During this tour you will climb the highest mountain in Armenia mount Aragats. You will be accompanied by professional guide who has 14 years of guiding experience in mountains of Armenia.

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Pass By: Mount Aragats, Aragats Road Armenia

During this beautiful tour you will climb the highest peak in Armenia. Mount Aragats 4090m.

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During the private tour to Saghmosavank,Ohanavank monasteries,Amberd fortress and Alphabet monument guests will start the tour from the monastery Sagmosavank, located above the high gorge at the river Kasakh.

The trip will continue to Ohanavank monastery,which again stands on the edge of the Kasagh River canyon.

Next stop will be near Alphabet park, with the high Holy Cross hovering in the background lays a monument of 39 giant carved Armenian letters in stone and statues of famous Armenians . The park was dedicated to the creator of the Armenian language, Saint Mesrop Mashtots whose language he created over 1,600 years ago is still spoken today.

Amberd castle will be the last destination of the tour . Amberd is a 7th-century fortress located 2,300 meters above sea level, on the slopes of Mount Aragats .The name translates to "fortress in the clouds" in Armenian. It is also the name incorrectly attributed to Vahramashen Church, the 11th-century Armenian church near the castle.

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Stop At: Saghmosavank Monastery, Artashavan Armenia

Trip to the monastery Sagmosavank, located above the high gorge at the river Kasakh. Date of foundation 1215–1235.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Armenian Alphabet Monument, Artashavan Armenia

Stop near the monument of the Armenian alphabet.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Amberd Fortress, Byurakan Armenia

Amberd Fortress

Duration: 40 minutes

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The Armenian alphabet is an alphabetic writing system used to write Armenian. It was developed around 405 AD by Mesrop Mashtots, an Armenian linguist and ecclesiastical leader. The system originally had 36 letters; eventually, three more were adopted.

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Stop At: Saghmosavank Monastery, Artashavan Armenia

The Saghmosavank is a 13th-century Armenian monastic complex located in the village of Saghmosavan in the Aragatsotn Province of Armenia. Saghmosavank is situated atop the precipitous gorge carved by the Kasagh river.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Armenian Alphabet Monument, Artashavan Armenia

In 2005, the Armenian alphabet celebrated its 1600th birthday. In commemoration, it was given a gift of 39 giant, carved Armenian letters, strategically placed near the final resting place of the man who created the alphabet, Mesrop Mashtots.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Amberd Fortress, Byurakan Armenia

Continue to Yerevan visit the Amberd Fortress, located at 2,300m above sea level. The southern slope of Mt. Aragats hosts this 7th century medieval fortress, the patrimony of Pakhlavuni princes, and one of the few surviving castles in the country.

Duration: 1 hour

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Byurakan Studio has developed its own handmade paper technology, with the help of the ancient technologies. By participating in this project you can also enjoy the pleasure of paper’s re-inventing. Of course, instead of materials used in ancient times, other modern wastes, wastepaper, etc., will be used, while Armenian okra will be used as a gluing material, instead of crushed peels of mulberry-tree. During the program, you will make your handmade paper, with a printing press you will get the picture you like and will take it as a souvenir.

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Byurakan Studio has developed its own handmade paper technology, with the help of the ancient technologies. By participating in this project you can also enjoy the pleasure of paper’s re-inventing. Of course, instead of materials used by Cai Lun, other modern wastes, wastepaper, etc., will be used, while Armenian okra will be used as a gluing material, instead of crushed peels of mulberry-tree. During the program, you will make your handmade paper, with a printing press you will get the picture you like and will take it as a souvenir.

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• Byurakan Studio, Byurakan 0213, Aragatsotn Province, RA, Byurakan 0213 Armenia

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The plein air is a technique to paint objects in natural light and in natural conditions. The plein air is a unique form of art. A work done during the plein air is usually quick and typical. The artist must be able to hunt a mysterious corner of nature, which must be painted at that moment. One can say that the plein air is the artist’s separation in the nature and with nature.

Many painters have done that, so you can do the same, even if you have not taken a brush for a long time. The skilled artists of Byurakan Studio will help you.

With their assistance you will gain access to the secrets of the plein air, within a few hours you will create an impressionist canvas, typical for your character and mood, which will remain as a beautiful memory and souvenir from your time spent in Byurakan.

Important note: All the painting materials used during the class will be provided by the studio, and are included in the price of the workshop.

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The plein air is a technique to paint objects in natural light and in natural conditions. The plein air is a unique form of art. A work done during the plein air is usually quick and typical. The artist must be able to hunt a mysterious corner of nature, which must be painted at that moment. One can say that the plein air is the artist’s separation in the nature and with nature.

Many painters have done that, so you can do the same, even if you have not taken a brush for a long time. After all, children scrawl their impressions without any scare. You also can dare and realize your painting instinct coming from childhood. Moreover, the skilled artists of Byurakan Studio will help you.

With their assistance you will gain access to the secrets of the plein air, within a few hours you will create an impressionist canvas, typical for your character and mood, which will remain as a beautiful memory and souvenir from your time in Byurakan.

Stop At:

• Byurakan Studio, Byurakan 0213, Aragatsotn Province, RA, Byurakan 0213 Armenia

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We offer a majestic excursion of ancient Hovhanavank and Saghmosavank Monasteries and the great Amberd Fortress by comfortable VIP class cars

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Stop At: Hovhannavank Monastery, Ohanavan Armenia

One of the famous monasteries of ancient Armenia Hovhanavank is located in the Ararat region. It contained such significant relics as the Shroud, in which the Body of Christ was shrouded, and the Nail that pierced His Hand.


Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Saghmosavank Monastery, Artashavan Armenia

The architecture of the Saghmosavank Monastery is the same as that of Hovhanavank. Located in the same name village not far from Hovhanavank Monastery. Near the monastery there is an amazing gorge and beautiful nature.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Amberd Fortress, Byurakan Armenia

Amberd - one of the most famous and majestic fortress of ancient Armenia, which for many centuries served as an outpost in this region. Located half way to the highest mountain Aragats. Near the castle is a small church, and around the massive ridges and fantastic nature.

Duration: 1 hour

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