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Festivar | Harout Pamboukchyan
Group tour from Yerevan to Hrazdan for Festivar: Holy Mother of God Church, Bjni Fortress view, Makravank and Harout Pamboukchyan live.
About this tour
The “Festivar” festival is organized with the support of the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports of Armenia, aiming to promote domestic tourism and regional cultural life.
This year it will take place on September 13 in the city of Hrazdan. As part of the festival, the beloved singer Harut Pamboukjian will perform.
During the tour, we will visit the Church of the Holy Mother of God, from where you can see the Bjni Fortress.
The next stop will be the Makravank Monastery Complex, located in the northwestern part of Hrazdan. This 13th-century site consists of three main parts: the churches of the Holy Savior and St. Katoghike, the narthex, and auxiliary buildings.
You will have free time to explore the area on your own and take part in the fair. In the evening, we will return to Hrazdan for a concert with Harut Pamboukjian.
You can also join only the festival with the following option:
Transfer at 17:00, price — 4000 AMD.
Itinerary
1 Stop 1 Holy Mother of God, Bjni
Address Bjni, Armenia
2 Stop 2 Maqravank
Address Makravank, Hrazdan, Armenia
3 Stop 3 Festivar | Harout Pamboukchyan
Address Hrazdan, Armenia
What’s included
Included
- Guide service (if there are foreign participants, the tour may be conducted in two languages)
- Transport
Pickup & Important information
FAQ
When does this tour take place?
This program is scheduled for September 13. The weekly schedule is listed as on demand / custom date.
What time does it start and when do we return?
The tour starts at 13:00 and ends at 00:00. It is a 1-day tour with no overnight stay.
Is there an option if I want to join only the festival?
Yes, there is a festival-only option. The transfer is at 17:00 and the price is 4000 AMD.
What places will we visit on this program?
The itinerary includes Bjni, the Makravank Monastery Complex, and Hrazdan. In the evening, there is a Harout Pamboukchyan concert in Hrazdan.
What exactly will we see in Bjni?
We will visit the Church of the Holy Mother of God, from where you can see Bjni Fortress. This is the first stop of the route.
What is there to see at Makravank, and will we have time there?
Makravank is a 13th-century complex with the churches of the Holy Savior and St. Katoghike, the narthex, and auxiliary buildings. The program also includes free time to explore the area on your own.
Will there be free time at the festival?
Yes, the program includes free time to explore the area on your own and take part in the fair. Then in the evening we return to Hrazdan for the concert.
What kind of transport do you use?
Tours run on a comfortable minivan or bus depending on group size.
Is there Wi-Fi in the transport?
There is usually no Wi-Fi in the transport, but mobile internet works on most of the route.
Are seats assigned in advance?
Seats are not pre-assigned, so please arrive a bit early to pick your spot. Please arrive 15 minutes before the start time.
What languages does the guide speak?
Tours are conducted in Armenian, Russian and English. If there are non-local guests in the group, the guide can speak two languages.
Are your guides local?
Yes, our guides are local experts familiar with the history, culture and the sites being visited.
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