Garni-Geghard pagan & Christian Private Tour
Overview
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4 hours
Mobile ticket
The most magnificent and amazing temple in Armenia that is more than 2000 years old, very well preserved and restored, still calls you to come and worship the SUN and the glory of the ancient times.
During the tour we offer to enjoy the real master-class of "Lavash" baking and taste the home-made jams and dried fruits.
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Wheelchair accessible
What To Expect
Garni Temple
The true and unique masterpiece of Hellenistic architecture in Armenia is the pagan temple of the Sun, Garni. It is one of the most ancient landmarks in Armenia which has survived since pagan period. A disastrous 1679 earthquake destroyed the temple. It was reconstructed in 20th century.
The Monastery of Geghard
The monastery complex Geghard or Gegardavanq (means a spear in Armenian) is an outstanding medieval architecture that reached us remarkably well- preserved. The beautiful landscape of Geghard is framed with towering cliffs. Decorative art cut into rocks reflects and explains Medieval Ages development throughout the region. The complex was introduced to the history in the 4th century as a sacred spring inside a cave.
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Garni-Geghard pagan & Christian Private Tour
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Driver/guide
Local taxes
Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
Accommodation
Any meals
Tickets
Pickup points
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
2 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fantastic Garni-Geghard-Lake Sevan tour and guide
5roseb53,Jan 16, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We booked the tour online and the were very quick to respond, helpful with a variety of questions we had about our trip in general and collected us from our apartment. The tour guide was fantastic, tailoring our trip to our preferences and the weather and teaching us more than we could have ever learned about Armenia by researching alone. Thoroughly recommend
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