Harichavanq and Walking Tour in Gyumri
- 09:00 Departure
- 10:00 Harichavanq
- 11:00 Arrival in Gyumri
The far North-East of the country is famous for Gyumri. It is an urban municipal community and the second largest city in Armenia, serving as the administrative center of Shirak Province in the northwestern part of the country. By the end of the 19th century, it was one of the largest cities of Russian-ruled Eastern Armenia with a population like that of Yerevan. The city's population grew above 200,000 prior to the 1988 Spitak earthquake, when it was devastated. - 11:00-13:00 City Tour in Gyumri,
the second biggest city of Armenia. Archaeological excavations conducted throughout the Soviet period have shown that the area of modern-day Gyumri has been populated since at least the third millennium BC. The area was mentioned as Kumayri in the historic Urartian inscriptions dating back to the 8th century BC. The city is also unique with its 18th-to-19th century urban architecture. The first half of the day will allow you to enjoy the unprecedented atmosphere of the city. - 13:00-14:30 Lunch
The restaurants of Gyumri are also gastronomically unique, so the amazing lunch is also guaranteed! - 15:00-17:30 Continue City Tour (including the "Seven Wounds" church, Church of ·the Holy Savior, Main Square, etc.)
The residents of Gyumri are widely known as conservative people. Traditions and local customs are widely preserved by the local citizens. It is very common among Armenians to refer to the dignity of Gyumri. Gyumri is considered to be the "laughter and humor capital" of Armenia. Though the city laid in ruins after the1988 Armenian Earthquake, it managed to preserve many museums and monuments. The Seven Wounds church, for example, is the only church that was not closed down during the Soviet times. The second part of the trip is going to be just as captivating. - 17:30 Return to Yerevan
- 19:30 Arrival in Yerevan
What's Included
- 7-hours fully-featured outdoor tour
- Foreign language professional TOUR-GUIDE service
- Full ground transportation, including hotel pick-up
- Lunch
- Vegetarian-friendly food arranged upon request
- Entrance Fees
- Trips to museums
- COVID-19 protection measures
What You Can Expect
- Get a hand-to-hand experience with the heart-warming hospitality of Armenia.
- Tour to the most culturally significant historical sites and landscapes in Armenia.
- Enjoy the luxury of fully air-conditioned private transportation.
- Be in comfort, safety, and ease with the company of our friendly professional private drivers and guides.
Why To Choose This Tour
A day of exploring new country, new culture, new nature in a friendly, safe and far from a city's everyday routine environment
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 24 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Children 17 years and younger must be accompanied by an adult
- Tours are arranged on a demand basis
Technical Details
Distance- ~130 km
Accessibility- No stairs or dirt roads need to be passed to arrive at the sites.
Altitude Changes- minimal, very gradually.
Photo taking- The vehicle will stop at several viewpoints for the visitors to take photos.
Overall level of difficulty- E
Accessibility- No stairs or dirt roads need to be passed to arrive at the sites.
Altitude Changes- minimal, very gradually.
Photo taking- The vehicle will stop at several viewpoints for the visitors to take photos.
Overall level of difficulty- E
Cancellation Policy
Cacellation Policy:
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience's start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience's start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience's start time will not be accepted.
Starting from 12,000 AMD per person