Tour privado al templo Garni, la Sinfonía de las piedras y Geghard
Descripción
Explora las atracciones más increíbles de Armenia! Primero visite Garni, el único templo pagano que existe en Armenia antes de pasar al monasterio de Geghard, un complejo que está tallado en una cueva.
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El monumento "Arco de Charents" fue creado por el arquitecto Raphael Israelyan. Un día de camino a Garni se detuvo en este lugar y, al notar que desde allí se abre una pintoresca vista al Monte Ararat, decidió construir un arco como "templo" a Ararat. El Arco fue construido en 1957, con motivo del 60 aniversario del gran poeta armenio Yeghishe Charents. Se dice, que el poeta también era aficionado a pasear por este lugar. Es como un marco de imagen, desde donde se abre una vista fascinante al valle de Ararat con Masis flotando en la distancia. Las siguientes palabras que completan el famoso poema de Charents están talladas en la abertura frontal a lo largo del arco : "No hay cumbre tan blanca como la de Ararat; ¡Como un camino inaccesible a la gloria, amo mi Monte Masis!" Aquí se pueden hacer fotos impresionantes con el telón de fondo del Arco y Montaña Ararat, solo el tiempo debe estar despejado.
El templo Garni, que se eleva sobre un cabo triangular, es el ejemplo único sobrevivido de la cultura pagana en Armenia. Es una mezcla de estilos grecorromano y armenio. El primer rey Trdat ordenó construir el templo en el siglo I d.C. y lo dedicó al Dios del Sol. Después de adoptar el cristianismo en 301, el templo pagano perdió su significado y la fortaleza de Garni se convirtió en la residencia de verano de los reyes. Hoy en día las ruinas del palacio real y el baño con una impresionante obra de mosaico se pueden encontrar cerca del templo.
Descubre la Sinfonía de Piedras en el Cañón Garni, una de las maravillas naturales más sorprendentes de Armenia. Estas majestuosas columnas de basalto, formadas a partir de lava volcánica antigua, se elevan en líneas verticales perfectas como un órgano de piedra gigante. Rodeado de la belleza dramática de la garganta, este sitio único revela el poder de la naturaleza, la armonía y el arte atemporal.
El monasterio de Geghard es la obra maestra insuperable de la arquitectura armenia del siglo XIII. Algunas de las iglesias del complejo están magistralmente excavadas en una enorme roca. Desde el primer momento el complejo se llamó Ayrivank (monasterio cueva), más tarde pasó a llamarse Geghard (lanza) ya que la lanza, utilizada por el soldado romano para picar el lado de Jesucristo, se había mantenido en este monasterio durante muchos siglos. Debido a su construcción, Geghardavank sirve el mejor lugar para cantar canciones espirituales. El complejo es rico en sutiles adornos escultóricos y muchos khachkars llamativos (piedras cruzadas). El sitio está incluido en la Lista del Patrimonio Cultural Mundial de la UNESCO.
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- Los bebés y los niños pequeños pueden ir en un cochecito o en una silla de paseo
- Hay opciones de transporte público disponibles en las cercanías
- Los bebés deben sentarse en el regazo de un adulto
- Hay asientos o sillas infantiles disponibles
- Adecuado para todos los niveles de aptitud física
Opiniones(285)
I spent a wonderful day with Hyur Service exploring Garni Temple, Geghard Monastery and the Symphony of Stones, and I can’t recommend them highly enough. My driver, Arthur, was punctual, professional and genuinely helpful throughout — he made the whole day effortless and comfortable, and I always felt in safe hands on the road. The real highlight, though, was my guide, Tamara. She was extraordinarily knowledgeable and brought every site to life — not just the history of the temple and the monastery, but the wider story of Armenian culture, faith and identity. She had a gift for explaining things clearly and answering all my questions, and I came away understanding so much more about Armenia than I expected. Her passion for her country was infectious. And the scenery speaks for itself — the Hellenistic temple perched above the Azat gorge, the rock-hewn chambers of Geghard, and the astonishing basalt columns of the Symphony of Stones made for unforgettable views. If you’re looking for a private tour around Yerevan, ask for Tamara and Arthur — you won’t be disappointed. Thank you both for such a memorable day.
We had such a great day with our driver, Arakel. He was incredibly friendly, kind and professional, and made the whole experience feel relaxed and easy from start to finish. We visited Garni Temple, the Symphony of Stones and Geghard Monastery, and never felt rushed at any point. Arakel was punctual, drove very safely and was always happy to help. He really added to our experience and made the day even more enjoyable. We would absolutely recommend him to anyone. Thank you, Arakel, for a wonderful day!
I had a great experience with this tour and Tamara was a great and friendly also the driver Marval was a professional and nice person.
I had a wonderful experience on today’s tour. We visited the semphony stones a beautiful geghard church, the charming Garni village, and the impressive Garni Temple. Our tour guide, Tamara, was very friendly, professional, and made everything easy and enjoyable. A special thanks as well to our driver, Marvel, who was also very kind, respectful, and professional throughout the trip. They both created a comfortable and pleasant atmosphere for everyone. I truly enjoyed the day and would highly recommend this tour!
This was an amazing tour, combining history and stunning natural landscapes. Gayane was a very knowledgeable and interesting guide, on everything spanning Armenia's history, sights, and contemporary society. We had a great time!
We are very grateful for the nice review! You are always welcome to Armenia!
Arakel our guide for the day was brilliant. Very knowledgeable, very helpful and also very chilled. He recommended the most amazing place for lunch and it did not disappoint. A perfect day thank you ☺️
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Great tour with Gayane and Arayik, who were very nice and knowledgeable made this experience very very enjoyable. Gayane took the time to give context on each place that we saw and was very nice with our daughter. We would definitely recommend to anybody who want to visit and learn more about Armenia
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Our guide Mariam was great, exceptional service. All the information was clear and very interesting to listen. The driver Harut was very professional. We enjoyed our time.
We very much appreciate your highest mark! We will be very glad to organize your trips anytime you visit our lovely country!
This tour was perfect and I owe it all to my guide, Tamara. She was so professional and helpful about everything even chose a spectacular place for lunch and she did it all with a smile on her face the entire day.
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We went on a private tour with guide Arthur to Garney and Gegard and we really enjoyed it! Arthur was very professional, but with an individual approach introduced us to the sights and revealed Armenia from the other side 😍 He was very kind and loving about every detail, without overburdening us with information and taking great pictures! I highly recommend Arthur!💚
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