History – Culture – Art, Bridges from the Past to the Present, Paths to the Future. Experiencing history, getting to know people, understanding history, this is how SHIRAK TOURS understands its mission.
TRAVEL PHILOSOPHY
GUIDES AND EXPERTS
Our tour guides and experts are chosen very carefully. They love their country and are well prepared to accompany you on their visit to Armenia as a competent travel companion. They teach you everything worth knowing about the history of Armenia, the current customs and the cultural scene. For this you have a broad knowledge of land and people.
On specific topics, we invite special experts, artists and scientists who complement our tour guides and put special emphasis.
We are happy to customize the design of your trip within our capabilities to your wishes and interests.
Our Team
Alexan Ter-Minasyan
is the manager of SHIRAK TOURS, responsible for planning trips and events. He has nearly 20 years’ experience in tourism and hotel business. Through many trips to Europe and the USA, he has a broad knowledge of tourism and hospitality industry. He is particularly interested in art, literature, culture and history. He speaks German, English and Russian. In his “previous life”, before the 1988 earthquake, he was an engineer.
Amalia Harutyunyan
After completing her language studies, she joined SHIRAK TOURS in 2007. She processes reservations, plans and organizes hiking tours. With her English and Russian language skills, she is happy to accompany our guests on their tours.
Lusine Manukyan
has studied tourism and service in Russia and came to SHIRAK TOURS 3 years ago. She is the main focus for guests coming to us from the area of CIS, but is also traveling with English-speaking tourists.
Arthur Nikoghosyan
Is a valuable expert for us as a historian. In addition, his interest in psychology led him to the esoteric teachings of Gurdjieff and similar developments in Armenia.
Sona Andreasyan
She is a musicologist whose field of research is contemporary Armenian music. She tries to explore the music scene of modern Armenia and to find the trends for the music. In parallel she teaches children and young people Armenian folk and church music in Gyumri, Armenia.
Stepan Ter-Margaryan
Is our specialist in archaeology. He has been in charge of the exhibits in the “Kumayri Museum” since 1981. For many years he led excavation activities in the Shirak region, with his experience in the field of tourism and his Russian language skills, he adds to our team in a special way.
Anna Rafaelyan
has been working as a tour guide at Shirak Tours since 2014. After successfully completing her tourism studies at Gyumri State Pedagogical University, she organizes walking tours and guided tours into the hidden and enigmatic corners of the country, impressive city walks, sightseeing tours and adventure tours. Your hikes offer a variety of nature experiences, interesting encounters and cultural enjoyment.