Garni, Geghard, Charent's Arch, Symphony of Stones & LavashBaking
Overview
7 hours
Mobile ticket
Embark on a group tour to effortlessly delve into Armenia's rich history. Enjoy comfortable transportation with a dedicated driver beyond Yerevan. Discover the Temple of Garni, Geghard Monastery, and Azat Canyon, each offering a glimpse into Armenia’s fascinating past.
Pause at a scenic viewpoint to marvel at Mount Ararat in the distance. Immerse yourself in Armenia's history, explore Garni and Geghard with your fellow travelers, and savor moments in nature at Azat Canyon.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Garni Temple
During this excursion, we'll explore Garni, Geghard, and the Azat River Valley, home to numerous historical and natural landmarks. Our journey begins with a visit to Geghardavank, a renowned 13th-century monastery, followed by Garni village, which boasts a variety of well-known and lesser-known sites. A brief hiking excursion will lead us to the iconic Garni pagan temple and the Symphony of Stones. We'll also pause near the Arch of Charents, offering a breathtaking vista of Mount Ararat.
The Monastery of Geghard
The Geghard Monastery, situated in the Kotayk province, is a medieval marvel partially carved into the adjacent mountain and encircled by cliffs. Its commonly used name, Geghard or Geghardavank, meaning "the Monastery of the Spear," stems from the spear that wounded Jesus during the Crucifixion. According to belief, Apostle Jude, also known as Thaddeus in Armenia, brought the spear to the region, where it was safeguarded among various relics, now exhibited in the Echmiadzin treasury. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the monastery complex enjoys enhanced protection status.
What‘s Included
Air-conditioned vehicle
Entrance fee for Garni is 1,500 AMD for foreigners.
Entrance fee of the Symphony of Stones: 300 AMD
No Guide
Options
Private Tour with Guide
English or Russian Guide : You can choose which language guide you want.
Private Tour without guide
Private Tour: Pickup & Drop-off Included from Yerevan City.
Group Tour with English Guide
With English Speaking Guide
Group Tour with Russian Guide
With Russian Speaking Guide
Group Tour With Italian Guide
With Italian Speaking Guide
Group Tour WITHOUT Guide
Reviews
54 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
fun experience and worth booking
Ahmad M,May 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very exciting journey with memorable stops and incredible views. Also good guide with knowledge of the history of the various places. Would strongly recommend to visitors.
Great tour
DanCioroianu,May 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour, very good guide.It took longer then planned, but totally worth it. Garni temple is amazing, if you are into mithology.
Beautiful piece of country and a wonderful guide, Ana
iorgulescua2018,May 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Was an amazing trip lead by our guide, Ana. She was absolutely great, explaining and taking care of us all the time. The places visited were very interesting, bit crowded though and is better to come prepared with some cash as will save you time. Ana took us to a restaurant in Garni for lunch where the food was homemade exactly like I was expecting. When we arrive back to Yerevan, Ana was helping us to get a taxi to drive us to the hotel. Cannot praise enough such kind soul and experienced guide who was teaching us not only about the places visited but the history of Armenia as well.
Unforgettable
550kan,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Private driver, no guide. Driver didn't speak much English but translator app worked fine. Great time. Enjoyed the baking lavash demonstration and trying the cheese and greens. Very good. Leaving at 10 am we seemed to arrive destinations ahead of other tour groups. Driver made trip unforgettable. Will definitely try more trips like this in future.
nice trip
Eszter K,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00well organised, on time, nice guide, enough time for everything, good driver and a pleasant restaurant to eat
My worst experience so far
HolmOliver W,Jan 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00We were waiting o40 min in the cold. The driver didn't show up. The company didn't pick up the phone. We were war
Fabulous.
Sofia C,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Experience quite complete, the guide was quite elucidative and explaining in all spaces, I recommend.
Excellent excursion
Simona I,Dec 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Multi-stage tour by bus. We also stopped at Khor Virap. Nice driving. Agency precise. Places deserve. Entrance fees are cheap.
The team is extremely...
Hassan A,Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The team is extremely nice. Although they speak Russian for the most of the time, they try to involve everyone. They showed us more than what is in the program. I definitely recommend it.
Put on wrong tour by operator. Less time at sights and no lavash baking, otherwise okay.
jamesk142,Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00We were put on the wrong tour/bus by the tour operator. By the time we realised we were already at Khor Virap (which we had already seen). We didn’t arrive at Garni until 12.30. While we still got to see the 3 sights included in the tour we booked, we got less time at each than the original itinerary said (30 mins at each versus 55 mins), did not get Lavash baking, and got back to Yerevan later than planned. The driver was apologetic about the issue and tried to find a solution but could only offer to let us stay on the tour. Otherwise, all sights were incredible, lunch was good, and the driver was friendly.
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