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The Spirit of Armenia / 10 Days

armeniangeographic — Thu, 17 Jan 2019 12:38:21 +0000

Being travelers and photographers, seeing and feeling Armenia from inside, we have developed a photo tour, which will give you an opportunity to not only take the photos of Armenian sightseeings but also take the mood of Armenia with you. Having an experience of photoshooting and knowing the mentality of locals we will give you the chance to photoshoot not only the nature and historical-architectural monuments, but also the people and their everyday life.

Overnight stays will be in small comfortable hotels or guesthouses. After the shooting of each day, you will have the chance to relax, take a bath and get ready for the next day. And the evenings will pass in the cozy atmosphere.

For booking as well as for all questions, please contact us.

Day 1: Yerevan

Arrival. Settle down in the hotel. Walk through Yerevan.

We will visit the famous and lesser-known corners of Yerevan. We will go to the oldest quarters of Armenia named Kond. Then we’ll see the Persian Mosque and Armenian church in Kond. Afterwards, we’ll walk around the narrow and crooked streets.

Kond – old quarter of Yerevan

Afterwards, we’ll walk around the narrow and crooked streets. Finally, we will go up the Cascade in the evening and enjoy the panorama of Yerevan from there.

Overnight in Yerevan

Driving 25 km

Day 2: Symphony of Stones

We will meet the sunrise near the Charents arch. This is the place where a wonderful view to the mountain Ararat is opened.

Then we will visit the rocky Medieval Monastery Complex – Geghardavank. Till the 13th century the spear with which a Roman soldier stabbed Jesus on the cross was kept here.

Geghard Monastery

Not too far from Geghard Monastery Garni Pagan temple is located. This is the only preserved pagan temple in Armenia. After seeing it we will go down to the Azat Gorge.

Symphony of Stones

There we will see the natural monument “Symphony of Stones”. The symphony represents a giant pentagonal and hexagonal basalt pillars (about 50 m high), which seem to be handmade due to the amazing symmetry.

Yeranos mountains

We’ll return to Yerevan with a road which is hardly ever used. We’ll see the sunset of Yeranos mountains on our road back to Yerevan. These mountains are called “red mountains” as they get red coloring in the evening.

Overnight in Yerevan.

Driving 70 km

Day 3: Ararat in the palm

Early in the morning we will head to the Khor Virap monastery which is right at the foot of Ararat. This is the closest place to the mountain Ararat. We will meet the sunrise here, take pictures and, of course, get introduced with the history of the monastery.

Khor Virap Monastery / Photo by Anatoliy Gaponenko

Later, we will head to the wine making region of Armenia – Vayots Dzor. We’ll visit the wine factory of Areni. We’ll be in the Gnishik gorge in the evening and will take pictures of the Sunset of Noravank.

Noravank

Overnight in Areni.

Driving 120 km

Day 4: Following the Steps of Bezoar Goats

Early in the morning we will head to the Khachik village, where we will take the photos of Ararat sunrise from a different angle.

View from the Castle Smbataberd

Vayots Dzor is famous not only for grape vineyards and popular wine, but also for the rocky mountains with reddish shades, which are rich with Bezoar goats. We’ll be able to take the photos of rocky mountains Teqsar from Smbataberd. We will need to walk 2-3 km of easy road in order to reach the castle.

Photo tour in Armenia

Then we will go down to the Yeghegis village where we’ll see churches, tombs and Jewish graves from 14th century. We’ll walk through the villages and see other interesting monuments.

Overnight in Yeghegnadzor

Driving 50 km

Day 5: Goris

We’ll head to Goris in the morning. We’ll have a stop near the megalithic complex of Zorats karer. Then we will see the Shaki waterfall.

Shaki waterfall

In the evening we will go to Khndzoresk cave village.

Old Khndzoresk

Overnight in Goris.

Driving 50 km

Day 6: The Ghosts of Vorotan

In the lower part and the slopes of the Vorotan canyon there are cave villages abandoned in the middle of the last century. People were living in these villages until the 60s of the previous century. Here you can see the vivid connection of the human being with nature. However, this part is not easy accessible, so we’ll need to walk several kilometers of easy roads.

Village Khot / Vorotan gorge

In the evening we will be in Tatev and take the photos of Tatev monastery from the edge of the gorge in front.

Tatev Monastery / Photo by Hrach Hovhannisyan

Overnight in Tatev.

Driving 35 km

Day 7: Heading to Sevan through Silk Road

In the morning we will again take photos of Tatev monastery and the village of Tatev. We’ll walk down under the Devil’s bridge and we’ll immortalize the stalactite formations there.

Devil’s bridge

In the second half of the day we will be heading to Sevan through silk road. The road passes through Vardenyants Pass, where Orbelyan Caravanserai is located. In those days, here caravans of merchants and travelers used to stop for a rest.

Before our final point we’ll visit one more interesting place – the tombfield of Noratus. In the evening, we will reach a fairytale-like shore where we will take the photos of the sunset of Lake Sevan.

Lake Sevan / Photo by Sipan Grigoryan

Overnight at the small hotel on the shore of Lake Sevan.

Driving 260 km

Day 8: Dilijan

Walk through Dilijan. In Dilijan, you will be able to take part in a traditional Armenian wedding, take the photos of it and even become a participant. We’ll walk through the streets of Old Dilijan and will be near the Haghartsin Monastery – hidden in the forests.

Old Dilijan

Overnight in Dilijan.

Driving 60 km

Day 9: Vanadzor – Gyumri

In the morning, we’ll head to the third and second largest cities of Armenia after Yerevan, correspondingly – Vanadzor and Gyumri.

Gyumri

There are places with strong Armenian atmosphere that definitely need to be seen and photographed.

Overnight in Yerevan

Driving 230 km

Day 10: Erebuni Fortress with Armenian Gampr

Erebuni fortress is located in the outskirts of Yerevan. It was built in b.c. 782 by one of the most powerful kings of Urartu – Argishti I. Here you can experience the power of the Urartian kingdom and the power of the Armenian Highland aboriginal – Gampr. Here, a photoshoot of Gamprs in Erebuni castle is awaiting us.

Armenian Wolfhound – Gampr

About three millennia the Gampr breed of dog lived in the Armenian Highland. In Armenian mythology Gampr has always been praised for mythical courage, wisdom, power, beauty, honesty and boundless loyalty. You will not only enjoy the photo shooting of Gamprs, but also the live communication with these giant and kind dogs.

Armenian Wolfhound – Gampr

Driving 25 km

Tour price:

Number of Participants	Price per person
2 – 3	2190 $
4 – 5	1450 $

The price includes:

the service of the guide-translators
transfer from the airport and back
transportation within Armenia
accommodation
food service during the whole tour
tickets for “Garni”
tickets for “Wings of Tatev”
excursion & degustation in “Areni Wine Factory”
presentation of Armenian wedding traditions
museums in Gyumri
insurance
taxes

The price does not include:

Air tickets

For the booking and all questions, please contact us.

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One Day Photo Tour: Ararat in the Palm

armeniangeographic — Thu, 08 Feb 2018 12:16:49 +0000

Ararat is the symbol of Armenia. Every photographer who visits Armenia leaves with a photo of Ararat (if he/she is lucky with the weather). We offer you a one day photo tour in Armenia through the most marvelous and must-visit places of Armenia. During this trip we will take photos of Ararat from the most admirable angles and visit many beautiful sites of Armenia.

We will start the trip from Yerevan and drive to the famous Charents Arch. This is the place from where one can enjoy a wonderful view of the mountain Ararat.

Charents arch / Photo: Gev Khurshudyan

Then we will visit the rocky Medieval Monastery Complex – Geghard, which is carved into the rock. It is believed that the spear, which wounded Jesus at the Crucifixion was kept here until the 13th century.

Geghard Monastery

Not far from the Geghard Monastery, the Pagan Temple of Garni is located. This is the only preserved pagan temple in Armenia. After examining the temple, we will go down to the Azat Gorge.

Garni Pagan Temple

A natural monument “Symphony of Stones” is located in the Azat Gorge. These are vertical, upright cliffs, huge number of hexagonal basalt columns of volcanic origin (about 50 m high), which surprisingly eloquently and symmetrically hang over the gorge.

The whole monument resembles a huge organ, therefore it is also called the “Basalt organ”. Because of its striking form and amazing symmetry the “Symphony of Stones” seems to be man-made.

Symphony of Stones

Later, we will head to the Ararat Valley along a very beautiful road. On the way, we will take pictures of the Yeranos Mountains. They are also called “red mountains” as they get red coloring during the sunset.

Yeranos mountains

Our one day photo tour in Armenia will continue with a visit to the Surenavan village in the Ararat Valley. It is known as the village of storks. Since ancient times, Armenians considered the stork (Aragil) a sacred bird, a protector of the fields. In ancient Armenian myths, storks embodied the sun. In addition, we will have opportunity to capture the rural atmosphere of the village and its inhabitants.

Storks of Armenia/ Photo: Usik Markosyan

Our final point is Khor Virap Monastery, which is located right at the foot of Mount Ararat. We will learn more about the history of the monastery and after return to Yerevan.

Khor Virap Monastery / Photo: Anatoliy Gaponenko

Tour price:

Number of Participants	Price per group
2 – 3	125 000 AMD
4 – 5	140 000 AMD

The price includes:

service of the English-speaking guide
transport
Garni Temple entrance fee

For booking as well as for all questions, please contact us.

For orders write us on Facebook or call 043 00 5165

For more information, click on the photo.

The Mountainous Island

“The Mountainous Island” is the best representation of Armenia and might become an essential part of your book collection․ It will forever remember you of your days and treks in Armenia.

Photo Tours - Armenian Geographic - ArmGeo.am

The Spirit of Armenia / 10 Days

Day 1: Yerevan

Day 2: Symphony of Stones

Day 3: Ararat in the palm

Day 4: Following the Steps of Bezoar Goats

Day 5: Goris

Day 6: The Ghosts of Vorotan

Day 7: Heading to Sevan through Silk Road

Day 8: Dilijan

Day 9: Vanadzor – Gyumri

Day 10: Erebuni Fortress with Armenian Gampr

Tour price:

The price includes:

The price does not include:

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One Day Photo Tour: Ararat in the Palm

Tour price:

The price includes:

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