an inscription in Armenian and Arabic. This caravanserai offered hospitality to travelers along the highway crossing the Selim mountains. This building is an excellent example of Armenian architecture in the Middle Ages. After visiting Selim we will head to Noratus, which is famous for its cemetery, the oldest part of which includes over 800 khachkars (stone crosses), carved between the 9th-17th centuries. The carvings are distilled into three main periods: 9th-10th cc, 11th-12th cc and 13th-16th cc The next stop will be Monastery Hayravank, which dates back to the 9th-12th centuries. The interior of the church is rather simple, but very thrilling when the sun hits the narrow windows of the church. The rays of the sun attack the interior, creating a thrilling sensation of holiness for every single visitor. And the last destination of our wonderful trip is Sevanavank - one of the most prominent examples of medieval Armenian architecture. It was founded in 874 AD by princess Mariam. The church buildings were constructed from black tuff, which probably gave the monastery its name Sevanavank - “the Black Monastery”. For booking click on the price -
Transfer from Zvartnots International Airport (Yerevan) to Tsaghkadzor"Land of Noah" tour agency organizes transfers from Yerevan to Tsaghkadzor and vice versa. Our friendly drivers will accompany you to your doorstep with a smile. For booking click on the price -
Echmiadzin, Zvartnots, Khor Virap, Sevanavank, Dilijan/ 2 day tours from Yerevan"Land of Noah" travel agency has designed affordable tour programs to help You to get an unforgettable impression from Your visit to Armenia. You can order either this program or create Your own tour program on the basis of other tours offered by us. Day 1 Echmiadzin (Hripsime, Gayane, st. Cathedral), Zvartnots, Khor Virap 130 km 6-7 hrs Day 2 Sevan (Sevanavank), Dilijan (Goshavank, Haghartsin) 250 km 7-8 hrs For booking click on the price -
Private tour to Garni, Geghard, Sevan (Sevanavank), Dilijan (Haghartsin)The first stop of our trip will be the pagan temple Garni, built in the 1st century AD by the armenian king Trdat. The temple Garni is the only monument in the territory of Armenia connecting with the era of paganism and Hellenism, dedicated to the sun god Mithra. The temple is built according to the rules of the classical Greek architecture and looks very similar to the famous temple of Athens in Greece. There is the bathhouse not far from the palace built in the 3rd century AD and has the features specific to the Roman baths of that time. The next destination of the tour will be the Monastery Geghard, which was built in the 4th century by The First Armenian Catholicos - Gregory the Illuminator. Initially it was called Airivank (cave monastery), then was renamed Geghard, which means <>. The name of the monastery originates from the spear of the Roman soldier who pierced the body of Jesus Christ. Now the spear is presented in the museum of Echmiadzin. During your stay in Armenia, you can’t miss the visit to “The Jewel of Armenia” or the “Geghama Sea” - Lake Sevan. In the northwest part of Sevan Lake, on a narrow rocky peninsula, there stands one of the most prominent examples of medieval Armenian architecture – Sevanavank Monastery. It was founded in 874 AD by princess Mariam. The next destination of the tour is “Armenian Switzerland” - Dilijan. In 13 km northeast of Dilijan in a cozy place one can find Monastery complex Haghartsin ('Dance of the Eagles’). It was built between the 10th and 13th centuries. There are stunning khachkars, a sundial on the wall of St Gregory, a ruined gavit and a refectory with stunning arched ceiling. Duration: 10-11 hrs For booking click on the price -
Private tour to Aruch, Talin, GyumriThe first destination of our trip is Aruch Monastery. It is situated in Aragatsotn province, at the southern foot of Aragats Mountain. Aruch Monastery was built in the late 660s by Grigor Mamikonyan, an Armenian nobleman. Architecturally it is one of the most important Armenian churches of the Middle Ages and also one of the largest. It is a domed hall single-nave basilica type structure. The church had been extensively damaged by earthquakes and now you can see the sky instead of the dome. Later we will head to the one of the oldest settlements in modern-day Armenia, with ancient foundations dating back to the 2nd millennium BC - Talin, which is notable for its 7th-century Cathedral of Talin. It is a unique monument of Armenian Church architecture and belongs to three-nave vaulted type of basilicas. To reach your final stop, we will travel to the north-western part of Armenia, to the city of Gyumri - the second largest city of Armenia. By the end of the 19th century, the city was known as Alexandropol, then it was renamed to Leninakan during the Soviet period. Gyumri is known for its 19th-century architecture and urban constructions. Gyumri historic town center is quite walkable and fun to explore. During the tour, you can walk around the center, visit nearby monasteries and churches, museums such as Dzitoxtsonts Tun - museum of National Architecture and Urban Life of Gyumri. The most visited churches here are Church of the Holy Saviour or Surp Amenaprkich, Seven Wounds of the Holy Mother of God, Russian church, Surp Nshan or Holy Sign Church. On 25 June 2016, Pope Francis delivered a Holy Mass at Gyumri's Vartanants Square. His Holiness Catholicos of All Armenians Garegin II also took part in the ceremony. Duration: 8-9 hrs For booking click on the price -
Yerevan city tour, Khor Virap, Garni, Sevanavank/ 2 day tours from Yerevan"Land of Noah" travel agency has designed affordable tour programs to help You to get an unforgettable impression from Your visit to Armenia. You can order either this program or create Your own tour program on the basis of other tours offered by us. Day 1 Yerevan city tour, Khor Virap 120 km 6-7 hrs Day 2 Garni, Geghard, Sevan (Sevanavank) 220 km 7-8 hrs For booking click on the price -
Private tour to Khor Virap, Areni winery, NoravankAnother must see place in Armenia is Khor Virap. It is where Grigor Luisavorich (St. Gregory the Illuminator) was imprisoned for 13 years before curing King Trdat III of a disease. This caused the adoption of Christianity in Armenia in the year 301. In fact, the name Khor Virap means “deep pit”, named after the prison where St. Gregory the Illuminator was held. The next stop will be Monastery Noravank, which dates back to XIII—XIV centuries. The complex includes the 1339 St. Astvatsatsin (“Burtelashen”) sepulchre-church, St. Stepanos Nakhavka and gavit, the St. Grigor Church and Stepanos Orbelian Sepulchre, the remains of medieval chapels and residential quarters and a modern office and hall. In the end of our trip you have an opportunity to taste armenian wine in Areni winery. Duration: 8-9 hrs For booking click on the price -
Private tour to Dilijan (Goshavank, Parz (Crystal) Lake, Haghartsin)It is said that if there were forests, mountains and mineral springs in Paradise, the Paradise would be similar to Dilijan “Armenian Switzerland”. During this tour we will visit the Monastery Goshavank which became one of the most famous religious and scholarly centers in medieval Armenia in the 12th-13th centuries, led by one of Armenia's most accomplished scholars, legal experts and scientists, Mkhitar Gosh (Mkhitar from Gosh, 1130–1213). The monastery was renamed Goshavank upon his death. The monastery was built between 1188 and the late 13th century. Our next destination is Parz (Clear, Crystal) lake. It is 1400 m above the sea level and is surrounded by thick forests. It is a wonderful place for those who like to enjoy peace and silence. In the end of the tour we will visit Monastery complex Haghartsin ('Dance of the Eagles’), which is situated in 13 km northeast of Dilijan. It was built between the 10th and 13th centuries and has three churches: one named for Gregory the Illuminator; another for the Virgin Mary (Surp Astvatsatsin); and the third for St Stephen (Stepanos). There are stunning khachkars, a sundial on the wall of St Gregory, a ruined gavit and a refectory with stunning arched ceiling. Duration: 8-9 hrs For booking click on the price
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Renault LoganA/C, 2 Airbags, Fuel - Petrol (tank cap 50l), Color – white, front wheel drive Type/Class Sedan, C Transmission Manual Seats 5 Luggage boot (L) 520 Doors 4 Motor (L) 1.6 -
Renault DusterA/C, 2 Airbags, ABS, Fuel - Petrol (tank cap 50), Color - white, front wheel drive Type/Class Wagon, D Transmission Automatic Seats 5 Luggage boot (L) 475 Doors 5 Motor (L) 2 -
Mercedes-Benz VITOA/C, ABS, 4 Airbags, Fuel - Diesel (tank cap 75l), Color - white, back wheel drive Type/Class Minivan, M Transmission Automatic Seats 8 Luggage boot (L) 535 Doors 4 Motor (L) 2 -
VAZ 2121 NivaFuel - Petrol (tank cap 42l), Color - white, 4-wheel drive Type/Class Wagon, B Transmission Manual Seats 5 Luggage boot (L) 270 Doors 3 Motor (L) 1.7 -
Toyota PradoA/C, ABS, 8 Airbags, Fuel - Petrol (tank cap 87l), Color - black, 4-wheel drive Type/Class Wagon, E Transmission Automatic Seats 5 Luggage boot (L) 621 Doors 5 Motor (L) 2.7 -
Kia Rio - ManualA/C, 1 Airbag, Fuel - petrol (tank cap 43l), Color – black, front wheel drive Type/Class Sedan, C Transmission Manual Seats 5 Luggage boot (L) 288 Doors 4 Motor (L) 1.4 -
Kia SportageA/C, ABS, 2 Airbags, Fuel - Petrol (tank cap 55l), Color - black, 4-wheel drive Type/Class Wagon, D Transmission Automatic Seats 5 Luggage boot (L) 390 Doors 5 Motor (L) 2.4 -
