Group Tour: Garni Temple, Geghard Monastery and Lake Sevan
Description
Experience Armenia’s rich history and breathtaking landscapes on this unforgettable journey. Begin at Garni Temple, the only surviving pagan temple in the region, showcasing impressive Greco-Roman architecture and stunning views of the surrounding gorge. Next, visit the UNESCO-listed Geghard Monastery, a unique medieval complex partially carved into the cliffs, known for its intricate stone carvings and spiritual significance. Continue to Lake Sevan, one of the world’s largest high-altitude freshwater lakes. Enjoy the fresh mountain air and visit Sevanavank Monastery, perched on the Sevan Peninsula, offering panoramic views of the shimmering blue waters. This tour is perfect for history lovers, nature enthusiasts, and those looking to explore Armenia’s most iconic landmarks in one day.
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The Garni Temple is a 1st-century Hellenistic temple located in the Kotayk Province of Armenia. It is the only surviving Greco-Roman temple in the former Soviet Union and one of Armenia’s most iconic landmarks.
significant part of the monastery complex is carved into the limestone cliffs of the Azat River Gorge, making it an extraordinary example of rock-hewn architecture. Some churches and tombs are completely carved out of the mountain, offering a unique and mystical atmosphere.
It is the biggest freshwater lake in Armenia and one of the largest high-altitude lakes in the world.
Sevanavank is a historic monastery located on a peninsula (formerly an island) on Lake Sevan in Armenia. Sitting on a hill, it offers panoramic views of Lake Sevan and the surrounding mountains.
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- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Reviews(16)
Compact, very informative, very well organised. The guide managed to provide all the information in bith English and Russian. Everything on time, and even an extra photostop on my request.
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My partner and I did a day trip to Sevan lake, Garni temple and the truly amazing Geghard monastery organised by Tatev travel. The guide Arsen was fantastic fun and really knowledgeable.
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My friend and I, in addition to Yerevan wanted to see more, so we opted for a tour outside the city. We were satisfied with what we saw, between mystical and characteristic places, but above all by the meticulous explanations of the guide who accompanied us, Arsen. A nice man, helpful and attentive to everything (I wish future tour participants to know him), who welcomed us as if we had been long-time friends. Thank you for everything ❤️
Places are very beautiful and most important in the district of Armenia - Garni and Sevan are mandatory to visit! It's cold enough in Sevan - warm up! The weather was pretty pleasant in the other locations. Guide - Arsène led the tour in 2 languages, everything was interesting and understandable. The road is a bit heavy - off-road in some places, so you better take the seats in front and come early)
Its very nice all day trip. To saw much as you can but not to be in hurry all time. Bus was really good and driver was really good, calm. Arsen, our guide is really great. Perfect english, very helpfull, patient for everybody, funny and organise great. He is really great for that work. Only what I would maybe change is to get more authentic, local lunch, although restoran was really nice. I recomend Arsen and this trip to everyone.
Nice guide, very profissional, and fantastic places to visit. The history, the heritage, the stories, the monuments and the people...
The guide did a really great job! He was very friendly and accommodating. He was swiftly switching between Russian and English (which was at a high level and easy to understand). We received a lot of interesting information. The guide offered optional activities which made the tour even better! The driver drove in a safe way and the van was comfortable and air-conditioned. We definitely recommend this tour!
It was so great and met a great person who called Argen he is so great and helpful and fluent English very well He is the best tour guide that you can find And the most important thing this team is perfect I highly recommend them
Well first of all i wanna appreciate my tour guide mr arsen He explained every thing clearly to us Also destinations were awesome
Tour was wonderful and our tour guide Arsen was great. He was very helpfull in whatever we needed. He seemed to really love his job😊
