Classic tours
20 persons
Aragatsotn Region
This time we offer a special tour combined with a pottery master class and delicious barbeque
We will start the tour with a visit to the Arshakuni Kings' Mausoleum in Akhtsk (4th century).
The next stop is the unique Surb Hovhannes (9th century) and Artavazik (7th century) churches in picturesque Byurakan.
Then we will visit the Tegher Monastery, which is located on the edge of a deep gorge. According to the construction inscription on the door lintel at the western entrance, the monastery was built by Mamakhatun, the wife of Prince Vache Vachutyan, in 1213-1232. The architect of the monastery was Aghbayrik Vardapet. Gray basalt was used in the construction of the building. The monastery consists of the Surb Astvatsatsin Church and the narthex and is one of the famous church buildings of medieval Armenia.
The last point of the tour is a pottery master class. We will finish the day with delicious barbeque
Departure: 09:00
Arrival: 20:00
Departure point: Hakob Hakobyan Street 1 / next to the Mergelyan Institute
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