Khor Virap, Garni, Geghard with Symphony & Lavash Baking
Description
Discover Armenia’s most iconic landmarks in one unforgettable journey. Start at Khor Virap Monastery, where breathtaking views of Mount Ararat create the perfect photo moment. Continue to the serene Azat Reservoir, surrounded by the rolling Yeranos Mountains. Explore the 1st-century Garni Temple, the only standing pagan temple in the Caucasus, dedicated to the sun god Mihr. Marvel at the nearby Symphony of Stones, a spectacular basalt formation shaped by nature over millennia. Visit the rock-carved Geghard Monastery and experience traditional Lavash baking in a Tonir. History, nature, and authentic culture — all in one inspiring day.
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Itinerary
Your adventure will begin with a visit to the Khor Virap Monastery, located at the foot of the majestic Mount Ararat. Saint Gregory the Illuminator was imprisoned here before bringing Christianity to Armenia, making it the first country to adopt Christianity as its state religion.
Here you can enjoy Azat Reservoir's serene and scenic surroundings and have great photos.
Garni Temple (77 A.D.) 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 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 Symphony of Stones is a stunning natural wonder. It features tall, column-like volcanic rock formations that create a breathtaking landscape.
The Monastery complex of Geghard is another historical site included to this tour. 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 complex presents Armenia of 13th century, which is considered to be the Golden Age of the country’s architecture. However, 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.
Charents Arch is a spectacular place to view Mt. Ararat and her valley.
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Important Information
- 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(76)
Great trip. Well organised. Good driver and guide, Anagaya, (sorry if spelling wrong).,thanks again for a great day out!
Thank you very much for your kind review! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour and had a pleasant experience with our team. We truly appreciate your kind words about our guide Anahit and our driver, and we will be happy to share your feedback with them. We hope to welcome you back to Armenia for another wonderful journey in the future.
Great tour. Professional guide and driver. Well timed. Will book again. Maddie London
Thank you very much for your kind review! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour and appreciated the service provided by our team. Your feedback means a lot to us, and we will be happy to welcome you again for another journey in Armenia. We look forward to seeing you again!
It was nice tour , the tour guide nectar 🥰was amazing , helpful and cheerful as well Places we went were very nice Highly recommended
Thank you for your lovely feedback and recommendation! We're delighted you enjoyed the tour, and we'll be sure to share your kind words with Nectar. We hope to welcome you back again soon.
Had a great time exploring Khor Virap, Garni, and Tsaghkadzor with Yerani Travel; Surenavan Village , Noravank Monastery ; Symphony of Stones & Azat River Bridge; Everything from the pickup to the drop-off was well-coordinated. The destinations themselves are breathtaking, and having a guide explain the history made a huge difference. It's a busy itinerary, but perfect if you want to maximize your time.
Thank you for your kind feedback. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the journey and were able to experience so many remarkable places in Armenia. It’s great to know that the organization and guidance added value to your trip. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again on another adventure.
Top experience! The guide was professional, very kind, and well-prepared. 100% recommended for those who want to discover Armenia!
Thank you for your kind feedback. We are very pleased to hear that you had a great experience and appreciate your recommendation. We hope to welcome you again in the future.
I had a wonderful time exploring Khor Virap, Azat Reservoir, Garni Temple, the Symphony of Stones, and Geghard Monastery. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and took the time to share the fascinating history behind each location. He was also very inclusive, thoughtfully alternating the order of explanation in Russian and English so that everyone felt equally engaged throughout the tour. The experience was made even more memorable with a delicious lunch at a beautiful restaurant overlooking the Azat River — truly the cherry on top.
Thank you very much for your kind feedback. We are happy to know you enjoyed the tour and had a memorable experience throughout the day. We truly appreciate your thoughtful comments and hope to welcome you again in the future.
We had such a wonderful experience on this tour with our family! Our guide Anahit was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and made every stop so interesting and enjoyable. The scenery at every location we visited was absolutely breathtaking, and our driver made the journey smooth and comfortable the entire time. Everything was well organized and enjoyable from start to finish. We highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Armenia!
Thank you very much for your kind feedback. We are glad to hear you had a wonderful experience with your family and enjoyed the tour. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again in Armenia.
We were absolutely delighted with the trip. The program is incredibly busy, and the views of Choir Virap and Mount Ararat are mesmerizing. Everything is organized at the highest level, time has flown under the radar, and we have enjoyed every moment. Special thanks to our driver Edgar for driving very carefully, comfortably and safely throughout the route. And a special, huge thank you to our guide Nectar! She's an amazing storyteller, very thoughtful, positive and in love with her business. Thanks to her, we learned so many interesting things and literally fell in love with Armenia. We definitely recommend this tour to all travelers! Thank you for a memorable day.
Большое спасибо за ваш тёплый и подробный отзыв. Мы очень рады, что поездка оставила у вас такие яркие впечатления и подарила положительные эмоции. Будем счастливы видеть вас снова на наших турах.
One would have to be senseless to come to Armenia and miss these highlights: 1. Anastasia, my English speaking guide 2. the fabulous views of Mt. Ararat 3. the ancient monasteries 4. Garni Temple with Roman baths and the short video explaining in many different languages how the baths operated with such Roman ingenuity 5. the delicious lunch served at a restaurant with stunning views (extra fee but well worth it) 6. the UNESCO monastery, Geghard, carved partly out of the rocky hillside 7. The Symphony of stones, my absolute favorite part of the day. I have been to similar volcanic basalt columns in Iceland, Northern Ireland, El Salvador, and Mammoth, California, but they pale in comparison to these. The entire valley is surrounded with these unique and stunning naturally formed columns. I could have spent hours wandering among them. Truly a sight to see, even if you have been awed by basalt columns before. Even if this was the only sight today, the tour would have been worth it. I was the only English speaker out of the full van of 18 tourists, and Anastasia clearly narrated to me separately.
Dear guest, Thank you very much for your wonderful and detailed review! We’re thrilled to hear that the highlights of Armenia — from Mount Ararat to Garni Temple, Geghard Monastery, and the stunning Symphony of Stones — left such a strong impression on you. We’re especially happy that Anastasia made sure you felt fully included and well taken care of throughout the tour. Thank you for choosing us, and we hope to welcome you again in Armenia!
It was a great time. Very thankful to have Anastasia as a guide.
Thank you very much for your kind words. We are delighted to hear that you had a great time during your tour. It is especially nice to know that the guide contributed positively to your experience. Providing engaging and memorable tours is always our goal. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you again in the future.
