Tours
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Private tour: Echmiadzin (st Cathedral), Zvartnots, Khor Virap, Areni, Noravank"Land of Noah" travel agency organizes a combined tour, during which you will have a chance to get acquainted with the peculiarities of Armenian Christianity, its rich history and heritage, enjoy the magnificent view of Ararat mountain, admire the medieval armenian architecture and taste armenian wine. The first stop of our trip is the world’s first Christian Cathedral - Echmiadzin, built in the early fourth century (301 - 303) by Gregory the Illuminator. The 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. The next destination of our tour is one of the brightest landmarks of medieval Armenian architecture – the magnificent Zvartnots Temple constructed in the 7th century. These temples are listed on the UNESCO World’s Cultural Heritage Sites. Monastery Khor Virap is the place 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. It’s not a secret that since ancient days Armenia was famous for the wineries where original traditions were kept until this day. One of these wineries is in Vayots Dzor province - Areni winery. During our trip, you will have an opportunity to visit the winery and taste armenian wine. Duration: 9-10 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 -
Private tour to Sardarapat Memorial and Museum"Land of Noah" travel agency offers a tour to Sardarapat Memorial - a symbol of pride and survival from an invading Turkish army (May 20-22, 1918). Sardarapat is a memorial complex to the Battle of Sardarapat located in the Armavir Province of Armenia. After the victory on May 28, 1918 Armenia was declared as an independent Republic. The memorial was designed by architect Rafael Israelyan. Two giant winged bulls symbolizing the titanic strength of the Armenian people stand at the entrance to the square dominated by 35-meter-high stone bell tower. A flower alley with stone eagles runs from the Victory Wall symbolizing the spirit of the Sardarapat heroes. From the center of the Victory Wall opens a view of the majestic Mt Ararat, the silent witness of the heroic past of the Armenian people. The complex is completed by an originally designed folk art museum. The central hall of which contains commemorative materials from the battle. In the galleries you can see archaeological materials from Neolithic to Medieval, various traditional handicrafts. Upstairs are exhibits of carpets and embroidery, modern Armenian decorative ceramics and jewelry. Duration: 4-5 hrs For booking click on the price -
Private tour to Garni, Geghard, Khor VirapThe first stop of our tour 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: 7-8 hrs For booking click on the price -
Private tour to Echmiadzin, Zvartnots, Khor VirapThis tour will give you a chance to get acquainted with the peculiarities of Armenian Christianity, its rich history and heritage. The first destination of the tour will be St. Hripsime church, which was built on the grave of a Christian nun, who preached and spread Christianity in Armenia. The next spot is 7th century church of St Gayane. Later you will visit the world’s first Christian Cathedral - Echmiadzin. The 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. The last destination of our tour is one of the brightest landmarks of medieval Armenian architecture – the magnificent Zvartnots Temple constructed in the 7th century. All these churches and the temple are listed on the UNESCO World’s Cultural Heritage Sites. During this tour you can appear in the most famous pilgrimage site of the Armenian Apostolic Church - Monastery Khor Virap, which is directly connected with the adoption of Christianity in Armenia. 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. You can still open climb down the pit using a narrow ladder in order to experience its atmosphere. Duration: 6-7 hrs For booking click on the price -
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 -
Garni, Geghard, Khor Virap, Noravank, Kecharis, Sevanavank/ 3 days in Armenia"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 Khor Virap, Areni, Noravank 260 km 7-8 hrs Day 2 Garni, Geghard 90 km 4-5 hrs Day 3 Tsaghkadzor (Kecharis), Sevan (Sevanavank) 170 km 6-7 hrs For booking click on the price -
Private Tour to Areni winery, Tatev (ropeway), Khndzoresk (cave city)"Land of Noah" travel agency organizes a trip to the pearl 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. On the way to the monastery you’ll have an opportunity to taste armenian wine in Areni winery. Our next destination will be Khndzoresk. Here is a large number of caves, although most of them are rather small. You will see that many of the caves have been carved out by man. You will find the ruins of a village, a beautiful ancient church, very old tombstones and the swinging bridge. It is was built in 2012 and has 160 meters long, 1,5 meters wide and rises 36 meters above the ground. The bridge connects the two banks of the village. Admire the splendid view of the gorge from the bridge. Duration: 12-13 hrs For booking click on the price -
Classical Armenia 3 days, 2 nights/ Sevan, Haghpat, Haghartsin, GyumriDay 1 Tsaghkadzor (Kecharis monastery), Sevan (Sevanavank), Dilijan (Goshavank, Haghartsin) (overnight) Day 2 Akhtala, Haghpat, Sanahin, Kobayr, Gyumri (overnight) Day 3 Gyumri observing city tour, Harich, Dashtadem, Aruch, back to Yerevan Day 1: The first destination of the trip is the famous mountain-ski resort - Tsaghkadzor. Translated from Armenian the word “Tsakhkadzor” means the Gorge of Flowers. In the north-western part of Tsakhkadzor one can find the 11th century monastic complex of Kecharis. The next destination during 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. 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. We will also pay a visit to 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. We will stop in Dilijan for 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. The last destination will be the city of Gyumri, where we will stop for an overnight. Day 3: Gyumri is 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. We will have an observing city tour in thi sbeautiful city, cause its historic town center is quite walkable and fun to explore. During the tour, you can walk around the center, visit nearby monasteries and churches. 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. After we will head to Harichavank and Dashtadem fortress. Harichavank is one of the pearls of medieval architecture built in the 7-13th cc. Harichavank monastery has been one of the key centers of Armenian spiritual, cultural, and scientific centers for centuries. Dashtadem means “in front of the field”. It is assumed that the construction of the fortress was carried out in the 7th-10th centuries. The exact date of when it was found is unknown. The last destination of the trip is Aruch Monastery 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. -
Transfer from Yerevan to Dilijan"Land of Noah" tour agency organizes transfers from Yerevan to Dilijan and vice versa. Our friendly drivers will accompany you to your doorstep with a smile. 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 -
