Items | Group Tour: Hovhannavank, Saghmosavank, Chocolate House, Aghtsk
Group Tour: Hovhannavank, Saghmosavank, Chocolate House, Aghtsk
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Kentron
Important Information
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Children must be accompanied by an adult
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May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
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Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
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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Uncover the spiritual heritage and cultural gems of Aragatsotn province on this enriching excursion. The journey begins at Hovhannavank Monastery (13th century), dramatically set above the Kasakh River gorge, and continues to Saghmosavank Monastery, where sweeping views open over the same striking canyon. We then stop at the elegant Karmravor Church (7th century), admired for its intimate scale, graceful design, and remarkably well-preserved original roof. A delightful pause follows at the Gourmet Dourme Chocolate House, inviting you to savor finely crafted Armenian chocolates. The day concludes with a visit to the Aghtsk Mausoleum, an extraordinary early medieval resting place of Armenian r...
Highlights
From 5 hours to 6 hours
Offered in Russian (Русский) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 5 hours to 6 hours
Offered in Russian (Русский) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Air-conditioned vehicles
Vehicle & passengers insurance
Professional guide: ENG + RUS consecutively
WiFi in the vehicles
Bottled water & pastries
Admission tickets
Lunch stop
Hotel pick-up & drop-off
Meeting Points
Departure
Hyur Service (Head Office)
on the left hand, little bit down from Nalbandyan and Tumanyan corner
Return
Group Tour: Hovhannavank, Saghmosavank, Chocolate House, Aghtsk
(82) Reviews
Kentron
About
Uncover the spiritual heritage and cultural gems of Aragatsotn province on this enriching excursion. The journey begins at Hovhannavank Monastery (13th century), dramatically set above the Kasakh River gorge, and continues to Saghmosavank Monastery, where sweeping views open over the same striking canyon. We then stop at the elegant Karmravor Church (7th century), admired for its intimate scale, graceful design, and remarkably well-preserved original roof. A delightful pause follows at the Gourmet Dourme Chocolate House, inviting you to savor finely crafted Armenian chocolates. The day concludes with a visit to the Aghtsk Mausoleum, an extraordinary early medieval resting place of Armenian r...
Highlights
From 5 hours to 6 hours
Offered in Russian (Русский) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 5 hours to 6 hours
Offered in Russian (Русский) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Air-conditioned vehicles
Vehicle & passengers insurance
Professional guide: ENG + RUS consecutively
WiFi in the vehicles
Bottled water & pastries
Admission tickets
Lunch stop
Hotel pick-up & drop-off
Meeting Points
Departure
Hyur Service (Head Office)
on the left hand, little bit down from Nalbandyan and Tumanyan corner
Return
Itinerary
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Hyur Service
starting and ending point
15 minutes
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Hovhannavank
Hovhannavank monastery bears the name of John the Baptist. The oldest church here is the one-naved basilica, built in the 5th century. In the 13th century, under the patronage of Vachutian dukes, new buildings were added. The portal of the main church, which is embellished with evangelical motifs, is of great interest.
40 minutes
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Saghmosavank Monastery
5 km far from Hovhanavank monastery, on the edge of Kasakh river canyon, in the 13th century Vachutian dukes built Saghmosavank monastery. The main church is adjacent to the scriptorium, where many manuscripts have been produced during centuries. Saghmosavank underwent the devastating influence of the earthquake in 1988. The reconstruction, completed in 2000, returned the church its beauty and glory.
40 minutes
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Karmravor Church
This exquisite church is considered to be the jewel of Ashtarak, resembling a monolith pillar due to its small sizes and architectural solutions. It was built in the 7th century and has come to our days almost intact. The church of Karmravor has a cross-shaped ground plan both from inside and outside.
15 minutes
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Gourmet Dourme Mini Chocolate Museum
"Gourmet Dourme" is a brand of chocolate founded in Armenia in 2007 by Pierre and Diran Bagdadians, two brothers from France and Austria. The name of the brand is of Armenian and French origin: "gourmet" meaning epicure and "dourme" – chocolate. Тhe chocolate production is located in Ashtarak town of Aragatsotn province and there are number of shops in Yerevan, where chocolate lovers can find wide assortment of chocolates: regular, gift and even personalized ones.
The tour in the chocolate house lasts around 30-40 minutes, during which visitors observe the process of production from behind a transparent window, afterwards there follows yummy chocolate tasting. Here one can also listen to the audio version of chocolate history and its making stages.
35 minutes
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Aghdzk
The Arshakid kings' mausoleum is located in Aragatsotn region in the village of Aghtsk, where the remains of both pagan and Christian kings were placed. This small, rectangular hall is truly remarkable for its decorative and thematic elements. The northern wall depicts a relief of Daniel in a lion den. There are also many ornaments and symbolic carvings, belonging to both pre-Christian ideas and Christian art. Just next to the mausoleum there are the ruins of a 4th century church.
