Haghpat-Sanahin Tour

  • Haghpat-Sanahin Tour
Tour duration
10-11 hours
Tour Price
Upon request
Tour Highlights
The UNESCO Heritage sites of Sanahin and Haghbat
Tour Program

Haghpat Monastery is a medieval Armenian monastery complex in Haghpat village. The monastery was founded by Queen Khosrovanuysh, wife of the Bagratid king Ashot III, probably in 976. There are also a number of splendid khachkars (cross-stones) of the 11th-13th centuries standing on the territory of the monastery, the best known among them is the "Amenaprkich" (All-Savior) khachkar which has been standing since 1273.Today the area is an increasingly popular tourist site.

Sanahin: One of the most impressive monasteries in Armenia, the Monastery of Sanahin is located in Lori province, particularly in Alaverdi. It founded in the 10th century. The complex which has numerous khachkars (stones with elaborate engravings representing a cross) belongs to the Armenian Apostolic Church. Monastery of Sanahin was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1996.

Tour Accommodation
none
Price includes
water, tickets
Price Does NOT Include
meals
Tour Dates
upon request