Mount Aragats, Amberd Fortress, Saghmosavank Monastery, Alphabet - private tour

Summertime snow!! This is how we can describe this amazing tour around Mount Aragats, whete there is snow all-year-round. The tour is available from May to October, and in winter months the road is completely closed because of abundant snow.

Except the mountain you will also visit cultural and historical sights of Saghmosavank Monastery, Alphabet Alley and Amberd Fortress. There are local restaurants where you can have armenian traditional meals (not included in the price of the tour).

Duration: 6-7 hours

Total distance: 140 km

Itinerary
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Stop At: Saghmosavank Monastery, Artashavan 0211 Armenia

Sahjmosavank is a 13-th century Monastery in Aragatsotn Region. There is an amazing view from there looking to Kasakh Canyon.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Armenian Alphabet Monument, Artashavan Armenia

39 sculptures of the unique Armenian Letters are right at the bottom of Aragats mountain. You can take a photo near the sculpture of the first letter of your name. For example, if your name is Alexander, you can take picture near "A" letter.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Mount Aragats, Aragats Road Armenia

Aragats is the highest mountain in Armenia - 4090 meters above sea level. You will reach up to 3.150 meters altitude and walk near Lake Kari. Here there is snow even during summer months and the temperature is 10-15 degrees lower than in Yerevan.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Amberd Fortress, Byurakan Armenia

Amberd is one of the best preserved fortresses in Armenia, constructed in 10-th century.

Duration: 40 minutes