Discover two cultural highlights of Armenia during a half-day trip from Yerevan. This 5-hours tour in Armenia includes – Charents Arch, Garni – Greco-Roman pagan temple, UNESCO-listed medieval monastery of Geghard and masterclass of Armenian Lavash (bread) making.Choose this individual tour, book it with us and let us show you the Land of old Legends, Biblical Stories and Ancient History!
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ English or Russian speaking Guide (optional)
✔ Bottled water
✔ Hotel pickup and drop off
✔ Professional driver
✖ Alcoholic Beverages
✖ Lunch
✖ The entrance fee of Garni temple
✖ The entrance fee of Symphony of Stones
Pickup Locations
1. Panorama Yerevan Resort
2. Silachi Hotel
3. Hotel Maison Yerevan
4. Venice Hotel
5. Chateau Gabriel
6. Ararat hotel
7. Ani Plaza Hotel
8. Bonjour Boutique Hotel Yerevan
9. City Centre Apartments
10. President Hotel by Hrazdan Hotel CJSC
11. Aviatrans
12. Best Eastern Hotel Metropol
13. ibis Yerevan Center Hotel
14. Best Western Plus Congress Hotel
15. Hotel Meg
16. Bass Boutique Hotel
17. SD Hotel
18. City Centre Hotel by Picnic
19. Yerevan Apart Republic Square
20. Ani Grand Hotel Yerevan
Additional Info: We will do the pick-up from your hotel, hostel, apartment in Yerevan!
Itinerary
1
Garni Temple
The pagan temple of Garni was built in the second half of the 1st century by King Trdat III. This is the only pagan temple, which has been preserved on the territory of Armenia. After the adoption of Christianity it became the summer residence of Khosrovadukht, sister of King Trdat III. It was destroyed in 1679 by an earthquake. Parts, fragments of graceful columns and wall stones were spread around the temple. It is supposed that the temple was dedicated to Mithra, the God of the Sun. The temple of Garni is included in UNESCO World Heritage List.
Duration: 60 minutes
2
Charent's Arch
Charents Arch is located near Yerevan, between the pagan temple of Garni and Geghard Christian monastery complex in the village of Vokhchaberd. At first glance, the Arch seems to be the most ordinary and unremarkable, but coming closer, passing to the platform inside the arch and looking at the panorama, everything becomes clear – this is the best place to admire the great and sacred mountain of Ararat, to be in unity with it and enjoy the beautiful scenery.
Duration: 30 minutes
3
The Monastery of Geghard
Geghard Monastery is one of the greatest medieval architectural structures in Armenia. Geghard is completely hollowed out in a cave, it is also called a “cave monastery”. This monastery was founded in the 4th century AD. in place of the sacred spring, originating in the cave. The name of the monastery complex Geghard (spear) comes from the Langin’n spear, which pierced the body of Jesus Christ on the cross. At the moment this spear is kept in the museum of Etchmiadzin. The monastery complex Geghard is included in UNESCO World Heritage List.
Duration: 60 minutes
4
Garni Gorge
In the province of Kotayk, not far from the village Garni is situated one of the most well-known and beautiful natural monuments of Armenia – Symphony of Stones. It is said that this natural monument is the result of the collapse of the volcanic rocks.The monument consists of huge paradoxically symmetric hexagon and pentagon basalt columns (nearly 50 meters high). These stones hanging against the gravity resemble an organ, which explains why it is also referred to as “Basalt Organ Pipes”. The river of Azat flows through the gorge, thus peppering the mesmerizing beauty of stones with burble. From the territory of the monument you can also enter to Khosrov Forest State Reserve and discover one of the specially protected areas of Armenia.
Duration: 60 minutes
Additional info
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
