Private Tour to Garni Temple, Geghard & Khor Virap Monasteries, Azat Reservoir
Description
Discover three cultural highlights of Armenia during a one-day trip from Yerevan. This 9-hours tour in Armenia includes – Khor Virap monastery, Charents Arch, Garni – Greco-Roman pagan temple, UNESCO-listed medieval monastery of Geghard and Azat reservoir. Choose this individual tour, book it with us and let us show you the Land of old Legends, Biblical Stories and Ancient History! Highlights: -Khor Virap Monastery -Azat Reservoir -Symphony of the Stones -Geghard Monastery -Garni Temple -Arch of Charents
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Khor Virap – Armenian monastery, built in 642, translated from Armenian means “deep hole”. Khor Virap is one of the shrines of the Armenian Apostolic Church, a place of pilgrimage. The most interesting fact of this monastery is the fact that it was built on the site of the royal prison, where Gregory the Illuminator was previously imprisoned – the patron saint and the first official head of the Armenian Apostolic Church by the Armenian king for 13 years. From the territory of the monastery there is an unusual view of the biblical mountain Ararat.
You will have a photo-stop near Azat Reservoir. It is one of the most beautiful reservoirs in the Republic of Armenia. It is located in the region Ararat and is quite close to the magical temple Garni. You have a great opportunity to visit this amazing place and see that gorgeous view.
Geghard Monastery is one of the greatest medieval architectural structures in Armenia. Geghard is completely hollowed out in a cave, it is also called a “cave monastery”. This monastery was founded in the 4th century AD. in place of the sacred spring, originating in the cave. The name of the monastery complex Geghard (spear) comes from the Langin’n spear, which pierced the body of Jesus Christ on the cross. At the moment this spear is kept in the museum of Etchmiadzin. The monastery complex Geghard is included in UNESCO World Heritage List.
The pagan temple of Garni was built in the second half of the 1st century by King Trdat III. This is the only pagan temple, which has been preserved on the territory of Armenia. After the adoption of Christianity it became the summer residence of Khosrovadukht, sister of King Trdat III. It was destroyed in 1679 by an earthquake. Parts, fragments of graceful columns and wall stones were spread around the temple. It is supposed that the temple was dedicated to Mithra, the God of the Sun.
Charents Arch is located near Yerevan, between the pagan temple of Garni and Geghard Christian monastery complex in the village of Vokhchaberd. At first glance, the Arch seems to be the most ordinary and unremarkable, but coming closer, passing to the platform inside the arch and looking at the panorama, everything becomes clear – this is the best place to admire the great and sacred mountain of Ararat, to be in unity with it and enjoy the beautiful scenery.
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(28)
We had a private tour with driver Vigen. The driver was punctual and catered to our individual needs. We had a wonderful day. Thank you so much! 😊
An individual tour was booked with her husband at the travel agency Jan Armenia. Driver Carlen arrived ahead of schedule, graciously placed a Mercedes in the interior. We were accompanied to all locations by Carlen and issued historical reports on them. The trip was very enjoyable, we brought with us a huge number of experiences. Armenia surprised with its flavor. Thank you very much for organizing the tour, special thanks to Karlen - a man who loves his Armenia very much.
We organized this tour in February with tour operator Meline, who was able to understand our needs and was exceptional. Our driver Davit has been like a friend to us, a friendly and very knowledgeable person. He explained to us any information we asked for and showed us all the traditions of Armenia. For those of us visiting Armenia for the first time, I highly recommend this tour and agency. Thank you so much ☺️
Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful review! It’s wonderful to hear that your first visit to Armenia left such a great impression. Your recommendation is deeply appreciated, and we’re grateful you chose to travel with us. We hope to welcome you back again for another unforgettable journey in the future! 😊
Sargis and Davit gave such a great tour. I was very comfortable the whole time, learned so much about Armenian history, and really enjoyed myself. I highly recommend it! Thank you Sargis and Davit!
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re glad the tour was both comfortable and enriching, offering meaningful insight into Armenia’s history. It’s wonderful to know you enjoyed the journey, and we look forward to welcoming you on other tours as well!
Very beautiful ,Touching the age-old history😍Cool!!!!! Driver Frunz is a human being, further success to him😎
Спасибо за такой теплый отзыв! Рады, что поездка оставила такие яркие впечатления. Будем рады снова увидеть вас в наших путешествиях. 😊
We had a great time with guide Arev and driver Ara. If you want to do one tour chose this one. Beautiful Geghard, invredibly located Khor Virap, nature miracle Symphony of Stones.
Thank you for your review! We're thrilled to hear you had a great time and enjoyed the stunning sites like Geghard, Khor Virap, and Symphony of Stones. We appreciate the recommendation and hope to welcome you on another tour in the future!
We booked a one-day private tour covering Khor Virap Monastery, Azat Reservoir, Garni Temple, the Symphony of Stones, and Geghard Monastery, and we truly enjoyed every moment. The staff and responsible manager Luiza were very responsive on WhatsApp, answering all our questions promptly. On the day of the tour, our driver Davit was professional and shared interesting information about the sites. The brand-new vehicle with A/C and WiFi was a real lifesaver during the hot summer.
The driver was friendly and explained the history behind the multiple sites we have seen. We highly recommend :) adding a few characters to reach tripadvisor limit
Amazing tour with Anna and Vaag! We spend nice day together , seen amazing sights and had very insightful conversations! Would love to come back during the summer times and have another day together ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! 😊 We're thrilled to hear that you had such an insightful and enjoyable time with Anna and Vaag. It's great that you got to experience the beautiful sights and have meaningful conversations along the way! We'd love to welcome you back during the summer for another unforgettable day. ❤️❤️❤️ Safe travels, and we look forward to seeing you again soon!
We chose to visit some of the sights near Yerevan in one day. Impeccable service and very convenient! Artur, our accompanying driver, was of a unique kindness: polite and professional from the first minute until the end. Super recommended!!
Grazie mille per la tua recensione entusiasta! 🤩 Siamo felici che la tua giornata sia stata tanto emozionante e rigenerante, e che tu abbia apprezzato i luoghi che abbiamo visitato insieme. Siamo anche molto contenti che Artur abbia reso l'esperienza ancora più speciale con la sua gentilezza e professionalità. I tuoi complimenti sono molto apprezzati! 😊 Speriamo di rivederti presto per un'altra indimenticabile avventura.
