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Group Tour: Amberd, Aragats, Lake Kari, Saghmosavank, Alphabet

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Yerevan, Armenia

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On this tour you will visit Amberd, a fortress on the southern slope of Mount Aragats, founded in the 7th century. Next up is Lake Kari at the height of 3250 m on the slopes of Mount Aragats, the highest point of Armenia (4090 m). Up next is the stop for Armenian Dry Fruit production and tasting. Visit Saghmosavank, 13th century Armenian monastic complex, unique due to its frescoes with biblical themes and the perfect harmony with environment – vertical cliffs of Kasakh gorge. There comes the Alley of Armenian Letters (Alphabet Alley), that was built on the slopes of Mount Aragats in honor to the 1600th anniversary of the creation of Armenian alphabet. This monument is unique not only in Armenia, but all around the World.

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  • Air-conditioned vehicles
  • Dry fruits tasting
  • Vehicle & passengers insurance
  • Lunch price (3900 - 4900AMD = 10-13 USD)
  • Hotel pick-up & drop-off
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96 Nalbandyan poxoc
Yerevan 0010, Armenia

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Amberd fortress

The principal architectural features of medieval fortress-building have found their reflection in this fortress. Having been built on a naturally well-defended cape, Amberd has for long time served as an important military fort. Next to this secular edifice there is a church, built in 1026 by the duke Vahram Pahlavuni.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Mount Aragats

The highest peak of the Republic of Armenia is Mount Aragats (4090 m). This four-peaked giant is the most favourite mountain of climbers. On the way to the southern peak the best stop is at Lake Kari (translated as stone lake), which is at the height of 3250 m. On the top one opens the most attractive scene: the silhouette of green valleys from one side, the eternal snow and silver lakes from other sides and the Biblical Mount Ararat far in the fog of Ararat Valley.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Kari Lake

Lake Kari (translated as stone lake) is situated on Mount Aragats at the height of 3250 m. The lake is usually surrounded with snow, due to which the water is always cold.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Saghmosavank Monastery

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.
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40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Armenian Alphabet Monument

Armenian Alphabet Monument is located in the village of Artashavan, at the east side bottom of Mount Aragats. It was erected in 2005 to the 1600th anniversary of creation of the Armenian alphabet by the design of the famous Armenian architect Jim Torosyan. The monument is an interesting demonstration of the stone carvings of 39 Armenian letters. The Armenian alphabet has been used to write the Armenian language since the year 405 or 406 and is still used to present Armenian language in written form. It was devised by Saint Mesrop Mashtots, an Armenian linguist and ecclesiastical leader, in order to make the Bible accessible to Armenians and spread Christianity. Originally it contained 36 letters and had been completed in the Middle Ages.
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  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for people with hypertension problems
  • It is recommended to wear warm clothes
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • The duration is approximate

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Group Tour: Amberd, Aragats, Lake Kari, Saghmosavank, Alphabet?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+04). Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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  • Air-conditioned vehicles
  • Dry fruits tasting
  • Vehicle & passengers insurance
  • WiFi in the vehicles
  • Bottled water & pastries
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  • Professional guide: ENG + RUS consecutively
  • Lunch price (3900 - 4900AMD = 10-13 USD)
  • Hotel pick-up & drop-off

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  • Not recommended for people with hypertension problems
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  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Lake Kari on the slope of mount Aragats is situated on the altitude of 3250 m above sea level
  • It is recommended to wear warm clothes
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
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