Overview

The tour starts at 10:00
The tour lasts 9-10 hours 
Itinerary: April 15 - October 15

During our trip we are going to visit Dashtadem Fortress - which is located in a homonymous village near Talin town. It appears to be one of those medieval fortresses of Aragatsotn province, that were built for protecting Ararat Plain from attacks. The base of the fortress was founded during Urartian period. 

Then we will continue our way to Gyumri.  Gyumri is located in the north-western part of Armenia, in the middle of Shirak valley, 126 km far from Yerevan. From the ethnical point of view it is the most colorful city in Armenia. The local traditions are deeply rooted here, national spirit is reflcted in everything. Walking along the streets of old Gyumri one still seems to hear the voice of the smiths' hammers, it seems that a cart will appear from the street corner and the carter will call to show around the city. The old houses, a part of which fortunately resisted the devastating earthquake in 1988, speak of the high architectural achievements of the city. These buildings are notable with their architectural solutions, combination of colorful stone and masterfully elaborated bas-reliefs. Gyumri has always been in the center of cultural events.

Here we will see the famous Black Fortress and will visit the next destination - Marmashen. On the picturesque bank of Akhuryan river there is the magnificent monastery Marmashen built by Duke Vahram Pahlavuni. It is a huge complex, the construction of which started in 986 and finished in 1029. The main church is a domed hall. The facades of the church are elaborated with triangular niches, which endow the edifice with special liveliness. This complex built with well-hewn red tufa on the background of the blue sky casts an enigmatic impression.

As soon as we finish our tour we will be back to Yerevan.