Garni, Geghard & Sevan: Symphony of Stones & Scenic Views
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Explore popular places in Armenia. You will have unforgettable impressions and enjoy the warm atmosphere. Our Friendly Local English/Russian-speaking drivers will give you the most important information about places. Moreover, we guarantee to send the most experienced drivers, who are great on the road and enthusiastic about what they do and providing you a safe trip.
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Garni Temple is situated in the village of Garni, in the heart of Armenia, and was constructed in the Ionic style. It is the most well-known building and representation of pre-Christian Armenia. The building was most likely constructed by king Tiridates I as a temple for the sun god Mihr in the first century AD. It was transformed into a royal summer residence of Khosrovidukht, the sister of Tiridates III, following Armenia's conversion to Christianity at the beginning of the fourth century. Some academics contend that it was a mausoleum rather than a temple, which is why it managed to withstand the destruction of pagan buildings.
Geghard, which translates to "spear," is a medieval monastery in Armenian. It is a part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. The spear that wounded Jesus at the Crucifixion was allegedly brought to Armenia by Apostle Jude, known here as Thaddeus, and kept among many other relics. It is now on exhibit in the Treasury of Echmiadzin.
Lake Sevan is the largest body of water in both Armenia and the Caucasus region. It is one of the largest freshwater high-altitude (alpine) lakes in Eurasia. The lake is situated in Gegharkunik Province, at an altitude of 1,900.44 m above sea level. It is fed by 28 rivers and streams. The lake provides some 90% of the fish and 80% of the crayfish catch of Armenia. Sevan has significant economic, cultural, and recreational value. Its sole major island (now a peninsula) is home to a medieval monastery.
Sevanavank is a monastic complex located on a peninsula at the northwestern shore of Lake Sevan in the Gegharkunik Province of Armenia, not far from the town of Sevan. Initially, the monastery was built at the southern shore of a small island. After the artificial draining of Lake Sevan, which started in the era of Joseph Stalin, the water level fell about 20 metres, and the island transformed into a peninsula. At the southern shore of this newly created peninsula, a guesthouse of the Armenian Writers' Union was built. The eastern shore is occupied by the Armenian president's summer residence, while the monastery's still active seminary moved to newly constructed buildings at the northern shore of the peninsula.
Experience the breathtaking Symphony of Stones at Lake Sevan—nature’s incredible rock formations creating a unique, unforgettable landscape.
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- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(14)
We had an excellent tour with our driver/guide Hovo. He was very helpful and informative. Unfortunately, because of bad weather, we were unable to go to Geghard. Still, Hovo made sure to explain the situation to us before deciding to call it off and to provide alternative options that were similarly worth visiting. It was handled very well. Booking this tour was very convenient; we only booked the trip one day before.
Our guide was very accomodating and was very knowledgeable regarding the places we visited. He never rushed us and he gave us enough time to enjoy the place at our own pace. He also knew where to take awesome photos. We had a delightful experience. We would highly recommend this package.
we love having Arthur as our driver/ guide - he’s so kind, attentive & informative Also, keen to find a way of making sure we enjoy the tour - thanks Arthur
It was awesome exp.guide was too good.they give special care for family. They help us in taking family snaps.we recommend them .
I applied because I could visit Geghard Monastery, which I wanted to visit in Armenia, and other places in one day. The driver/guide spoke English slowly and it was easy to understand. This tour was only for my family. It was nice that we could take our time with the hotel pick-up and drop-off.
Thank you Teresa and Levon for this fantastic experience! It was such a pleasure meeting you two! Everything was amazing. The tours were exciting. Even the ones without a tour guide. The driver showed us the places and gave us the required information to understand the history behind them. Also, it was very nice of him to show us the restaurants where we could eat delicious traditional Armenian food! We were very happy with our holiday and we will recommend your company to any traveler that will visit Armenia! P.S: There is wifi in the car, this is really nice because we had the possibility to share our experiences real quick with our followers 😁!
Everything was perfect and well arranged, less hassle especially we had a toddler to handle, guides are very nice people and understanding. Thank you so much for wonderful experience.
Armenia has a breath-taking view the historical attraction was superb... i enjoyed all the attraction that we had visited... lake sevan is very calming and good to visit..
Memory Maker made our tour amazingly special! We were very pleased with the tour guides Teresa, Levon & Starkey we almost extended our tour in Armenia. Teresa & Levon went beyond their touring services to ensure that we arrive, experience the best of our itinerary and dropped us off safe in all our destinations. They are also proficient in English you will not hesitate to converse with them. We will strongly recommend Memory Maker to friends and maybe even plan to go back to Armenia! I give them a 9 out of 10.
Memory Maker tours really helped in planning our tour! A well planned and splendid tour if your visiting Armenia , the trip was really comfortable and the locations are must visits with the most spectacular views (good ig feed) these places are a must see when you come to Armenia and the guides are really patient and rooted locals so the explanations are really authentic and factual. All in all you should get this tour.! 11/10
