Private Tour: Gyumri City Tour, Dzitoghtsyan Museum, Marmashen Church
Private Tour: Gyumri City Tour, Dzitoghtsyan Museum, Marmashen Church
Explore the history and delights of Armenia in comfort on our amazing10-hour tour! Travel by air-conditioned vehicle with professional guide using free Wi-Fi on board and tasting local sweets.Afterwards, we will visit the city of Gyumri – once the artistic capital, and possibly the most beautiful city of Armenia. The next spot included in this day trip is the 10th century monastic complex of Marmashen, located on the bank of Akhuryan River.
Here, you can explore the cradle of the world famous gothic architecture, which was proven to have been spread all over the world thanks to this Monastery.As part of the tour, guests will taste the most famous dishes of traditional Armenian cuisine. The dishes are unique with their taste and appetizing aroma, characteristic only for Armenian cuisine.
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Gyumri
This tour will take you to the city of Gyumri – once the artistic capital, and possibly the most beautiful city of Armenia. You will get the chance to explore the city center with its two famous churches, as well as the Black Fortress; built during the Russian –Turkish war, the fortress still serves as a military base.
1 hourMuseum of National Architecture and Urban Life
The famous house of Dzitoghtsyan family was built in 1872 by four brothers who migrated from the Western Armenian village of Dzitogh, to the city of Alexandropol.[1] It is built with the famous red tuff stone of Shirak.
30 minutesMarmashen Monastery
The next spot included in this tour is the 10th century monastic complex of Marmashen, located on the bank of Akhuryan River. Here, you can explore the cradle of the world famous gothic architecture.
30 minutesIncluded
- Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional driver
- Hotel Pick up and Drop off
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- WiFi on board
- Bottled water
- Dzitoghtsyan Museum ticket - 1000 AMD per person
- Entry/Admission - Museum of National Architecture and Urban Life
Not Included
- Food and drinks (upon request)
- Professional guide (upon request)
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.