From Yerevan: Saghmosavank, Amberd, and Winery Day Trip
ID: GYG1435934-2192034
Category:
Country: Armenia
Duration:
07:00 hours
Description
Discover Armenia's history, scenery, and winemaking traditions on a day trip from Yerevan. Visit Saghmosavank Monastery, Amberd Fortress, and Lake Kari, and explore Voskevaz Winery.
Begin your journey at Saghmosavank Monastery, a magnificent 13th-century monastery overlooking the dramatic Kasagh Gorge. Continue to the Armenian Alphabet Monument, a unique landmark celebrating Armenia's ancient alphabet and cultural heritage.
Next, travel to Amberd Fortress, one of Armenia's most impressive medieval fortresses, located on the slopes of Mount Aragats. Surrounded by spectacular mountain landscapes, Amberd offers fascinating history and panoramic views.
Continue to Lake Kari, a beautiful alpine lake situated at an altitude of over 3,000 meters, where you'll have time to admire the scenery and enjoy the fresh mountain air.
The final stop is Voskevaz Winery, one of Armenia's renowned wineries. Here, you can optionally join a guided winery tour to learn about the country's centuries-old winemaking traditions and production process (winery tour available for an additional fee).
Highlights
- Discover Armenia's rich history, mountain scenery, and winemaking traditions
- Visit Saghmosavank Monastery, overlooking the dramatic Kasagh Gorge
- See the Armenian Alphabet Monument, a unique cultural landmark
- Admire the scenery at Lake Kari, a beautiful alpine lake at 3,000 meters
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please note that this tour does not include hiking or climbing Mount Aragats.
INCLUDED
- Professional driver
- English- or Russian-speaking guide service (available during group tour)
- Bottled water
- Visit to Amberd Fortress
- Visit to Vahramashen Church
- Visit to Kari Lake
- Visit to Armenian Alphabet Alley
- Visit to Saghmosavank Monastery
NOT INCLUDED
- Climbing or hiking Mount Aragats
- Food and drinks
- Personal expenses
- Amberd Fortress entrance fee (1,500 AMD per person, payable on-site in cash)
- Optional Voskevaz Winery tour (2,000 AMD per person, payable on-site in cash)
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
