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Two-day unique excursion in Gyumri accompanied by a 19th century photographic technology guide

Gyumri city

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Duration

2 Days

Tour Type

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Group Size

5 people

Location

Shirak region, RA

Overview

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If you love photography, are interested in the history of photography or just want to take photos or take pictures in Gyumri like in the 19th century, then this tour is just for you.

Gyumri is the regional center of Shirak, located in northwestern Armenia. The region is mentioned in Urartian cuneiform inscriptions, with the oldest excavations dating back to the 3rd millennium BC. The oldest name of the second largest city in Armenia is Kumayri. The city had four names: Kumayri, Alexandropol, Leninakan, and Gyumri. During this interesting tour we will walk around the center, which was built in Alexandropol at the end of the 19th century and get acquainted with the unique culture that was formed at that time, the reasons for the formation of the culture of bragging and humor. Duration of the tour is 2 days.

Features of a unique two-day photo tour

This photo tour is a unique opportunity not only to learn about the history of Gyumri through old photographs, but also to explore the photo technology that was used in the 19th century. Attention, you will take a photo yourself using one of these technologies. During the photo tour an experienced guide from Gyumri, a 19th century photographer with great photographic techniques, will share his experience with you. By the way, only 3 specialists in the world have this skill, one of them is also from Gyumri.

What is cyanotype (nineteenth-century photographic style)?

This is photographic no-silver technology, which is obtained by contact printing, the negative is firmly attached to the finished photo paper, illuminated with ultraviolet light. The result is blue photos.

During the tour you will:

  • arrive at the photo lab, where you will prepare materials for printing your picture the next day
  • taste the traditional sweet pie - yaghli
  • take a walk around Gyumri, take a picture of Gyumri with your imagination
  • taste local dishes
  • take part in an educational meeting with a retinoscope photographer who will tell you about the history of photographic technique and unexpected obstacles encountered along the way. In the meantime, one of your photos will be printed
  • spend the night in a comfortable hotel, in the morning you will go to the photo lab to have your pictures finally printed, take a part of 19th century Gyumri with you.

From Yerevan to Gyumri you can arrive by train or take advantage of direct transport.


FREE CANCELLATION

BOOKING WITH CONFIRMATION

ELECTRONIC TICKET

ARMENIAN, RUSSIAN, ENGLISH

START POINT: GYUMRI

DISCOUNT FOR GROUPS


IMPORTANT TO KNOW

The purchase/booking of this service is with CONFIRMATION. Within 24 hours of your purchase/booking, you will receive a confirmation or non-confirmation email.

  • In case of a complete purchase, a few minutes after the purchase is made and the platform receives a confirmation letter, from your bank card/wallet the full amount of the service will be charged.
  • In case of purchasing a booking voucher, a few minutes after making the purchase and receiving the confirmation letter from the platform, funds will be charged from your bank card/wallet in the amount of the voucher.

Attention.When purchasing a booking voucher, the bank card/wallet you entered is attached to the bank and is kept confidential. In case of violation of the terms of free cancellation of the service or failure to appear without the consent of the service provider, the Coordinator (platform) has the right to charge funds from the attached card/wallet in the amount of the appropriate penalty.

Included/Excluded

Guide service

All materials for receiving the photo

Overnight and food

Highlights

Travel Style

Cultural & historical
Photo tours

Useful information

Chisleyev's Buildings

Were built in 1926 for earthquake survivors, have their own architectural features.

"Good Morning" Building

The "Good Morning" building got its name because of its unique decor, reminiscent of a mirror.

The Seven Wounds Church - "Yot Verk"

According to legend, the icon of the brush of Evangelist Khukas is in the church of the Seven Wounds.

Vardanants Square

This eclectic but beautiful square embodies the history of Gyumri.

St. Amenaprkich Church

The most beautiful church in the city, similar to the Mother Cathedral of Ani.

"Alexandrovsky" street

Many things happened on this street for the first time in Armenia.

"Bebutovskaya" street

4 famous Armenian films were shot on this street. Near the street the one of the oldest breweries in the region is located.

The First Secular University in Armenia

Not only a magnificent building, but also a serious Armenian educational institution.

Dowry building

Can a dowry building become the mayor's office? Anything is possible in Gyumri...

City park

This garden was built on the initiative of a woman and with her donation.

Old theater building

The people of Gyumri loved theater and it is logical that the great actress Olga Chekhova, who later became the favorite actress of Adolf Hitler, was born in this city.

Plplan Chapel

Russian chapel near the Russian cemetery. The soldiers killed in the Russian-Turkish wars are buried here.

Black Ghul

One of the observation points of Alexandropolyan fortress, which has become an interesting concert hall today.

Purchase policy

You can buy the service fully or book it by paying little money (booking voucher). If you purchase a booking voucher, you pay the rest of the cost of the service of your choice on the spot before providing the service.

Please, read carefully about the service information and if necessary, take with you your passport or other identification document (ex. Driving license) and wear appropriate clothes (if it is mentioned on the page of the service).

The purchase or booking should be done at least 48 hours in advance. In case of reservations made after that, complications may arise during the organization of the service, and the amount of the reserved service during that period is not refundable, unless otherwise provided in the cancellation policy. The minimal number of members for this service is 5. You will receive the final confirmation or non-confirmation of the service you purchased by e-mail. Please be careful and arrive at the place of service/office only in case of final confirmation. If you made the purchase more than 10 days before the date of service, the confirmation or non-confirmation letter will be sent to you 72 hours before the day of service.

Attention: The booking voucher is for one-time use of the service you purchased.

In order to use the service, in case of purchasing both full and booking vouchers, it is necessary to submit the purchase receipt electronically or in print (QR code).

Cancellation policy

Cancellation can be made only in case of full purchase. In case of cancellation of the booking voucher the money will not be refunded, but that can be used for another day or for purchasing another service.

Without any penalty full purchase cancellation is available at least 48 hours in advance. After that, the whole value of the service is non-refundable in case of purchase, cancellation, as well as without the consent of the service provider. The date can only be changed at least 24 hours before the first day of the service, with the consent of the partner, according to the availability of those days.

For full information on money refund and other costs related to that can be found in the Public Contract.

COVID-19 safety rules

We strictly follow the COVID-19 safety rules of the RA government. Please, take masks and individual sanitizers with you.

Tour Location

Gyumri city

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