Garni village, Kotayk region
7 Hours
Cultural tours
19 persons
Kotayk region, RA
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In a single day, see the transition from ancient pagan Armenia to medieval Christianity — with a striking geological landscape along the way.
The first stop is Charents Arch, a viewpoint above the Ararat Valley named after Armenian poet Yeghishe Charents. On a clear day, Mount Ararat dominates the horizon, making this a natural stop for photographs and panoramic views.
From here, travel to Garni Temple, Armenia’s only surviving pagan temple. Built in the 1st century AD and associated with the pre-Christian worship of the sun god Mihr, the temple is a rare example of classical architecture in Armenia.
Below Garni lies the Garni Gorge, home to the natural formation known as the Symphony of the Stones. Tall basalt columns rise from the gorge in striking geometric patterns, creating one of Armenia’s most unusual natural sights.
The final stop is Geghard Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site partly carved into the surrounding rock. The monastery’s churches and chambers blend into the cliffs of the Azat Gorge and preserve centuries of Armenian Christian history.
FREE CANCELLATION
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AVAILABILITY
This tour is valid every day 08:00 - 16:00
BOOKING
Full payment or 30% deposit required
Guide service (if chosen)
Wi-Fi in transportation
Entrance ticket to Garni temple (if chosen)
Bottled water
Lunch (if chosen)
Transportation on comfortable vehicles and professional drivers
Free pick-up & drop-off within Yerevan
Folded map
Traffic accident insurance
Taxes
Alcoholic drinks
Audio guide
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In case of changing the date of service, no fee will be charged if you inform the organization at least 24 hours before the service is provided, and in case of later notification on change - 10% of the total cost will be charged. It is possible to change the direction or type of service only at least 24 hours before the service is to be provided. In this case, the final calculation is made, the corresponding changes are made, if possible.
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Without any penalty purchase cancellation is available at least 24 hours in advance. After that, the whole value of the service is non-refundable in case of purchase, cancellation, as well as without the consent of the service provider. For full information on money refund and other costs related to that can be found in the Public Contract.
Children / kids aged 0-3 can participate in individual (private) excursions free of charge. The number of kids may change depending on the type of car & the number of guests and children participating in the tour for free. Please contact the organization in advance.