Tours
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Armenia and Nagorno Karabagh (Tatev, Stepanakert, Areni, Shushi 3 days/ 2 nights)Day 1 Dadivank, Gandzasar, Tigranakert, Stepanakert (overnight) Day 2 Stepanakert observing city tour, Shushi, Amaras, Stepanakert (overnight) Day 3 Tatev, Karahunj (Zorats Karer), Areni winery, back to Yerevan Day 1: The very first destination of our trip is Dadivank Monastery, which is the largest monastic complex in Artsakh-Karabakh and one of the true masterpieces of Armenian medieval architecture. It is located in the northwestern part of Martakert district of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic. After we will visit another Monastery in this district - Gandzasar. “Gandzasar” means treasure mountain in Armenian. On site is the Church of St. John the Baptist, which was built between 1216 and 1238. Our next destination is Tigranakert which is a ruined Armenian city dating back to the Hellenistic period The excavated ruins of this city is revealing evidence of a once-thriving Armenian settlement that dates back to before the time of Christ. The overnight is foreseen in Stepanakert, the capital of Nagorno Karabakh Republic. Day 2: After the breakfast we will have an observing city tour in Stepanakert, then leave for Shushi and Amaras. In Shushi we will visit Surp Amenaprkich Ghazanchetsots Cathedral (St. Savior Ghazanchetsots Cathedral), which was built in 1868-1887. It is considered to be the second most important spiritual center in Artsakh. The church was built by the local residents. The consecration of the church took place on September 20, in 1888. After, we will head to Amaras Monastery, which is one of the oldest Christian sites in Nagorno-Karabakh. According to the 5th-century chronicler Faustus Byuzand, at the start of the 4th century St. Gregory the Illuminator founded a church in what was to become Amaras Monastery. At the beginning of the 5th century Mesrop Mashtots, the inventor of the Armenian Alphabet, established in Amaras the first-ever school that used his script. We will come back to Stepanakert for overnight. Day 3: After the breakfast we will for one of the famous monuments of medieval Armenian architecture - Tatev Monastery, which was built in the 9th-13th centuries. In translation from the old Armenian (grabar) "tatev" means "give wings". Indeed, located at a great height, it seems that Tatev stretches upward to the sky. The walls seem to be a natural extension of the rock that raises it so high. Thanks to the construction of the Wings of Tatev, the longest cable car in the world (5.7 km), the complex has become one of the most visited places in Armenia. Our next destination is Karahunj or Karahunj Observatory, also known as Zorats Karer or Zorats Kar, which is a megalithic composition of Bronze Age tombs (cists, dolmens or tumuli) and over 220 standing stones (menhirs). Since ancient days Armenia was famous for the wineries where original traditions were kept until this day. It’s not a secret that a large number of wineries and vineyards are found throughout the provinces of the Republic of Armenia. One of these wineries is in Vayots Dzor province - Areni winery. On our way back to Yerevan you will have an opportunity to visit the winery and taste armenian wine. For booking click on the price -
Private tour to Khor Virap, Areni, Noravank, Birds' cave (Areni 1), JermukWe offer a tour during which you can appear in the most famous pilgrimage site of the Armenian Apostolic Church - Monastery Khor Virap. It 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 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. The next stop will be the Birds cave, which is one of the rarest and best-preserved late Chalcolithic (Copper Age) monuments in the South Caucasus, study of which gives us a chance to understand not only the peculiarities of the material culture in the 5th-4th millennium BCE, but which also shows us that wine-production in Armenia has at least a 6,000 year history. The last point of our trip will be a mountain spa town - Jermuk. 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. Duration: 10-11 hrs For booking click on the price -
Private tour to Jermuk and Shaki waterfalls"Land of Noah" travel agency offers a tour to Jermuk and Shaki waterfalls. Jermuk waterfall has 72 m height and spills into Arpa river. As is the case with many Armenian natural sites, this one inspired a folktale. According to the legend the foaming water is the hair of a beautiful princess whose father cursed her to turn into a mermaid if she tried to see her shepherd lover. Unable to stay away from her beloved, the princess tossed her hair into the gorge, which turned into a waterfall. Hence another name for a waterfall is Mermaid hair. Shaki Waterfall is a waterfall in Armenia, with a height of 18 m. It is located in Syunik Province. It is considered to be one of the most picturesque waterfalls in Armenia. According to the legend a beautiful girl called Shake fell from the cliff, refusing to obey the will of the conquerors. While falling, the girl’s dress opened in the wind and turned into a waterfall. Later the waterfall was named after her - Shaki. -
Armenia - Tbilisi 3 days, 2 nights from Yerevan<> tour agency organizes an interesting 3-day tour program in Armenia and Georgia. Day 1 Sevan (Sevanavank), Dilijan (Goshavank, Haghartsin), Tbilisi (overnight) Day 2 Tbilisi city tour, Mtskheta, Jvari, Alaverdi (overnight) Day 3 Haghpat, Sanahin, Dendropark, Armenian alphabet monument, back to Yerevan Day 1։ During this tour you will visit “The Jewel of Armenia” or the “Geghama Sea” - Lake Sevan, which is one of the largest high-mountainous freshwater lakes in the world. 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 church buildings were constructed from black tuff, which probably gave the monastery its name Sevanavank - “the Black Monastery”. The next destination of our tour is “Armenian Switzerland” - Dilijan. It is said that if there were forests, mountains and mineral springs in Paradise, the Paradise would be similar to 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 and has three churches: one named for Gregory the Illuminator; another for the Virgin Mary; and the third for St Stephen. There are stunning khachkars, a sundial on the wall of St Gregory, a ruined gavit and a refectory with stunning arched ceiling. Our last stop will be 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. From here we will leave for Tbilisi. Day 2: After the breakfast we will have an observing city tour in Tbilisi and leave for Mtskheta and Jvari. The city of Mtskheta was founded in the 5th century BC. The old city lies at the confluence of the rivers Mtkvari and Aragvi. It is home to Svetitskhoveli Cathedral (11th century) and Jvari Monastery (6th century), which are amongst the most significant monuments of Georgian Christian architecture, and are historically significant in the development of medieval architecture throughout the Caucasus. Mtskheta, as well as Svetitskhoveli Cathedral and Jvari are listed as a World Heritage site by UNESCO. After paying visits to these beautiful places we will come back to Armenia and have our overnight in Alaverdi. Day 3: After the breakfast we will leave for monasteries of Haghpat, Sanahin dating back to the 10th to 13th centuries, Dendropark and Armenian alphabet monument. The monastery of Haghpat, founded by Queen Khosrovanush (wife of the Armenian King Ashot III) in AD 976, consists of one narthex, two corridor-sepulchers, a refectory, a scriptorium, the Chapel of Hamazasp, a belfry, several chapel-tombs and cross-stones (khachkars)․ Sanahin used to be the administrative centre and family burial place of the Kyurikyan Bagratids (10th and 11th centuries), as well as the Episcopal residence for the diocese (until the 11th century). The Sanahin monastery contains 3 churches, narthex, scriptorium, belfry and academy. Haghpat and Sanahin Monasteries are placed on UNESCO's World Heritage List. The botanic garden of Stepanavan was 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 different countries all over the world. Nowadays there are more than 500 plants. Next destination of our trip will be the Monument of Armenian alphabet. The complex was built in 2005, on the 1600th anniversary of the creation of Armenian alphabet. The complex includes sculptures of 39 letters of Armenian alphabet. All the letters and statues are made of Armenian tufa. Armenian alphabet was created by Mesrop Mashtots in 405 in order to make the Bible accessible to Armenians and spread Christianity. For booking click on the price -
Northern Armenia for 2 days and 1 nightDay 1 Stepanavan (Dendropark), Lori Fortress, Vanadzor (overnight) Day 2 Haghpat, Sanahin, Akhtala, Kobayr Day 1: The first 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 different countries all over the world. Nowadays there are more than 500 plants. Next destination of our trip will be the ruins of medieval fortress - Lori Fortress. Here a church and 2 bathrooms of that time are preserved. After we will leave for Vanadzor, which is is an urban municipal community and the third-largest city in Armenia serving as the capital of Lori Province. Here we will stop for the overnight. Day 2: After the breakfast we will leave for monasteries of Haghpat, Sanahin, Akhtala and Kobayr, dating back to the 10th to 13th centuries. The monastery of Haghpat, founded by Queen Khosrovanush (wife of the Armenian King Ashot III) in AD 976, consists of one narthex, two corridor-sepulchers, a refectory, a scriptorium, the Chapel of Hamazasp, a belfry, several chapel-tombs and cross-stones (khachkars)․ Sanahin used to be the administrative centre and family burial place of the Kyurikyan Bagratids (10th and 11th centuries), as well as the Episcopal residence for the diocese (until the 11th century). The Sanahin monastery contains 3 churches, narthex, scriptorium, belfry and academy. Haghpat and Sanahin Monasteries are placed on UNESCO's World Heritage List. Akhtala is a 10th-century Armenian Apostolic Church monastery, with breathtaking frescoes. The fortress played a major role in protecting the north-western regions of Armenia (Gugark) and is among the most well preserved of all in modern Armenia. Kobayr is another remarkable architectural complexes of medieval times. It was built in the 12th-century. The main church has some partially restored frescoes and a detached 3th-century bell tower. There are also three chapels, one with a scenic balcony. For booking click on the price -
Transfer from 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 -
Transfer from Yerevan to Bavra"Land of Noah" tour agency organizes transfers from Yerevan to Bavra and vice versa. Our friendly drivers will accompany you to your doorstep with a smile. For booking click on the price -
Private tour: Noravank, Tatev (monastery, ropeway), KarahundjDuring this tour we will visit one of the wonderful monuments of medieval Armenia - the Monastery of 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. After you have an opportunity to taste armenian wine in Areni winery. Our next stop is Karahunj or Karahunj Observatory, also known as Zorats Karer or Zorats Kar is a megalithic composition of Bronze Age tombs (cists, dolmens or tumuli) and over 220 standing stones (menhirs). The last destination is another famous monument of medieval Armenian architecture - Tatev Monastery, which was built in the 9th-13th centuries. In translation from the old Armenian (grabar) "tatev" means "give wings". Indeed, located at a great height, it seems that Tatev stretches upward to the sky. The walls seem to be a natural extension of the rock that raises it so high. Thanks to the construction of the Wings of Tatev, the longest cable car in the world (5.7 km), the complex has become one of the most visited places in Armenia. Duration: 12-13 hrs For booking click on the price -
Transfer from Yerevan to Stepanakert"Land of Noah" tour agency organizes transfers from Yerevan to Stepanakert and vice versa. Our friendly drivers will accompany you to your doorstep with a smile. For booking click on the price -
Tour to Gyumri (city tour)Visit Gyumri - the second largest city of Armenia, situated around 126 kilometres away from the capital city of Yerevan. 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's 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: 7-8 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 -
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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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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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 -
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 -
