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UNESCO Treasures of Lori: Haghpat, Sanahin, Akhtala

Yerevan from Memory Maker Travel Armenia
  • Duration8 hours
  • Max Travelers15 people
  • Free CancellationUp to 24 hrs
  • CategoryAgent Low Quality Product, Bus Tours

Overview

Step into Armenia’s spiritual and cultural heritage with a journey through the UNESCO World Heritage monasteries of Haghpat and Sanahin, masterpieces of medieval Armenian architecture. Explore the stunning fortress-like Akhtala Monastery, famous for its rare frescoes.

Your English-speaking driver will not only ensure a safe and comfortable trip but will also share the key stories and facts about each site, while helping you with anything you may need along the way. This is the perfect balance of history, culture, and natural beauty—experienced in a warm and welcoming way.

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What's included

  • Private transportation

  • WiFi on board

  • Air-conditioned vehicle

  • Fuel surcharge

  • Parking Fees

Itinerary

  • Haghpat Monastery was built in the 10th through 13th centuries. Haghpat Monastery was once one of the largest centres of science, with a rich collection of manuscripts. It had premises for copying library manuscripts, plus cafeterias and universities. Of all the structures only the main church of St. Nishan (967-991) with sculptural images on the outside and frescos (13th-14th centuries) inside, St. Gregory Church (1005), the small dome church of St. Astvatsatsin (12th-13th centuries), the 13th-century cafeteria, the 13th-century book depository, the belfry (1245), and khachkars have survived.

  • Akhtala also known as Pghindzavank (meaning Coppermine Monastery) is a 10th-century Armenian Apostolic monastery located in the town of Akhtala in the marz of Lori, 185 kilometres (115 mi) north of Yerevan

  • Sanahin Monastery is an Armenian monastery founded in the 10th century in Sanahin in the Lori Province of Armenia.nThe name Sanahin literally translates from Armenian as 'this one is older than that one', presumably representing a claim to being an older monastery than the neighbouring Haghpat Monastery, together with which it forms a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Good to know

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

100% Refund 24 hours or more before the start time
0% Refund Less than 24 hours before the start time
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