7 Days Photo Urbex Tour in Armenia with Pick up

Day 1 Arrival (September 16)

1. 1

   Yerevan

   3 hours

   We will arrive in Yerevan on the first day of our photo trip. Check-in time at the hotel from 14:00. For those who arrive earlier than evening, we will meet in one of the cosy restaurants in bustling Yerevan (at your own expense). You will be told all kinds of practical things for day 2. Afterwards, we will stroll through Yerevan and head towards our hotel.

Day 2 Khor Virap, Noravank, abandoned Soviet textile factory

1. 1

   Khor Virap

   2 hours Admission ticket included

   We visit the beautiful Khor Virap Monastery. It is photogenically located right in front of the high Ararat mountain. We take all the time here for the best photos.

2. 2

   Noravank Monastery

   1 hour Admission ticket included

   Among red rocks and after a narrow gorge lies the beautifully situated Noravank monastery. So photogenic and so unique. A place where we really take our time.

3. 3

   Yeghegnadzor

   3 hours

   We have plenty of time to photograph an abandoned Soviet-era textile factory. The factory has many surprises, beautiful machinery and wonderful colours. A time capsule!

Day 3 Caravanserai, monasteries and cable car operating building

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   Selim Caravanserai

   30 min

   Just before the highest point of the beautiful Selim pass lies an abandoned and ancient caravanserai. If your eyes are used to the darkness inside, you can take extraordinary photos here.

2. 2

   Monastery Sevanavank

   1 hour Admission ticket included

   At the most beautiful spot in Lake Sevan is an ancient monastery. It is so beautiful and photogenic that we don't want to drive past it.

3. 3

   Alaverdi

   1 hour

   We visit one or two abandoned cable car buildings that in Soviet times provided a link between two important living and working places.

Day 4 Huge factory site, Unesco monastery Sanahin and Mikoyan house museum

1. 1

   Alaverdi

   3 hours

   We visit a huge and largely abandoned factory that meant a lot to all its inhabitants during the Soviet period. Here you will be short of eyes and ears, and you will fill up your memory card.

2. 2

   Monastery of Sanahin

   1 hour

   This beautiful monastery with its lovely gardens is an extremely mystical and photogenic place. It is so close that we like to stop here for a few good photos.

3. 3

   Mikoyan Brothers Museum

   1 hour Admission ticket included

   The designer of the MiG lived in Sanahin. At his beautiful house museum is a real jet plane. Crazy and beautiful place!

Day 5 Soviet pioneer camp, Stalin style abandoned factory, abandoned Soviet train

1. 1

   Vanadzor

   2 hours

   In Vanadzor, we visit a still-operating factory from the Soviet period where time has stood still. We also discover an abandoned Soviet train in dry storage in the given. Very special.

2. 2

   Spitak

   2 hours

   In the mountains lies a fantastic urbex site. This is an abandoned Soviet pioneer camp including Soviet art, statues, swimming pool etc. And in a fantastic location!

Day 6 Abandoned radio telescope with control building, Amberd castle

1. 1

   3 hours Admission ticket included

   You cannot visit this unique venue lightly. There are beautiful and huge telescopes and a unique control room from the Soviet period. Completely intact. A highlight!

2. 2

   Amberd Fortress

   1 hour Admission ticket included

   This abandoned fort is in a beautiful location. Extremely photogenic and with rich history.

3. 3

   Tegher Monastery

   30 min

   A beautiful monastery, very nearby and with stunning views. We won't skip that one.

Day 7 Garni temple, Geghard monastery, urbex in Yerevan

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   Garni Temple

   1 hour Admission ticket included

   A relic from days gone by. It's just still there. A temple amidst the most beautiful mountains. Photogenic, special and a must-see.

2. 2

   The Monastery of Geghard

   1 hour

   This ancient monastery is carved into the rocks. It has extraordinary acoustics and beautiful carvings. Unesco protected.

3. 3

   Yerevan

   1 hour

   You can choose what to do with your time, but we can certainly do some urbex photography. Also in the middle of Yerevan.