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Garni and Geghard Tour
Tour will start at 10:00
We will start the day with the visit 13th century rock-carved Geghard monastery and a UNESCO World Heritage site. We will then drive to the village of Garni where we will see Garni pagan temple (1st century). This jewel of pre-Christian Armenian architecture is a unique example of a standing pagan temple surviving to our days.
After that we will have lunch in a garden of a private house and try a delicious dish prepared in the traditional “tonir” oven.
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Charents Arch
Very nice photostop with great views of Ararat mountain
Geghard Monastery
Geghard is a 13th century monastry complex, a unique architectural structure located in the gorge of the mountain river Goght (right tributary of the Azat river), about 40 km south-east of Yerevan. Listed by UNESCO in the list of World Cultural Heritage sites.
A more complete name is Geghardavank, literally - “monastery of the spear”. The name of the monastery complex comes from the spear of Longine, which pierced the body of Jesus Christ on the Cross, and, it is claimed, brought by the Apostle Thaddeus to Armenia, among many other relics. Now the spear is exposed in the Echmiadzin Museum.
lunch in privat summer house
We will taste delicious armenian traditional dishes prepared in the traditional “tonir” oven
Garni Temple
Garni is pagan temple in Armenia built in the 1st c. n e. by Armenian King Trdat I. It is located near the village of Garni.
It was destroyed by the earthquake of 1679, restored from the ruins during the Soviet Union time.
The territory of the complex includes fortress walls, rooms for the royal guard and servants, the temple of Miter of the 1st century, a summer palace and Roman baths of the 3rd century.
Symphony of stones
Not far from the village Garni is situated one of the most well-known and beautiful natural monuments of Armenia – Symphony of Stones. It is said that this natural monument is the result of the collapse of the volcanic rocks.
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Guiding, transportation, entry tickets, bottled water, WiFi
Lunch is approx 10$ per person
Tour Important Information
Please wear comfortable shoes. clothes suitable for the weather. 1 bottle of water per peson, 2 umbrellas and Wi Fi internet connection available in the car
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
