Group tour: Let's see Ani and Ereruyk

Ani (otherwise known as the city of a thousand and one churches Ani) is one of the medieval capitals of Armenia, located near the Shirak region, on the right bank of the Akhuryan River, on a triangular plateau. The area has been inhabited since time immemorial, initially, it was included in the estates of the Kamsarakan ministerial house. The city had 3 periods of development: Kamsarakan, Bagratuni (X-XI centuries), and Zakaryans (XII-XIV centuries).

Near the village of Anipemza in the Shirak region, on the shores of Akhuryan, a three-nave tuff basilica built in the 4th-5th centuries, one of the oldest churches in Armenia, has been preserved. According to experts, it is the largest structure known to us in the early Middle Ages. According to the transcript of Nikoghayos Mar, it was called St. Karapet. had six pillars. The temple of Yereruyk is a huge basilica built on a stepped foundation called a stylobate.

Anipemza, a village in the Ani region, is 49 km away from the regional center. Formerly part of the Alexandropol province of Yerevan state, in 1938 it became an urban settlement, after the administrative-territorial reform of 1995 it is one of the rural settlements of Armenia. The village is located on the left bank of the river Akhuryan, in the plain, at 1430 m above sea level.

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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 24 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.

There is no age or other restriction in participating in this tour.

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