Best of Lori: UNESCO Monasteries, Outdoor Dining in the wild – Lori Province, Armenia

EXPERIENCE

Armenia’s northern Lori Province is teeming with rich culture, ancient history, delicious local foods, and friendly people. This 1-day adventure will allow you to experience it all, with transportation to and from Yerevan, plus local professional guide services included in the price of booking.

Your 1-day journey to Lori will begin with a stop in the mountain resort town of Dilijan, where you’ll enjoy a delicious brunch on the balcony of a beloved local guesthouse. You’ll then continue to Lori, where you’ll visit the monastic complexes of Sanahin and Haghpat. Recognized by UNESCO as World Heritage Sites, these 10th and 13th century monasteries respectively represent the peak of Armenian religious architecture, whose unique style developed from a blending of elements of Byzantine ecclesiastical architecture and the traditional vernacular architecture of the Lori and wider region. Your local storytelling guide will share the fascinating histories of these two monasteries as well as the important roles they played in Armenian and wider regional history. After exploring these fascinating sites, you’ll continue on to the mountains above Odzun village, where professional local hosts will prepare an award-winning 3-course local meal in the wild. After dinner, you’ll go on a leisurely stroll through the village and above the beautiful Debed Canyon, reaching the mysteriously abandoned 12th century monastery of Horomayr (1km from the village).

Here’s a rundown of all the local sites, sounds, smells, tastes, and feelings you’ll experience on this tour:

Pick up from Yerevan
Stop 1. Brunch in Dilijan
Stop 2. Sanahin Monastery, renown for its school of illuminators and calligraphers
Stop 3. Haghpat Monastery, a sprawling complex located above the Debed Canyon
Stop 4. 3-course, award-winning Wild Food Adventure dinner in a small forest above Odzun village
Stop 5. Easy 1km hike through Odzun village and above Odzun village to abandoned Horomayr Monastery
Drop off in Yerevan

If you or someone in your group has any food allergies or other travel-related requirements, please do let us know during the confirmation process after completing your booking on this platform. Our team will reach out over email to confirm your booking and finalize all the details.

HIGHLIGHTS

Visits to the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Sanahin and Haghpat Monasteries.
Award-winning 3-course meal in the mountains above Odzun village.
Leisurely stroll through Odzun village to the 12th-century Horomayr Monastery.

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