Group Tour: Gyumri (Urban Life museum, Black fortress, old town), Harichavank


10 to 11 hours
Free cancellation
1 - 15
Mobile ticket

Overview

On this 10-11-hour tour you will visit Gyumri, the second largest city in Armenia. It is one of the main cultural centers of the republic, you will see the museum of urban life and national culture of Gyumri. Besides, there will be a chance to walk through the old streets of the town, visit black fortress and enjoy lunch in national restaurant (own expense). Finally visit 7th century Monastery Harichavank situated on the western slope of Mount Aragats, on a roky cape.

Inclusions

  • Professional guide: ENG + RUS consecutively
  • Air-conditioned vehicles
  • Bottled water & pastries
  • Admission tickets
  • WiFi in the vehicles
  • Vehicle & passengers insurance
  • Entry/Admission - Museum of National Architecture and Urban Life

What to expect

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Hyur Service, Nalbandyan str. 96, Yerevan 0010 Armenia

starting and returning point

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Museum of National Architecture and Urban Life, Haghtanaki Ave., 47, Gyumri Armenia

Everyday life, culture and history of Gyumri are presented in the museum. This remarkable mansion was built by wealthy merchant Petros Dzitoghtsyan in 1872 from the famous red tuff of Shirak. The museum was founded in 1984 in this very building. It is included in the list of intangible monuments of history and culture of Gyumri.

Duration: 50 minutes

Stop At: Black Fortress, Gyumri Armenia

short visit of the fortress, mainly from outside

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Gyumri Main Square, Gyumri Armenia

walking tour through the old streets of Gyumri

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Harichavank Monastery, Harich Village Armenia

7th century monastery complex of Harichavank is situated on the western slope of Mount Aragats, on a roky cape. Not far from the main buildings there is a small chapel which is of great interest. The chapel is built on a piece of rock, which as a result of an earthquake split from the cape and the chapel is now towering over the canyon.

Duration: 30 minutes

Additional information

  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • The duration is approximate
  • Seats will not be known in advance
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 49 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Ticket delivery

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
JTiberio
August 2021

Great Service, they made everything ready before the tour starts, especially the lunch. Very Organize. Fantastic.

587karinea
September 2021

A great partner to have while traveling in Armenia. Knowledgeable, professional service you can count on. The tour guides have been amazing.

Omer466
July 2021

The trip was very engoyable and interesting, the guide tigran was very kind and knowledgeable, the best part for us was the monestary and the black fortress

AnifromZar
July 2021

For Gyumri / Harichavank Monastery. The tour conducted in Russian and English. The Guide was good. He did all the appropriate things. He offered some historical information as well as basic information.

Nava_S
April 2022

Excellent tour !! Inga the tour guide and the driver gave us an excellent service. Inga especially is a property to the company , such a lovely person and of course very informative. GYUMRI is a very surprising ancient city. I took so many pictures because I was excited. Gyumri is definitely wor...

edwin525
April 2022

Having done many trips with Hyer in 2008 and 2010, I am now back for my third visit to Armenia. Again I went to Hyer to look for a nice trip, this time to Gyumri, the second largest city in Armenia. As always Hyer delivers a perfect travel experience with a comfortable mini-bus, a very skilled an...

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