Private Tour

One day tour to Garni pagan Temple and Geghard Monastery

Overview

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Starting From Yerevan Armenia’s greatest historical sites on this exciting guided tour and marvel at the vastness of the surrounding nature and be prepared to get very acquainted with Ancient Greek statuary and architecture as well as centuries-old monastery where you can feel the early Christianity breath.

Visit top places of Armenia

Charent's Arch

Garni Temple

“Noah's Garden” Gallery presents Armenia with its entire palette.

Gegard Monastery

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

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

Charent's Arch

Stop At: Charent's Arch, Garni Armenia We start our trip from Garni Temple, but before that we stop at the Charents Arch. At first glance, the Arch seems to be the most ordinary and unremarkable, but coming closer, going to the platform inside the arch and looking at the panorama, everything becomes clear - this is the best place to admire the great and sacred mountain Ararat, to be with it in unity and enjoy the beautiful scenery.

30 minutes • Admission Included

Garni Temple

Stop At: Garni Temple, Garni Armenia Then you go to Kotayk region to get acquainted with the origins of Armenians, where you will see the Garni Temple, built in the 1st century AD by King Trdat III. This is the only pagan temple preserved in Armenia after the adoption of Christianity! It is assumed that the temple was dedicated to Mithra, the God of the Sun. And nearby you will find the ruins of the palace and the baths, which previously decorated the entire historical and cultural complex! Garni Temple is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site!

2 hours • Admission Not Included