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Garni & Geghard: History, Nature & Lavash Baking

Garni & Geghard: History, Nature & Lavash Baking

Day Trip

Car Tour (driving guide)

Joined 2026

Chris K.

5.00 / 5

(17 reviews)

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Yerevan

Arabic, Armenian (Native), English, French, Turkish

7 hours

Private tour (only you and Chris K.)

Up to 4 people

The Garni-Geghard tour is the most popular day trip from Yerevan, typically taking 4 to 6 hours. It covers the highlights of the Kotayk region, transitioning from pagan antiquity to medieval Christian architecture and unique geological formations.

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

09:00 AM

Meeting Point

Your hotel in Yerevan

- Your location address

09:50 AM

Voghjaberd ( Charents Arch )

Built in 1957 by architect Rafael Israelyan, it is dedicated to the poet Yeghishe Charents.

The arch perfectly frames Mount Ararat. It features an inscription from Charents’ famous poem: "In all the world, there's no white peak like that of Ararat."

10:30 AM

Garni Temple

A Greco-Roman colonnaded temple perched on a triangular cliff overlooking the Azat River gorge.

Built in the 1st century AD (approx. 77 AD) by King Tiridates I, likely dedicated to Mihr, the god of the sun. It is the only surviving pagan temple in Armenia and the entire former Soviet Union. It features 24 Ionic columns and was reconstructed in the 1970s after a 1679 earthquake.

11:30 AM

Symphony of Stones

A massive cliff face composed of hexagonal and pentagonal basalt columns that look like a giant pipe organ (often called the "Basalt Organ").

These were created by the slow cooling of volcanic lava over 127,000 years ago.

01:00 PM

Geghard Monastery

Set at the end of a winding road in the Upper Azat Valley.

A UNESCO World Heritage site where many of the churches and tombs are cut directly into the mountain rock.

The Spear: Originally named Ayrivank ("Monastery in the Cave"), its name was changed to Geghardavank ("Monastery of the Spear") because it once housed the Holy Spear that pierced Jesus at the Crucifixion (now kept in the Etchmiadzin treasury).

The main cathedral dates to 1215, but the complex contains rock-cut chapels with incredible acoustics, often used for choir performances.

02:00 PM

Lavash baking masterclass.

in Goght village, where you can watch the traditional bread being baked in a tonir (underground clay oven).

Ending Point

Yerevan Republich square or Your accommodation.

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Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

Guide fee

Hotel pick up

Private transportation (TOYOTA CAMRY V70 2018)

Professional Driver

Gasoline,Toll and parking Fees.

What‘s not included

Garni Temple entrance fee 1500 AMD.

Symphony OF stones entrance fee 300 AMD.

Personal expenses.

Tour Important Information

This tour involves a lot of walking, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.

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

Joined 2026

Chris K.

5.00 / 5

(17 reviews)

Identity Verified

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About Tour Guide Chris K.

Hello, I am Chris, a professional Driver. If You Plan to Visit Armenia. Touring with me it will be interesting, funny and exciting.

To me, visiting a place isn't just about seeing a destination, it's about feeling the pulse of the place and leaving with a story to tell.

I assure you that together we will have Happy times ,beautiful photos and lasting memories.

Armenia indeed is a must see country and i Would enjoy if you would choose me as your Driver to explore it.

I am native Armenian speaker, fluent in English, Arabic, Turkish and conversational in French.

SEE YOU IN ARMENIA

Wish you Happy, SAFE, and exciting times ahead.

Reviews

Nathanael C.

5 / 5

Jun 22, 2026

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