Tours
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Private tour to Saghmosavank, Karmravor, Oshakan, Hovhannavank"Land of Noah" travel agency offers tour to the western part of Armenia. The first destination is Oshakan Church or Saint Mesrop Mashtots Cathedral built between 1875 and 1879 by Catholicos Gevork IV of Armenia. The church is famous for being the burial place of Saint Mesrop Mashtots - the creator of the Armenian alphabet. The belfry was added in 1884. During the recent years, the entrance to the church was decorated with 36 khachkars (cross-stones), depicting the 36 original letters of the Armenian alphabet created by Saint Mesrop. Then we will head to Karmravor Church, which is one of the most charming churches of Armenia. It was built by priests Gregory and Manas in 7th century. The church is very small, but it has already managed to gain some attention. The dome is of particular interest. It's of the color red, which is the main reason why the church is called Karmravor (meaning “reddish”). It also has the name St. Astvatsatsin (Holy Mother of God). The building is made of brown tuff. There is also an asymmetric wall surrounding the church. Our next stop is Hovhannavank - an Armenian Apostolic Church monastery located in the village of Ohanavan. It is situated atop a steep gorge carved by the Kasakh river. The monastery was dedicated to John the Baptist. Between the 12th and 17th centuries, Hovhannavank was known as an important educational and theological center of Eastern Armenia that had a scriptorium where manuscripts were written and illuminated. The last destination Saghmosavank monastery is also situated on the edge of gorge of Qasagh River. There a number of miniatures-illustrations were created and copied. 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. Saghmosavank Monastery was famous for its manuscripts. Elegance of the interior is highlighted by color design - its separate parts were not only made from red and black stones but also painted white, yellow and red. Duration: 4-5 hrs For booking click on the price -
5 days tour packageTravel Agency “Land of Noah” has developed a special 5-day tour package to make your visit to Armenia unforgettable. Day 1 Transfer from the airport to the hotel Day 2 Garni, Geghard, Lavash baking procedure Day 3 Tsaghkadzor (Kecharis), Sevan (Sevanavank), Boat trip in Sevan Lake Day 4 Khor Virap, Areni, Noravank Day 5 Transfer to the airport For booking click on the price -
10 days tour packageTravel Agency “Land of Noah” has developed a special 10-day tour package to make your visit to Armenia unforgettable. Day 1 Transfer from the airport to the hotel Day 2 Yerevan City tour (Erebuni, Matenadaran, Mother Armenian, Tsitsernakaberd) Transfer for the dinner Day 3 Garni, Geghard, Lvash baking procedure Transfer for the dinner Day 4 Khor Virap, Areni, Noravank, Goris (overnight) Day 5 Tatev (ropeway), Karahunj (Zorats Karer) Transfer for the dinner Day 6 Free day in Yerevan Day 7 Saghmosavank, Lori Berd, Stepanavan (Dendropark) Transfer for the dinner Day 8 Tsaghkadzor (Kecharis), Sevan (Sevanavank), Boat trip in Sevan Lake Transfer for the dinner Day 9 Echmiadzin (st. Cathedral), Zvartnots, Ararat Brandy, Gum Market Transfer for the dinner Day 10 Transfer to the airport For booking click on the price -
Private tour to Haghpat, Sanahin, Odzun, DseghThe 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 St Astvatsatsin (Holy Mother of God), St Amenaprkich (Redeemer) and St Grigor Churches, narthex, scriptorium, belfry and academy. Haghpat and Sanahin Monasteries are placed on UNESCO's World Heritage List. Odzun Church is an Armenian basilica constructed around the 5th-7th century in the Odzun village of the Lori Province of Armenia. From the northern and southern sides of the temple there are arched galleries – a rare feature of Armenian temples architecture. There are a number of khachkars around the temple. On one side of the Debed River you will visit the picturesque village of Dsegh - the birthplace of the famous Armenian poet Hovhannes Tumanyan. Tumanyan wrote poems, quatrains, ballads, novels, fables, critical and journalistic articles. During the tour you will visit the House-Museum museum of Hovhannes Tumanyan. Duration: 11-12 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 -
Private tour to Echmiadzin, Zvartnots, Khor Virap, Garni, GeghardThe word “Echmiadzin” means a place where “the only begotten son of the God descended”. According to a legend, Jesus Christ descended from heaven and indicated the spot for a church to be built. Echmiadzin is the residence of the Supreme Catholicos of all Armenians and the center of the Armenian Apostolic Church. From here we will continue to the magnificent Zvartnots Temple constructed in the 7th century. These temples are listed on the UNESCO World’s Cultural Heritage Sites. Our next stop will be 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. Not far from the temple is situated the Monastery Geghard, which was built in the 4th century by The First Armenian Catholicos - Gregory the Illuminator. 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. Our last destination is Khor Virap monastery, from where a spectacular view opens on the mountain Ararat. In fact, the name Khor Virap means “deep pit”, named after the prison where St. Gregory the Illuminator was imprisoned for 13 years. You can still climb down the pit using a narrow ladder in order to experience its atmosphere. Duration: 9-10 hrs For booking click on the price -
Private tour to Aragats (Lake Kari), Armenian Letters monument, AmberdMount Aragats is a four peaked volcano massif in Armenia. Its northern summit, at 4.090 m above sea level, is the highest point in the Armenian Highlands. In the slopes of Mount Aragats there is Lake Kari (Stone Lake). It is located 3.190 m above the sea level and has a perimeter of 1.150 m. The lake appeared from ice formations. It is surrounded by snow most of the time and that is why water is rather cold. On the way we will visit the Armenian Alphabet Monument. 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. The last destination will be the fortress of Amberd. It is a 7th-century fortress located 2.300 meters above sea level on the southern slopes of the Mount Aragats. The name translates to "fortress in the clouds" in Armenian. The site includes a rich variety of buildings (church, chapel, baths, walls, gates, etc.), in a spectacular position defined by good natural defenses. Duration: 6-7 hrs For booking click on the price -
Armenia in a weekTravel Agency “Land of Noah” has developed a special 7-day tour package to make your visit to Armenia unforgettable. Day 1 Transfer from the airport to the hotel Day 2 Garni, Geghard, Lavash baking procedure Transfer for the dinner Day 3 Dilijan (old town), active leisure in Yenokavan Yell-Extreme Park Transfer for the dinner Day 4 Khor Virap, Areni, Noravank, Goris (overnight) Day 5 Tatev (ropeway) Karahunj (Zorats Karer) Day 6 Echmiadzin (st. Cathedral), Zvartnots, Ararat Brandy, Gum Market Transfer for the dinner Day 7 Transfer to the airport For booking click on the price -
Lake Sevan, Dilijan (overnight), Haghpat, Sanahin, AkhtalaDay 1 Sevan (Sevanavank), Dilijan (Haghartsin, Goshavank) (overnight) Day 2 Haghpat, Sanahin, Akhtala Day 1: The first destination of this trip will be “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. From here we will leave for 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. There are stunning khachkars, a sundial on the wall of St Gregory, a ruined gavit and a refectory with stunning arched ceiling. After visiting Haghartsin monastery we will continue the trip to Goshavank monastery which was 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. The overnight will be in one of the hotels in Dilijan. Day 2: After the breakfast we will leave for Lori region to visit Haghpat, Sanahin, Akhtala monasteries. 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 St Astvatsatsin, St Amenaprkich and St Grigor Churches, narthex, scriptorium, belfry and academy. Haghpat and Sanahin Monasteries are placed on UNESCO's World Heritage List. The last destination will be Akhtala, 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. 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
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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 -
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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 -
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 -
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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 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