If you want to feel the breath of pre-Christian era and at the same time admire the beauty of Christian monastery partially carved in the mountain, then this trip is for you. Visit the symbol of pre-Christian Armenia and the UNESCO World Heritage Site and make your day in Armenia memorable. • Discover pre-christian Armenia • Admire the beauty of Garni Canyon • Feel the Symphony of Stones • Visit UNESCO World Heritage Site - Geghard Monastery • Taste the freshly baked Armenian “lavash”
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
Not far from Yerevan, near Vokhchaberd village there is this usual at first glance arch. But when you climb the stairs and stand under it, this breathtaking view of Ararat opens to your eyes. It is Arch of Charents by famous architect Rafael Israelian. The arch is dedicated to famous Armenian poet Yeghishe Charents, who liked to walk near these places and admire the incredible view of Mount Ararat. This place is one of the favorite stops for practically all kinds of tourists, - one cannot just resist the temptation not to take few photos against the backdrop of the mountain.
One of the most unusual places in Armenia, the village of Garni that bears the same name as the ancient pagan temple, is situated on 37 km from the center of Yerevan. Before the adoption of Christianity, the architecture in Armenia was interrelated with the Hellenistic style. This is evidenced by Garni, executed in this elegant manner with a characteristic colonnade on all sides and located on the top of a hill divided from the mountain range by a deep gorge. The temple was restored in 1976 and welcomes a multitude of tourists daily to this day. Since 2011, it has been awarded the UNESCO heritage award. The picturesque mountains, steep gorge and endless echo to be heard again and again, fascinate and ask to return.
Once approaching Geghard, the tops of the crosses and the church itself will not be the first thing to notice, as that place will belong to music. The musicians are right the ascent to the church, always playing, welcoming guests with joy and loud national music. The air is filled with the aroma of national delicacies, such as dried fruit, sweet sujukh and honey, yet once you climb up the hill, you will be shocked by what you see. You will appear in front of the gates, leading to the temple of Geghard, completely carved out of the mountain. This masterpiece of Armenian medieval architecture amazes with its detail and antiquity. Geghard is a complex consisting of the main chapel, two cave halls, and tombs. There is a cold spring in the first cave hall, which to this day captures the attention of the visitors. It is believed that its holy water heals diseases, rejuvenates and gifts beauty. Literally translated, Geghard means “holy spear” in memory of the spear kept in it, which had wounded Jesus Christ at the Crucifixion. It is also included in the UNESCO list of heritage since 2000. The nearby flowing Azat River hypnotizes with its murmur, pigeons hover over the church, and the coolness from the gorge gives strength to continue the path to new discoveries and impressions. Try baking real Armenian lavash. In Tondir, rolling the dough on a special device for the form of lavash, smelling the fresh bakery in the air. We are sure that such a flat cake will be enjoyed by everyone, and the lavash baked with your own hands will remain a vivid memory for a long time, the smell of which warms the nostrils and gives cozy warmth in memory of Armenia.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Group Tour | Garni Temple, Geghard Monastery, Lavash Baking Masterclass lasts about 4–5 hours. The itinerary has 3 stops.
Prices start at $52 per person for this Yerevan experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays and Fridays, starting at 10:00 AM.
Children aged 3–8 pay from $29, adults from $52. Infants go free.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. Pickup points include Panorama Yerevan Resort.
The experience is available in RU, EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 30 participants.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Wheelchair accessible
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
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The tour is amazing and our guide driver Vahagn is very accommodating and friendly. Some trips feels like a school trip but today's trip feels like going out with a long time friend. The tour is very chill and exciting :) would definitely recommend 👌
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group Tour | Garni Temple, Geghard Monastery, Lavash Baking Masterclass | 4–5 hours | 5.0 (1) | $52 | |
 Group Tour: Khor Virap, Garni temple, Geghard, Lavash baking | 8–9 hours | 4.9 (539) | $43 | View |
 Group Tour: Garni, Symphony of Stones, Geghard, Lavash Baking | 5–6 hours | 4.9 (1,339) | $36 | View |
 Garni, Geghard & Symphony Small-Group Day Trip with Lavash Baking | 6–7 hours | 4.9 (297) | $26 | View |
 Group Tour: Garni pagan temple, Geghard monastery, Lake Sevan, Sevanavank | 8–9 hours | 4.9 (568) | $41 | View |
 Winter: Charents' Arch, Garni, Geghard, Lavash baking masterclass | 4–5 hours | 5.0 (1) | $152 | View |
 Khor Virap, Garni, Geghard with Symphony & Lavash Baking | 8–9 hours | 4.9 (84) | $34 | View |