Private 7-8 hour Trip to Garni - Geghard - Lake Sevan - Sevanavank from Yerevan
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Explore most amazing attractions of Armenia! First up visit Garni, the only pagan temple which exists in Armenia before moving onto Geghard monastery, a complex which is carved in a cave.Go to Lake Sevan, pearl of this mountainous country. Stop at the Sevanavank Monastery complex on Sevan Peninsula.
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Garni temple, which towers over a triangular cape, is the unique survived example of heathen culture in Armenia. It is a blend of Greco-Roman and Armenian styles. King Trdat The First ordered building the temple in the first century AD and dedicated it to the God of Sun. After adopting Christianity in 301, the pagan temple lost its significance and the fortress of Garni became the summer residence of the kings. Nowadays the ruins of the royal palace and the bathroom with a stunning mosaic work can be found near the temple.
Geghard monastery is the unsurpassable masterpiece of the 13th century Armenian architecture. Some of the churches of the complex are masterfully hewn in a huge rock. From the outset the complex was called Ayrivank (cave monastery), later it was renamed Geghard (lance) as the lance, used by the roman soldier to sting Jesus Christ's side, had been kept in this monastery for many centuries. Due to its construction, Geghardavank serves the best place for singing spiritual songs. The complex is rich in subtle sculptural embellishments and many striking khachkars (cross-stones). The site is included in UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List.
The fascination and the "pearl" of mountainous Armenia is Lake Sevan, which is one of the world's greatest high altitude fresh-water lakes. It is about 1900 m above sea level. The lake is of volcanic origin and is surrounded with mountains of 3000 m and higher. The beautiful landscape and the crystal water serve nice preconditions for excellent rest.The lake is also famous for its peninsula and medieval church complex, built in 874.
A marvelous scene opens in the north-western part of Lake Sevan, where the peninsula towers over the transparent surface of the lake. Sevanavank monastery was built on the peninsula in 874 by the order of king Ashot Bagratuni's daughter – princess Mariam. The silhouette of the churches against the background of the turquoise lake and blue sky casts unexplainable impression on the visitors.
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- 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(197)
A treasure trove of information, not only about the sites, but to help put together a better understanding of my own past. The sites are both astonishingly beautiful and with breathtaking backdrops. Thankyou to the very passionate guide, Rose and driver Hovik who helped provide some ’jingle’ to the tour. Thankyou.
The nice experience of our customers is our priority! Thank you for your highest mark!
We booked a day trip courtesy of Hyur service. The experience was great: from the ease of booking, communication and the services provided. But the most pleasant surprise was our guide Gayane. She is simply great. For us she is the heart of Armenia: professional, with a vast knowledge base, calm, excellent English speaker. Also the driver, Ara: an excellent driver, different from the rushed drivers around. A special mention for the choir in Geghard monastery, a divine experience. Thank you Gayane, thank you Hyur service. Armenia is great.
Your positive review is much appreciated! Looking forward to hosting you in Armenia soon!
Very good tour experience with Harout and Hayk. Highly recommend!
We are grateful for the nice review received. It’s our pleasure to make the stay of our customers enjoyable!
The tour was fine and interesting. The guide Mel was great gave more info about history and cul.The driver is professional a nd friendly and patient. Thanks guys for wonderful trip.
We’re delighted by your kind words! You are always welcome to explore Armenia with us again!
In May 2026 we were in Yerevan, we were advised by this agency, there booked an individual tour and remained absolutely delighted!!! There were three of us, so we were picked up from the hotel on the Camry Toyota in excellent condition (clean car). Guide Jasmine told us interesting facts about Armenia, Armenian culture and life throughout the 7-8 hours, immersed us in the history of sights, and answered our questions. A very erudite and pleasant young girl. Driver Gregory also told many interesting and educational stories. After a whole day together in the same car, it seemed like we'd known each other for years! Jasmine and Gregory, thank you very much for this day, for your communication and openness ☺️ The only thing - not very lucky with the weather in Sevan (but you have to be prepared for this just in case, so warm things there will definitely not be excessive) We also recommend this agency for its excellent organization and logistics (helped to plan a customized itinerary and added another location (extra charge))
Очень благодарны за прекрасный отзыв! С радостью организуем Ваш отдых, когда бы Вы не решили приехать к нам вновь!
Our guide Poghos Varzhapetyan and our driver make our trip very exciting! I recommend it with two hands!
Your perfect review is much appreciated! We will gladly organize your vacations whenever necessary!
We thank our guide Akob, driver Spartacus and manager Anna for the clear organization of the program, we had a tour for several days, 3 full tour days. Initially we were given an interesting route, and it was perfectly organized. The guide gave an interesting and detailed account of the history of Armenia and interesting facts about the places we visited. Found common ground with all the members of our international group. Fishing was also organized on Lake Sevan.
Рады слышать, что Вы насладились поездкой в Армению! Ждем Вас еще!
I highly recommend this company and their service. The tours are impressive, we took them without a guide, but our driver, Harut, replaced him for us. An incredibly kind and attentive person who showed us the beauty of Armenia and replaced the guide. Highly recommend it!
We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed your experience! We’ll be more than happy to host you again anytime!
We enjoyed so much our trip today . Our guide , mister Leo was very patient with us, reccomended an very nice place for lunch , he is an very good english speaker and we really enjoyed this trip thanks to him . I trully reccomend this experience
Thank you so much for the excellent feedback! We hope to see you on another of our tours soon!
An unforgettable experience. Thanks to driver Alshot, and especially to guide Edvard, who gave practically all the explanations in English only for me, since the rest of the travelers were Russian speakers. 10, and 100% recommended.
Muchas gracias por sus amables palabras. Nos encantaría recibirles nuevamente en Armenia en el futuro.
