Private Tour

Daily private tour to Garni temple,Geghard monastery

Overview

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Russian

English

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Private tour to Garni( the Pagan temple), Geghard and Arch of Charents.

During the tour to Garni,Geghard we will visit:

✅to the only pagan temple of Garni. The structure was built by king Tiridates I in the first century AD as a temple to the sun god Mihr. After Armenia's conversion to Christianity in the early fourth century, it was converted into a royal summer house of Khosrovidukht, the sister of Tiridates III.

✅ Geghard - “Ayrivank” (“cave monastery”). The main chapel was built in 1215, the monastery complex was founded in the 4th century by Gregory the Illuminator at the site of a sacred spring inside a cave. The monastery had thus been originally named Ayrivank, meaning "the Monastery of the Cave".

✅ Arch of Charents. From there opens a beautiful view to Mount Ararat.

Additional Info

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Private tour

Bottled water

Transport by private vehicle

Fuel surcharges

Drinks

Food and drinks

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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Meeting points

Yerevan

Yerevan Armenia

End points

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

The Monastery of Geghard

Geghard - “Ayrivank” (“cave monastery”). The main chapel was built in 1215, the monastery complex was founded in the 4th century by Gregory the Illuminator at the site of a sacred spring inside a cave. The monastery had thus been originally named Ayrivank, meaning "the Monastery of the Cave".

40 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Garni Temple

We will visit to the only pagan temple of Garni. The structure was built by king Tiridates I in the first century AD as a temple to the sun god Mihr. After Armenia's conversion to Christianity in the early fourth century, it was converted into a royal summer house of Khosrovidukht, the sister of Tiridates III.

40 minutes • Admission Not Included

Options

Day tour to Garni and Geghard

Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

1 review

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Nice trip grate value for money
Q1889HNdavidd,
Mar 25, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Specially thanks to Destiny Travel stuff. Thanks a lot for awesome organized trip to the most beautiful place in Armenia Garni .