Armenian Heritage Exploration Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Discover Gyumri's Urban Life Museum
- Explore the historic Black Fortress
- Wander through Gyumri's old town
- Visit the ancient Harichavank Monastery
- Experience Armenia's rich cultural heritage
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided tour of Gyumri's Urban Life Museum
- Visit to the Black Fortress
- Exploration of Harichavank Monastery
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
starting and returning point
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.
short visit of the fortress, mainly from outside
walking tour through the old streets of Gyumri
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.
Meeting point
Start Location
Hyur Service, 96 Nalbandyan poxoc, Yerevan 0010, Armenia
Important information
Know before you book
- The tour operates in all weather conditions; please dress appropriately.
- The order of the itinerary might change depending on availability of tickets.
- Please be on time to avoid losing entry to the attractions.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven terrain.
- Bring a refillable water bottle to stay hydrated throughout the day.
- Ensure you have a valid ID for any required security checks at sites.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Infants Required On Laps
- Stroller Accessible
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- The duration is approximate
- Seats will not be known in advance
Traveler reviews
Great experience
A great travel company. Here you can rely on the best service. Wonderful tour guides and guides. Many thanks to Marina and our driver. Especially the yogurt soup "Spas" tasted particularly good to me.
Excellent tour with very helpful team
I needed to travel only one way, bring my bag and leave the tour for two hours to work, then rejoin. It was a complicated request that I made. But the guide Nina was so helpful and make the tour work brilliantly. Along with her driver Samuel she made everything very easy and enjoyable.
All tours with Hyur are good
First thing to say, Hyur is an excellent operator. All tours are good and well organized. This was a very nice tour. The places we visited were interesting. The tour is different from others because you get to see another city: Gyumri and a Fortress. The duration was just right. Our guide Manya was very good, she provided much information without being boring.
Perfect Tour to Gyumri, Harichavank and the Black Fortress
Perfect Tour to Gyumri, Harichavank and the Black Fortress The tour to Gyumri, Harichavank Monastery, and the Black Fortress was excellently organized and overall a truly great experience. Our English-speaking guide Arpi was fantastic – very fluent, informative, and engaging in her explanations. It was clear that she has a lot of knowledge about the region and shares it with real enthusiasm. The driver, Mavr, was also very professional, safe, and reliable throughout the trip. The tour started exactly on time, and the overall organization was excellent. We especially appreciated the small extras such as free water, Wi-Fi in the vehicle, and snacks (cookies), which made the journey even more comfortable. Overall, an excellent service – highly recommended!
Excursion to Gyumri
I really enjoyed walking around the city of Gyumri. Guide Marina told us everything clearly and fascinatingly, and it was interesting to listen to her. The driver was Lavon. Lunch was arranged for an additional fee.