Garni, Geghard, Symphony & Lake Sevan Small-Group Guided Tour
Description
Start at the scenic Arch of Charents, a panoramic viewpoint overlooking biblical Mount Ararat. Continue to the 1st-century Garni Temple, the only surviving pagan temple in the Caucasus, dedicated to the sun god Mihr. Nearby, marvel at the natural wonder Symphony of Stones, dramatic basalt columns formed by volcanic forces over millennia. Explore the UNESCO-listed Geghard Monastery, partly carved into rock in the Upper Azat Valley. End your journey at Lake Sevan and visit Sevanavank Monastery, where sweeping lake views and ancient khachkars complete the experience.
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The Arch of Charents, is named in honor of Armenian poet Eghishe Charents, who wrote the best poem, dedicated to Armenia, full of true love and pride. From this place opens a breathtaking view to Ararat, probably the most stunning view of the Biblical mountain.
Garni Temple (77 A.D.) –it is the only standing heathen temple in the whole post-Soviet area. The temple gracefully stands on a high plateau overlooking the Azat river gorge. The surrounding area itself is incredibly beautiful. The greek-roman bath house with the mosaic, made out of 30,000 pieces of natural stones, as well as the ruins of the royal palace, will take you to 3rd century A.D.
The Garni Gorge is situated just below the village of the same name. Along the sides of the gorge are cliff walls of well-preserved basalt columns, carved out by the Goght River. This portion of the Garni Gorge is typically referred to as the "Symphony of the Stones.".
St. Geghard symbolizes the lance with which the Roman centurion pierced Jesus after crusifixion. Later the lance had been brought to Armenia and kept in Geghard Monastery for 5 centuries. The most astonishing part of this complex is its architectural solution churches drilled into the solid rock that were constructed in accordance to the rules of Armenian architecture. Geghard Monastery is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Lake Sevan is one of the largest high-altitude lakes in the world, rightfully called the "Pearl of Armenia".
The monastery, founded in the 9th century, sits on a small peninsula, offering stunning views of the lake and surrounding mountains.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- For security reasons the trip might be modified or cancelled in case of bad weather conditions.
Reviews(59)
Very nice day trip to Lake Sevan. Anastasia had everything perfectly organized and gave us a lot of information. Any time again.
Dear guest, Thank you very much for your lovely review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your day trip to Lake Sevan and were happy with the organization and the information provided by Anastasia. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with her. We would be very happy to welcome you back to Armenia again!
Me and my family really enjoyed our tour. It was fun, beautiful, and educational for all of us from different generations. Also, this tour did not require hiking experience. I appreciate the tour guide’s knowledge and experience, and accommodating people from all across the world.
Thank you for your kind review! We're delighted to hear your whole family enjoyed the experience together. It means a lot to know the tour was both enjoyable and enriching, and we hope to welcome you again in the future.
The tour was nice and the places we visited were nice and I think we had the best tour guide in Armenia who was explaining in different languages all the details. Our guide “Rubina” was excellent in every level of detailing as she explained everything from architectural point of view and going through the history in details. I will always be grateful for Rubina for the wonderful guidance.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted you had such an enjoyable experience and truly appreciate your kind words about our guide's professionalism and dedication. We hope to welcome you back for another memorable tour in Armenia.
Good experience , very happy,
Thank you for your kind review! We're delighted you had a great experience and hope to welcome you again soon.
Tour was great and our guide, Nectar, did a fantastic job throughout the day. Highly recommend this tour.
Thank you for your recommendation! We're delighted to hear you had such an enjoyable day, and we'll be sure to pass your kind words on to Nectar. We look forward to welcoming you again.
Nice tour with many sightseeing without being overwhelming. The guide Gayane was nice amd welcoming
Thank you for your kind feedback. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the tour and the balance of sightseeing throughout the day. It’s wonderful to know you felt welcomed and comfortable during the experience. We hope to see you again on another tour in Armenia.
We had a wonderful tour and our guide, Nektar, was absolutely excellent. She was very kind, professional and extremely helpful throughout the whole trip. I especially appreciated how attentive and supportive she was with my mother, who has some difficulty walking. She was very patient and made sure my mother felt comfortable during the tour. Thanks to her, the experience was even more enjoyable for us. Highly recommended!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you had a memorable tour and that the guide made the experience so enjoyable for both you and your mother. It’s great to know that her kindness, professionalism, and attentiveness helped everyone feel comfortable and included. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again for another amazing adventure in Armenia!
We had a wonderful tour and our guide, Nektar, was absolutely excellent. She was very kind, professional and extremely helpful throughout the whole trip. I especially appreciated how attentive and supportive she was with my mother, who has some difficulty walking. She was very patient and made sure my mother felt comfortable during the tour. Thanks to her, the experience was even more enjoyable for us. Highly recommended!
Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re thrilled that you enjoyed the tour and that the guide’s professionalism, kindness, and attentiveness made the experience even more special, especially in supporting your mother. It’s wonderful to hear that everyone felt comfortable and cared for throughout the trip. We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you again for another amazing adventure in Armenia!
This small-group tour was absolutely amazing. Garni and Geghard are breathtaking, and Lake Sevan was the perfect end to the trip. Our guide was knowledgeable and friendly. Highly recommended!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! 🌟 We’re delighted to hear that you had an amazing experience exploring Garni, Geghard, and Lake Sevan. It’s great to know that the guide’s knowledge and friendliness made the trip even more enjoyable. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again for another unforgettable journey!
I greatly enjoyed my day trip to Garni/Geghard/Lake Sevan. Having a historian on board, Tigran, as our guide was a big plus. We have never felt we were left without any interesting comments/information/insights with him and he was humorous too. Edgar, our driver, made sure we safely arrived to all sites. The small size of our group was pretty welcome, the whole atmosphere was intimate. We did enjoyed the sites, although at some points I wished we had more free time to discover each venue. I was happy we were able to beat the crowds at Garni. Both that and Geghard is a must if you are in Armenia and don’t miss out on the mesmerising views of Lake Sevan from Sevanavank as well. Maybe more traditional Armenian cuisine offered on the menu would be appreciated (but that’s a recommendation for all tours operated by Yerani Travel). Overall, I highly recommend taking both this tour and tour company.
Dear Guest, Thank you for your kind words! It’s wonderful to hear that your day with us was enjoyable and memorable. We always strive to create experiences that leave our guests with lasting impressions, and we’re glad this tour could do that for you. We look forward to welcoming you back to explore more of Armenia’s beauty and culture in the future!
