Private Tour
Private tour to Garni - Geghard - Tsaghkadzor (Kecharis)
Overview
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Explore most amazing attractions of Armenia! First up visit Garni, the only pagan temple which exists in Armenia. Visit Geghard monastery, a complex which is carved in a cave. See Tsaghkadzor, translated as "valley of flowers" and situated on the slope of the mountain. Moving on, see Kecharis a monastery complex in Tsaghkadzor. It is one of the most famous spiritual and cultural centers of medieval Armenia. Per your preference, ride the ropeway to admire the whole beauty of mountains.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
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
Garni temple, which towers over a triangular cape, is the unique survived example of heathen culture in Armenia. It is a blend of Greco-Roman and Armenian styles. King Trdat The First ordered building the temple in the first century AD and dedicated it to the God of Sun. After adopting Christianity in 301, the pagan temple lost its significance and the fortress of Garni became the summer residence of the kings. Nowadays the ruins of the royal palace and the bathroom with a stunning mosaic work can be found near the temple.
The Monastery of Geghard
Geghard monastery is the unsurpassable masterpiece of the 13th century Armenian architecture. Some of the churches of the complex are masterfully hewn in a huge rock. From the outset the complex was called Ayrivank (cave monastery), later it was renamed Geghard (lance) as the lance, used by the roman soldier to sting Jesus Christ's side, had been kept in this monastery for many centuries. Due to its construction, Geghardavank serves the best place for singing spiritual songs. The complex is rich in subtle sculptural embellishments and many striking khachkars (cross-stones). The site is included in UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List.
What‘s Included
Extra stops on the route upon request
Air-conditioned vehicles & professional drivers
Vehicle & passengers insurance
Bottled water
Free pick-up & drop-off within Yerevan
Professional English or Russian speaking guide service (if choosing "with a guide" option)
Lunch
Garni entrance fee and Ropeway ride at Tsaghkadzor at 4500 AMD ~ 12 $ per person
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
1-3 travelers, without guide
including bottled water, vehicle insurance, hotel pick up Pickup included
4-7 travelers, without guide
including bottled water, vehicle insurance, hotel pick up Pickup included
3-6 travelers, with a guide
including bottled water, vehicle insurance, hotel pick up Pickup included
1-2 travelers, with a guide
including bottled water, vehicle insurance, hotel pick up Pickup included
Reviews
65 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing places and views and great service
furanets,May 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing service and a great trip. Levon and Mariam took care of us beautifully. No queues, a lot of info and a great chat with the team. Thanks
Great way to get a flavor of Armenia
lmm23,May 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We enjoyed a great day visiting Garni, Gehard, Symphony of stones, Lake Sevan and Sevanavank. The driver (Aleksander) and the guide (Marina) did their outmost to make us feel good and adjust to our needs. Having all the details provided by Marina not only about the places we’ve seen but also about overall Armenian history and culture made the experience worth every moment. We highly recommend!
Affordable, professional, transparent and honest
Excursion63828954435,May 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I did two trips with them! Both trips were lovely, very well organised. Buses are in good condition (and air conditions, but seats abit small for tall or big peaple. Tour guide was amazing, funny and accommodating ! Very honest advises in terms of what to do and where to buy if you want, nice choice of restaurants with hilarity food, amazing atmosphere and clean. Tour guide was Gayane and driver is Oyo! Thank you Gayane and Hyur services tours!
Garnish and Gegart monastery, symphony of the rocks ,
Anna Shamiryan S,Apr 15, 2026
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5.00The places that we went was beautiful Grni Gegart had an experience to bake bread Armenian traditional bread
Excellent
nicolabD6277RU,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We enjoyed 3 days of private tour with Hayk driving, and Viktorya was an amazing Italian speaking guide, we learnt a lot from her, we highly recommend
I really enjoyed it!
Road56562549564,Mar 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Drove to Garni and the surrounding area with guide Haik and driver Hachik. Visited the Symphony of Stones, the Pagan Temple of Garni and the Monastery of Gegartavank. Also attended a master class on baking lavash. Entertaining and colorful stories, as well as very gentle driving made visiting these places very memorable! Thank you!
Private tour to Garni-Geghard
GrandTour65946931775,Mar 12, 2026
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5.00I had the privilege of doing a solo tour to Garni and Geghard and the experience was amazing. Although I did a last minute booking since i was time bound in-country, Anna Araik were kind enough to pick me from my hotel and ensured they gave me the tour of my life. Extremely professional and yet very friendly people. I recommend everyone to use Anna and Araik of Hyur Services when in Yerevan
Amazing half day tour from Yerevan
StelaMirelaP,Feb 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00One of the best tours i had in Armenia and Hayk was such a nice and attentive guide, he told us a lot of useful things about the history of the places we visited. Also many thanks to Samuel, our driver, felt safe, even of the weather conditions were not the best he was professional 🙏
A Relaxing & Calm Experience 🤗
CinderElia2026,Oct 3, 2025
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5.00We booked the private tour for the first time this year (last year we went on the group tour by bus) and it was so comfortable & relaxing 😍 Admission fees to Garni and slopes were included as well as our lunch stop. The trip was from 8AM to almost 3PM (we were back in Yerevan around 4:30PM). Our lovely driver Levon picked us up right in front of the hotel, he was very punctual as he was there before our meeting time at 8am, and he was super sweet & discreet. We discussed with him how we would like to divide the day & we agreed on everything. The nice thing about the private tour is that time is yours exclusively & you don’t feel any rush. We enjoyed the temple of Garni and the slope ropes but the highlight of our day was the monastery of Geghard - simply gorgeous! Levon was giving us tips about where to look and what to look for on our way in the mini van. Lunch was spent in a nice authentic restaurant, and they had a souvenir section. The people were very welcoming and the place is breathtaking - needless to talk about the tasty food 🥰💫 Thank you again Hyur for always ensuring great experiences and memorable trips in Armenia 🩵🤩
The amazing trip back to tue roots
314arat,Oct 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The trip went smooth and we had a lot of fun. The driver Levon was so polite and informative. He planned the trip according to our needs. The lunch was in an amazing village restaurant in Garni where the food was amazing. I would really recommend this tour for families and couples and group of friends. Also Levon is one of the most friendliest and most professional drivers I know. Keep up the good work.😊
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