Garni, Geghard, Sevanavank, Noravank, Tatev, Karahunj/ 2 day tours from Yerevan

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About this activity

During this trip will visit the pagan temple Garni - the only monument connecting with the era of paganism and Hellenism, Cave monastery Geghard, “The Jewel of Armenia” - Lake Sevan with its wonderful Sevanavank Monastery, a unique moanstery Noravank, one of the oldest observatories in the world - Karahunj and famous monument of medieval Armenian architecture - Tatev monastery.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 days
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: Russian, English
Operated by: Land of Noah Travel Agency

What is included

Included

Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Included: Transport by air-conditioned vehicle according to the number of participants
Included: Surcharges on fuel: Fuel surcharge

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks
Not included: Lunch
Not included: Tatev ropeway ticket
Not included: Entrance fees: Garni temple entrance ticket
Not included: Entrance fees: Karahunj entrance ticket

Itinerary

Day 1 · Garni - Lake Sevan

Garni Temple

one hour Admission not included

The only monument connecting with the era of paganism and Hellenism, dedicated to the sun god Mithra. Was built in the 1st century AD.
The Monastery of Geghard

one hour

The Monastery Geghard was built in the 4th century by The First Armenian Catholicos - Gregory the Illuminator. Initially it was called Airivank (cave monastery), then was renamed Geghard, which means . The name of the monastery originates from the spear of the Roman soldier who pierced the body of Jesus Christ.
Monastery Sevanavank

one hour

It was founded in 874 AD by princess Mariam. The church buildings were constructed from black tuff, which probably gave the monastery its name Sevanavank - “the Black Monastery”.

Day 2 · Noravank - Karahunj (Zorats Karer)

Noravank Monastery

one hour

One of the wonderful monuments of medieval Armenia - the Monastery of Noravank dates back to XIII—XIV centuries. The complex includes the 1339 St. Astvatsatsin (“Burtelashen”) sepulchre-church, St. Stepanos Nakhavka and gavit, the St. Grigor Church and Stepanos Orbelian Sepulchre, the remains of medieval chapels and residential quarters and a modern office and hall.
Areni Wine Factory

30 min Admission not included

you have an opportunity to taste armenian wine in Areni winery.
Karahundj (Armenia's Stonehenge)

one hour Admission not included

Karahunj or Karahunj Observatory is also known as Zorats Karer or Zorats Kar is a megalithic composition of Bronze Age tombs (cists, dolmens or tumuli) and over 220 standing stones (menhirs).
Tatev Monastery

2 hours

Another famous monument of medieval Armenian architecture - Tatev Monastery was built in the 9th-13th centuries. In translation from the old Armenian (grabar) "tatev" means "give wings". Indeed, located at a great height, it seems that Tatev stretches upward to the sky.
Wings of Tatev

30 min Admission not included

The longest cable car in the world (5.7 km)

Meeting point and pickup

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

Pickup points

R&R Hotel
The Alexander, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Yerevan
Ani Plaza Hotel
City Centre Apartments
Aviatrans
ibis Yerevan Center Hotel
Opera Suite Hotel
Hotel Meg
North Avenue by Stellar Hotels
Imperial Palace Hotel
City Centre Hotel
Nova Hotel

and 19 more pickup points

Please mention the exact location in the city center you want to be picked up at.

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%

Good to know

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Dress code is smart casual
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Options

7-15 travellers with a guide

driver and guide

Pickup included
3-6 travellers with a guide

Day 1: Garni, Geghard, Sevan (Sevanavank) Day 2: Noravank, Tatev (ropeway), Karahunj (Zorats Karer)

Pickup included
8-15 travellers without guide

sprinter/ minibus

Pickup included
1-3 travellers without guide

Day 1: Garni, Geghard, Sevan (Sevanavank)Day 2: Noravank, Tatev (ropeway), Karahunj (Zorats Karer)

Pickup included
4-7 travellers without guide

Day 1: Garni, Geghard, Sevan (Sevanavank) Day 2: Noravank, Tatev (ropeway), Karahunj (Zorats Karer)

Pickup included
1-2 travellers with a guide

Day 1: Garni, Geghard, Sevan (Sevanavank) Day 2: Noravank, Tatev (ropeway), Karahunj (Zorats Karer)

Pickup included