Khor Virap, Garni, Geghard & Lake Sevan Private Tour
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Take your chance to discover some of the most popular destinations of Armenia during this private tour from Yerevan. Admire the beauty of the Biblical Mount Ararat with "Yerani Travel" from the closest spot possible and the so called "blue gem" of Armenian mountains-Lake Sevan. This tour will also introduce you to the exotic Pagan history of Armenia, and show the later development and spread of Christianity in the country.
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A monastery located about an hours drive away from Yerevan, which offers an amazing view of Armenia’s defining symbol – the majestic mount Ararat. “Khor Virap” translates as “deep dungeon”, and was built of the place of the former royal prison, located on the historical site of Artashat. It was this very prison in which they kept Gregory the Illuminator, the first Armenian Catholicos, for a whole 13 years.
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.
Garni Gorge is a stunning natural attraction located in Armenia, near the village of Garni. It is also known as the "Symphony of Stones" due to its unique rock formations that create a beautiful symphony of colors and shapes. * The visit to the Symphony of Stones is subject to weather conditions.
The next stop of the tour is the monastic complex of Geghard. Translated into English as “Monastery of the Holy Lance”, it refers to the lance with which Longinus pierced Jesus. Later brought to Armenia and kept in the Geghard monastery for 5 centuries. The most astonishing part is the virtue of the architect, who cut the church right into the solid rock.
Often referred to as "The Jewel of Armenia," Lake Sevan is the largest freshwater lake in the Caucasus region, situated at an impressive altitude of 1,900 meters above sea level. Its stunning natural beauty and serene surroundings make it a top destination for both locals and tourists alike.
A monastery located on the peninsula of Lake Sevan, from where one can admire an unforgettable panoramic view of the lake from the top.
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We offer pick up and drop off service upon request
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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
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(9)
I booked a private tour through Viator to visit Khor Virap, Garni, and Lake Sevan, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience. The entire trip was well-organized, comfortable, and truly memorable. A special thank you goes to our driver, Armen, who made the journey exceptional. He was incredibly friendly, kind, and welcoming from the very beginning. Throughout the day, he shared fascinating stories and useful insights about Armenia’s history, culture, and local life, which made each stop even more meaningful.
Dear Anastasia, Thank you very much for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to hear that your private tour to Khor Virap, Garni Temple, and Lake Sevan was such a memorable experience. We are especially happy to know that Armen made your journey so special with his friendliness, care, and insightful stories about Armenian history and culture. We will gladly share your kind words with him. Thank you for choosing us, and we hope to welcome you again for another great experience in Armenia!
The scenery we stopped was amazing. Lake sevan was beautiful, also Khor Virap and other places we visited. The driver was also kind and thoughtful, although the stop in each places was limited, i had plenty of time and didn’t feel rushed at all.
Thank you very much for your feedback! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the stunning scenery at Lake Sevan, Khor Virap, and the other places on the tour. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you again on another tour in Armenia!
Was a nice tour through Georgia seeing all the interesting places in one day. They give you as much time you need to see them.
Dear Diego, Thank You for Your review! We're pleased You enjoyed the journey and hope to welcome You back again soon.
Perfect! Everything about this tour was to perfection. Our driver/guide Mr. Arud (not sure if I spell that correctly) was very pleasant, explained every location very well and drove us safely one place to the other. Also the place we get to lunch at, Geghard Restaurant... Fantastic food! Thank you again for a very lovely tour around Armenia!
Perfect! Everything about this tour was to perfection. Our driver/guide Mr. Arud (not sure if I spell that correctly) was very pleasant, explained every location very well and drove us safely one place to the other. Also the place we get to lunch at, Geghard Restaurant... Fantastic food! Thank you again for a very lovely tour around Armenia!
Dear Denise, Thank you so much for your review! We truly appreciate your feedback. We're so happy to hear that you had such a great time exploring Armenia with us. We hope to see you again for more discoveries. Best Regards, "Yerani Travel" team
It was a great trip: well organized, comfortable, with a perfect program. Special thanks to the guide - his impressive knowledge and deep-dives on diverse subjects: from ancient religions to geology were insightful and captivating
Dear Alexandra, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're very pleased to hear that you found the trip well-organized, comfortable, and thoughtfully planned. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you in the future. Best Regards, "Yerani Travel" team
We took 3 days tour with Yerani travels from Yerevan covering most popular places in Armenia. The tour was well organized and the service was excellent. I would like to specially mention our tour guide Armina as she is very professional and explain the history of the places well so that the feel is different. Her food suggestion like homemade lunch was awsome. Also our tour manager Lillit understands the guest requirement very well hence the trip arrangements were hazel free and our driver Karen was very nice and supportive. Overall our experience with Yerani travels was excellent and we thoroughly enjoyed the tour in Armenia!
Dear Thalhath, Thank you for sharing your positive experience! We truly value your feedback. We're delighted you had such a memorable time exploring Armenia, and we look forward to welcoming you again in the future! Best Regards, Yerani Travel team
My husband and I took a private day trip to Choir Virap, the Stone Symphony and the Temple of Garni. Booked literally overnight, but everyone arranged very quickly. We were met outside our hotel this morning, guide and driver. Guide Narine is a very professional guide, the story began with Yerevan. It tells a fascinating story about the history and culture of Armenia and the places where we were during the day. We highly recommend her as your guide. Plus, she recommended a great restaurant with national cuisine and a beautiful view of the gorge. You don't find that in Yerevan. It's been a great and busy day!
Armenia is beautiful! How much I wanted to see, but how few days we have. Decided we wanted to see Glee Virap - Garney Gerard - Sevan. There was no such group tour and we decided to book an individual tour. The price doesn't bite, plus two of us, and the gift is wine. That's great! No regrets. Comfortable, plus we saw everything we wanted, and also in pleasant company - both driver and tour guide Anya we really liked. Very good consistency - our impressions were escalating. Gerard and Sevan really liked it - it's something everyone needs to see. Although Garney and Glee Virap are. Even though Ararat didn't strike us, the day was wonderful. Finished it with a delicious sig fish. Anya's special thanks are easy, fun, active and charming. The driver of Osep is polite and experienced. Very comfortable seats in the car. Thanks to the managers for organizing. Let's recommend it to our friends.
