Day trip to: Kasakh Canyon and Amberd Fortress
The Armenian alphabet is an alphabetic writing system used to write Armenian. It was developed around 405 AD by Mesrop Mashtots, an Armenian linguist and ecclesiastical leader. The system originally had 36 letters; eventually, three more were adopted.
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Day trip to: Kasakh Canyon and Amberd Fortress
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Saghmosavank Monastery
The Saghmosavank is a 13th-century Armenian monastic complex located in the village of Saghmosavan in the Aragatsotn Province of Armenia. Saghmosavank is situated atop the precipitous gorge carved by the Kasagh river.
Armenian Alphabet Monument
In 2005, the Armenian alphabet celebrated its 1600th birthday. In commemoration, it was given a gift of 39 giant, carved Armenian letters, strategically placed near the final resting place of the man who created the alphabet, Mesrop Mashtots.
Amberd Fortress
Continue to Yerevan visit the Amberd Fortress, located at 2,300m above sea level. The southern slope of Mt. Aragats hosts this 7th century medieval fortress, the patrimony of Pakhlavuni princes, and one of the few surviving castles in the country.
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Fuel surcharge
- Parking Fees
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
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We pick up from any hotel in Yerevan.
