Garni, Geghard & Symphony Small-Group Day Trip with Lavash Baking
Overview
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Start at the scenic Arch of Charents, a panoramic viewpoint overlooking biblical Mount Ararat.
Continue to the 1st-century Garni Temple, the only surviving pagan temple in the Caucasus, dedicated to the sun god Mihr. Nearby, admire the breathtaking Symphony of Stones, dramatic basalt columns formed by volcanic forces over millennia.
Explore the UNESCO-listed Geghard Monastery, partly carved into the cliffs of the Upper Azat Valley.
Complete your experience with a traditional Lavash baking ceremony in a Tonir oven — Armenia’s iconic bread, recognized by UNESCO as intangible cultural heritage.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Charent's Arch
The first stop is near the Arch of Charents, which is named in honor of Armenian poet Eghishe Charents, who wrote the best poem, dedicated to Armenia, full of true love and pride. From this place opens a breathtaking view to Ararat, probably the most stunning view of the Biblical mountain.
Garni Temple
The next stop is Garni Temple (77 A.D.) –it is the only standing heathen temple in the whole post-Soviet area. The temple gracefully stands on a high plateau overlooking the Azat river gorge. The surrounding area itself is incredibly beautiful. The greek-roman bath house with the mosaic, made out of 30,000 pieces of natural stones, as well as the ruins of the royal palace, will take you to 3rd century A.D. Not far from the temple of Garni (about 10 minutes’ walk), there is a cozy local restaurant with an amazing view of the temple, where you can relax and take part in master-class of tasting of freshly baked lavash – traditional Armenian flatbread.
Options
Garni, Geghard, Lavash Baking
Garni, Geghard, Lavash Baking: This option includes visit to Garni Temple, Geghard Monastery, Lavash Baking Experience.
Garni, Geghard, Khor Virap
Garni, Geghard, Khor Virap: This options includes visits to Garni Temple, Geghard Monastery, Khor Virap Monastery, Azat Reservoir and Lavash baking
Garni, Geghard, Sevan
Garni, Geghard, Lake Sevan: This option includes visit to Lake Sevan and Sevanavank. The duration is 8-9 hours. Master-class is not included.
What‘s Included
Guide Service
WiFi on board
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Local sweet "Gata"
Lavash baking and tasting
Optional, 6€ - 14€ per person
Entrance ticket to Garni Temple
Entrance ticket to the "Symphony of Stones"
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
277 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great value one day tour
Jose C,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great day trip to hit a couple of interesting sites in Armenia. Good value. The tour guide was knowledgeable, helpful, and willing to answer all questions.
Advice
Y3114NU ,May 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really enjoyed the tour with driver Arthur and guide Nectar. The places visited are incredibly beautiful, the trip is thoughtful to the minute, the guides are soulful, know many interesting facts, professionals with love of their business
Great day with Nektar
MashaDodo,May 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a fantastic day with NEKTAR. Great charming active guide full of love for Armenia and Hayes people. Got to know various different details about the city and places we've been to. Thank you and and keep on GREAT WORK! Masha from Mallorca
Superb visit.
Y9652VPlisab,May 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Superb visit that truly deserves 5/5; nothing to complain about. We do not particularly like guided tours under normal circumstances, but this one was different from the others. First, there is the visit to the arch with a view of Mount Ararat, then the Garni temple, and we had enough time to visit it on our own and with the guide. Then, you visit the symphony of stones: a pleasant little walk along the very nice path. Then the lavash with the ladies who cook it and let us taste it, and at the same place, the guide suggests a cheap restaurant; we paid €14 for two, and there are 4 options, including one vegetarian. It was the birthday of one of the visitors, so we were treated to a cake for dessert! Finally, we went to see the monastery: magnificent! I absolutely recommend this visit as it is perfect for all ages and very dynamic. Thank you to Anastasia the guide who was truly lovely and very pleasant, always with a touch of humor. She also taught us to dance an Armenian dance. Everything was perfect 5/5!! (You might want to take a light jacket for the trip as it can be a bit cold at higher altitudes)
Amazing views and wonderful tour guide
Jocelyne S,May 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour guide was super nice and really knows her stuff. The pacing of the tour was just right, it didn’t feel rushed
We recommend it! Armenia is beautiful ♥️
tanushao2019,May 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Hello there! That was the best tour ever! We had a guide, with a very beautiful name, Nectar ♡ She led the tour magnificently, interestingly, fun, while, informatively! She gave out sweet treats, joked, sang in the temple... the program was full. Wi fi and water in the keys on tour. Despite the rain, the mood is great. We weren't brought into stores, just history, culture and nature. The driver did a good job of gently driving us to facilities that didn't have an umbrella, handed us out. Not a bad restaurant for lunch with a beautiful view from the lunch window. Special thanks to the travel company for its understanding and attention
Unfortunately, a guide named...
Olga V,May 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00Unfortunately, a guide named Rubina did not reveal the full story of the places we visited. Everything she told me was memorized and told very on-duty. The guide did not organize the whole group well, did not wait for the whole group to gather in one place or another, but started telling when there might be a couple of people from the group around it, so even with the little information it gave, we missed a lot.
Garni & Geghard
Navigator35788587760,May 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had a private tour of Garni, Geghard and lunch with Gayane & Arakel and it was very lovely! I strongly recommend
Good Outside Introduction
P H,Apr 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Not always easy to hear everything said inside the van. However, the guide, she was pleasant, informative, & you could converse with her during the day with ease. Driver was experienced, vehicle clean, water & cake provided. Lunch was optional & so excluded. Several options offered, & ordered ahead to the restaurant, located in a pleasant setting, + bread making demo. Lovely scenery, & interesting historical sites to visit. Not too keen, personally, on everyone being asked to introduce themselves to everyone else on the bus! The price for 6hrs was reasonable. More traditional Armenian lunch choices would have been preferred, to have added value & authenticity; but was nice enough, & included some of the earlier made bread to.
An absolutely amazing experience! Worth every moment
angeloss482,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely amazing experience. Everything is so well organized and there is sufficient time to look at all monuments and places of attraction. Our guide, Gaya, was absolutely magnificent, incredibly kind and extremely knowledgeable. Definitely recommend!
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