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Private tour to Garni Temple, Geghard Monastery (UNESCO) & Symphony of Stones

5.0 (13 reviews) 4–5 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Private tour to Garni Temple, Geghard Monastery (UNESCO) & Symphony of Stones

About this activity

On this tour you will visit the must see attractions in Armenia, Garni temple the only Pagan temple in the former USSR where the Royal summer house of the Armenian kings was built 77 A.D. Also, you will explore one of the most beautiful rock-cut monasteries in the world - Geghard Monastery which is a UNESCO heritage site.

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At a glance

Duration
4–5 hours
Confirmation
Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–4
Guide
Arabic, English
Operated by
Private Tours in Armenia

What is included

Included

  • Included: Local Taxes
  • Included: Bottled water
  • Included: Professional English speaking tour guide
  • Included: Modern transportation with strong AC
  • Included: Parking Fees
  • Included: Private Transportation
  • Included: Wi-Fi in the Car

Not included

  • Not included: Meals
  • Not included: Entrance Free to Garni Temple - About 3 USD per person

Itinerary

  1. Yerevan

    one hour

    Pick up from the hotel and drive to Kotayk region, it will take about 1 hour to reach Garni Village

  2. Garni Temple

    45 min Admission not included

    Garni Pagan Temple, the only Hellenistic Temple in the Caucasus and the former USSR. Gracing the hillside the pagan temple was dedicated to the God of Sun, Mithra. It was built in 77A.D. by the Armenian King Tiridates I.

  3. Garni Gorge

    45 min

    Visit the stunning Garni Gorge (Symphony of Stones) where you can marvel at basalt rock formations – columns looking like honeycombs or pencils. The site stretches for a kilometer along the river…

  4. The Monastery of Geghard

    one hour

    Geghard Monastery (UNESCO), the most beautiful rock-cut medieval monastery in the world with its fascinating natural setting and decorative art carved inside the solid rock. It is the only place in Armenia where you can see a large number of the Armenian exquisite lace-type cross-stones carved on the rocks.

  5. Yerevan

    one hour

    Drive back to Yerevan

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

  • Panorama Yerevan Resort
  • Silachi Hotel
  • Hotel Maison Yerevan
  • Venice Hotel Yerevan
  • Chateau Gabriel
  • Ararat hotel
  • Nice Hotel
  • Ani Plaza Hotel
  • Bonjour Boutique Hotel Yerevan
  • Vertoni Hotel Yerevan
  • City Centre Apartments
  • President Hotel by Hrazdan Hotel CJSC

and 105 more pickup points

Please advise your hotel name and the time that you would like to start the tour if 9:00 am is not a perfect time for you

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

  • Specialized infant seats are available

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller ratings

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Private tour to Garni Temple, Geghard Monastery (UNESCO) & Symphony of Stones

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