Gyumri city tour (Yot verk church, All saviors church, Museum of National Architecture and Urban Life, black fortress, National Architecture and Urban Life Museum, Independence Square, The open-air market, Ryzhkov Street, The Gyumri Brewery)
Overview
This experience will help you to discover Armenia’s second largest city, Gyumri which dates back to the 3rd millennium BC in a unique way.
You will admire the architecture of the city, the delicious food and the willpower of the earthquake survival beauty.
This is a private experience and may be customized.
Professional photos with a Canon camera are offered.
Itinerary
Approximate duration: 8-9 hours.
Typical Itinerary
The 19th-century Cathedral of the Holy Mother of God, also known as Yot Verk or the Seven Wounds of the Holy Mother of God, is the seat of the Diocese of Shirak of the Armenian Apostolic Church.
St. All Savior’s Church is constructed between 1858 and 1873, it was designed to resemble the Cathedral of Ani, since the inhabitants of 19th century Gyumri saw their city as the historical successor to their glorious medieval capital Ani.
The large exposition of the National Architecture and Urban Life Museum is in the "Dzitoghtsyans's house", which was built in 1872. The furniture hasn't been changed from the days when Dzitoghtsyans lived there. In the museum, you will see the past and the present of the aspiring people and the city of Gyumri.
Walk in the impressive Kumayri historic district, which is the oldest part of Gyumri, boasting some unique architecture that dates back to the 18th and 19th centuries. It is one of the only places in the country to see authentic urban Armenian architecture. The district is home to over 1,000 buildings, telling the story of the city’s past.
Officially known as Sev Berd, the Black Fortress is a massive abandoned Russian Imperial fortress that sits on the western edge of the city. The fortress was built between 1834 and 1847 after the Russo-Turkish War. The big round fortress is a national cultural heritage monument. It sits atop a hill overlooking the city, offering some great views. This is an optional experience and may be added with some additional fee.
The Gyumri open-air market is where the locals shop for fresh produce, spices and dried fruit. It is an interesting place to explore and is sure to appeal to all of your senses. This is an optional experience and may be added with some additional fee.
The pedestrian-only Ryzhkov Street is not only interesting to see but is also a great place to shop for souvenirs. Local artists sell paintings, wood carvings, tufa stone carvings and much more along this alleyway.
The Gyumri Brewery which is one of the oldest beer production factories in the country will be another amazing discovery. The brewery dates back to 1898. You will visit the brewery and may taste the beer in different stages of its production. This is an optional experience and may be added with some additional fee.
Gyumri is famous for traditional dishes like pilaf, soups, meat dishes and desserts. Khash is a must, which is a soup with cow’s feet and stomach that is flavoured with garlic, pickled vegetables and vodka. If that does not sound appealing, opt for Tatar Boraki, which is homemade pasta topped with fried onions. These delicious dishes can be tasted in restaurant to complete your unforgettable experience.
Inclusions
- Private professional guide service: English, Russian, French, Armenian languages (please precise which language you prefer in notes)
- Private transportation: comfortable car with a professional driver
- Local sweets and bottled water
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Pick up and drop off at any point you wish in Yerevan
- Pick up from the hotel and drop off
Exclusions
- Entrance tickets for activities mentioned in the program
- Accommodation (provided upon request)
- Private transfers in all directions in Armenia & Georgia (provided upon request)
- Pick up from the airport and drop off (provided upon request)
- Food and drinks: options available for all preferences (provided upon request)
- Gratitudes (optional)
- Travel insurance (provided upon request)
You will pay when you arrive.
There are discounts available for one-person bookings.
This is a private experience/tour. Only you or your group will participate.
With PHAROS you can get the best deals and discounts with all the hotels. Just let us know your preferences for hotel and room type and we will book the desired hotel rooms for you.
Private transfers in all directions in Armenia & Georgia are provided upon request. Please precise the direction, date, time of the transfer, pick-up and drop-off addresses and the number of people while making the reservation.
Please reserve optional experiences in advance. In case of adding optional experiences to the program, these experiences are provided with an additional discount. The duration of the optional experiences is not included in the program duration.
Any experience may be included and excluded from the program. This should be prior to the reservation.
