Step into the past with a 9-kilometer guided tour through the living history of Lchashen—one of Armenia’s oldest continuously inhabited settlements. You’ll journey from the modern day all the way back to 5,000 years ago as you explore this culturally rich village on foot, by bicycle, or in a rugged off-road truck.
Your adventure includes a visit to a local Soviet-era home museum, a Christian church built atop a pagan temple, a Bronze Age burial site, and a cuneiform inscription left by Argishti I. You'll also stand in the shadows of a Cyclopean fortress dating back to the Etiuni kingdom. Throughout the tour, you’ll learn about the local lifestyle, historic transitions, and architectural lay...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in Russian (Русский) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in Russian (Русский) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Guide Service
Private transportation
Coffee and/or Tea
Meeting Points
Departure
Etiuni The Forgotten Kingdom
Your guide will meet you at Etiuni Guesthouse in Lchashen village
Return
Important Information
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Service animals allowed
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Items | Cyclopean Fortress and Village Heritage Walk
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Lchashen
Cyclopean Fortress in Lchashen village.
Explore the rich cultural layers of Lchashen on this immersive village tour, visiting sites from the Bronze Age to the Soviet era with local hosts who bring history to life.
Step into the past with a 9-kilometer guided tour through the living history of Lchashen—one of Armenia’s oldest continuously inhabited settlements. You’ll journey from the modern day all the way back to 5,000 years ago as you explore this culturally rich village on foot, by bicycle, or in a rugged off-road truck.
Your adventure includes a visit to a local Soviet-era home museum, a Christian church built atop a pagan temple, a Bronze Age burial site, and a cuneiform inscription left by Argishti I. You'll also stand in the shadows of a Cyclopean fortress dating back to the Etiuni kingdom. Throughout the tour, you’ll learn about the local lifestyle, historic transitions, and architectural lay...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in Russian (Русский) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in Russian (Русский) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Guide Service
Private transportation
Coffee and/or Tea
Meeting Points
Departure
Etiuni The Forgotten Kingdom
Your guide will meet you at Etiuni Guesthouse in Lchashen village
