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Group Tour: Hovhannavank, Saghmosavank, Chocolate House, Aghtsk

By Hyur Service
9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 120 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview

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 royalty. This tour seamlessly combines history, architecture, natural beauty, and local flavors into a truly memorable experience.

Activity location

  • Hyur Service
    • Nalbandyan str. 96
    • 0010, Yerevan, Armenia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Hyur Service
    • 96 Nalbandyan poxoc
    • 0010, Yerevan, Yerevan, Armenia

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Group tour
  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English
Starting time: 10:00
Price details
RM 119.82 x 1 AdultRM 119.82
Total
Price is RM 119.82
Until Tue, 18 Nov

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Air-conditioned vehicles
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    Vehicle & passengers insurance
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Professional guide: ENG + RUS consecutively
  • What's includedWhat's included
    WiFi in the vehicles
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    Bottled water & pastries
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Admission tickets
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Lunch stop
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Hotel pick-up & drop-off

Know before you book

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • The duration is approximate
  • Seats will not be known in advance

Activity itinerary

Hyur Service
  • 15m
starting and ending point
Hovhannavanq
  • 40m
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.
Saghmosavank Monastery
  • 40m
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.
Karmravor Church
  • 15m
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.
Gourmet Dourme Mini Chocolate Museum
  • 35m
  • Admission ticket included
"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.
Aghdzk
  • 30m
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.

Location

Activity location

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    Hyur Service
    • Nalbandyan str. 96
    • 0010, Yerevan, Armenia

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Hyur Service
    • 96 Nalbandyan poxoc
    • 0010, Yerevan, Yerevan, Armenia

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