Embark on a private tour of Western Armenia and discover historic churches, including Oshakan, the birthplace of the Armenian alphabet. Explore Karmravor Church and Hovhannavank, and marvel at the beauty of Saghmosavank monastery.
Embark on a private tour of Western Armenia and discover historic churches, including Oshakan, the birthplace of the Armenian alphabet. Explore Karmravor Church and Hovhannavank, and marvel at the beauty of Saghmosavank monastery.
- Oshakan Cemetery - The Oshakan Church, also known as Saint Mesrop Mashtots Cathedral, was constructed between 1875 and 1879 by Catholicos Gevork IV of Armenia. This church is renowned as the final resting place of Saint Mesrop Mashtots, the inventor of the Armenian alphabet.
- Karmravor Church - Karmravor Church is considered one of the most…
- Oshakan Cemetery - The Oshakan Church, also known as Saint Mesrop Mashtots Cathedral, was constructed between 1875 and 1879 by Catholicos Gevork IV of Armenia. This church is renowned as the final resting place of Saint Mesrop Mashtots, the inventor of the Armenian alphabet.
- Karmravor Church - Karmravor Church is considered one of the most enchanting churches in Armenia. It was erected by priests Gregory and Manas in the 7th century.
- Hovhannavank Monastery - Hovhannavank is a monastery of the Armenian Apostolic Church, located in the village of Ohanavan. It is perched atop a steep gorge carved by the Kasakh River.
- Saghmosavank Monastery - The Saghmosavank Monastery is also positioned on the edge of the gorge of the Qasagh River. Built in 1215, Saghmosavank Monastery was renowned for its manuscripts.

- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transport by air-conditioned vehicle according to the number of participants
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transport by air-conditioned vehicle according to the number of participants
- Food and drinks
- Lunch
- Food and drinks
- Lunch
Explore the western part of Armenia. Visit Oshakan Church, renowned as the burial site of Saint Mesrop Mashtots, the creator of the Armenian alphabet. In recent years, the church’s entrance has been adorned with 36 khachkars (cross-stones), each representing one of the 36 original letters of the Armenian alphabet created by Saint Mesrop.
Karmravor Church…
Explore the western part of Armenia. Visit Oshakan Church, renowned as the burial site of Saint Mesrop Mashtots, the creator of the Armenian alphabet. In recent years, the church’s entrance has been adorned with 36 khachkars (cross-stones), each representing one of the 36 original letters of the Armenian alphabet created by Saint Mesrop.
Karmravor Church is one of the most enchanting churches in Armenia. Its name, meaning “reddish,” comes from its red hue. The structure is built from brown tuff stone.
Hovhannavank is an Armenian Apostolic Church perched atop a steep gorge carved by the Kasakh River.
Saghmosavank Monastery is also located on the edge of the Kasakh River gorge. The elegance of its interior is accentuated by its color scheme, with different sections made from red and black stones and painted in white, yellow, and red.
- Dress code is smart casual
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