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Private tour to Gyumri, Dzitoghtsyan Museum, Black Fortress

Location Yerevan, Armenia, Europe
$125.00
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Gyumri is the second largest city in Armenia. It is located on the Shirak Plateau, which crosses several mountain gorges. ou will discover the city center with its two famous churches, as well as visit the Dzitoghtsyan Museum, which is also known as the Museum of Architecture and Folk Life. Black Fortress is an abandoned Russian imperial fortress in Gyumri city. The fortress, which lies 8 kilometres from the Turkish border, was built in response to the Russo-Turkish War of 1828–1829. It is one of the most beautiful a historical-cultural monuments in Armenia!

The experience offers several options. This price includes:

1-3 travelers, without guide
Private tour to Gyumri, Dzitoghtsyan Museum, Black Fortress, Marmashen Church, without guide
Duration: 9 hours
Car, sedan
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 10 hours

The experience offers several options, check yours above
  • All taxes
  • Guide service (optional)
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Bottled water
  • WiFi on board
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Photoshoot in Zanan Cultural Center
  • Entrance ticket of Dzitoghtsyans museum
  • Lunch

  • Gyumri
    Gyumri is the second largest city in Armenia. It is located on the Shirak Plateau, which crosses several mountain gorges. The city itself is located in close proximity to the northern spurs of Mount Aragats. Many minerals are concentrated in Gyumri, and the entire southern part of the city is located above the artesian basin. During the tour you are transported to the glorious past of Armenia. You will discover the city center with its two famous churches, as well as visit the Dzitoghtsyan Museum, which is also known as the Museum of Architecture and Folk Life, where you can get acquainted with the life, culture and history of the Gyumri city.
  • Black Fortress
    Black Fortress is an abandoned Russian imperial fortress in Gyumri city. The fortress, which lies 8 kilometres from the Turkish border, was built in response to the Russo-Turkish War of 1828–1829. It is one of the most beautiful a historical-cultural monuments in Armenia.
  • Gyumri
    Saint Michael Church - Russian Orthodox Church, in the vicinity of the current Gorky Park, on the “Patvo Blur” platform.The clock tower was built with local black hewn stone. It is called “Plplan Zham ” because of the shining tin dome. Vardanants square - is the main square of the Gyumri, stands as the central hub of Gyumri, boasting a distinctive rectangular layout strategically positioned at the convergence of eight roads. Abovyan street - At the outset of the 20th century, Alexandrovsky Street, now known as Abovyan, stood as the showcase of Alexandropol, present-day Gyumri. Barbershop and pharmacy buildings - The oldest barbershop and pharmacy in Gyumri are iconic relics of the city's history. The barbershop, founded in the first days of the Second World War and preserve the charm of the past with old chairs and signs. There are electric hair-cutting devices that are over 45 years old.
  • Museum 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 (now Gyumri). It is built with the famous red tuff stone of Shirak.The house-museum, exhibits a collection of the Alexandropol social life characteristics, from the 19th century up to the 1920s. It also features the cultural, architectural and religious aspects of the city. In the end of the tour you have an opportunity to have a photoshoot in traditional Armenian costumes called Taraz. In Zanan center you can you unforgettable memories of Armenia in national clothes. This stop is optional, so don't miss your chance!
  • Zanan Cultural Heritage
    In Zanan center you can you unforgettable memories of Armenia in national clothes. This stop is optional, so don't miss your chance!

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Private tour to Gyumri, Dzitoghtsyan Museum, Black Fortress

    Location Yerevan, Armenia, Europe
    $125.00
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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