Tours/Yerevan/Garni-Geghard pagan & Christian Private Tour
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Garni-Geghard pagan & Christian Private Tour

4.5(2)Yerevan1 hour
TRIPADVISOR4.5(2)

Description

The most magnificent and amazing temple in Armenia that is more than 2000 years old, very well preserved and restored, still calls you to come and worship the SUN and the glory of the ancient times. During the tour we offer to enjoy the real master-class of "Lavash" baking and taste the home-made jams and dried fruits.

Tour Options

Garni-Geghard pagan & Christian Private Tour
  • Pickup included

Itinerary

Admission not included60 min

The true and unique masterpiece of Hellenistic architecture in Armenia is the pagan temple of the Sun, Garni. It is one of the most ancient landmarks in Armenia which has survived since pagan period. A disastrous 1679 earthquake destroyed the temple. It was reconstructed in 20th century.

60 min

The monastery complex Geghard or Gegardavanq (means a spear in Armenian) is an outstanding medieval architecture that reached us remarkably well- preserved. The beautiful landscape of Geghard is framed with towering cliffs. Decorative art cut into rocks reflects and explains Medieval Ages development throughout the region. The complex was introduced to the history in the 4th century as a sacred spring inside a cave.

Admission not included15 min

Garni Gorge & the Symphony of Stones: Nature’s Masterpiece Explore the breathtaking Garni Gorge, a natural wonder just outside Yerevan. Carved by the Azat River, this stunning canyon is best known for its remarkable basalt rock formations — famously called the Symphony of Stones. These towering, hexagonal columns look like a giant, frozen pipe organ, stretching down the cliffside. It's a mesmerizing sight that feels both otherworldly and majestic — a must-see for nature lovers and photographers alike! Pair your visit with the nearby Garni Temple, the only remaining Greco-Roman colonnaded temple in the region, for a perfect blend of nature, history, and adventure. Get ready to walk through a geological symphony that tells a story millions of years old!

Highlights

Bottled water
Driver/guide
Local taxes
Hotel/port pickup and drop-off

What's included

Included
Bottled water
Driver/guide
Local taxes
Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
Not included
Accommodation
Any meals
Tickets

Pickup Locations & Times

We are picking up from any hotel/place in Yerevan and drop off at any hotel/place in Yerevan

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Wheelchair accessible

Reviews(2)

5
5roseb53
January 16, 2020
Fantastic Garni-Geghard-Lake Sevan tour and guide

We booked the tour online and the were very quick to respond, helpful with a variety of questions we had about our trip in general and collected us from our apartment. The tour guide was fantastic, tailoring our trip to our preferences and the weather and teaching us more than we could have ever learned about Armenia by researching alone. Thoroughly recommend

Operator response

Dear 5roseb53, Thank you very much for your warm comment! it is always a great plasure to serve a guest like you! See you next time!

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