Garni, Geghard & Symphony Small-Group Day Trip with Lavash Baking

Name: Garni, Geghard & Symphony Small-Group Day Trip with Lavash Baking
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4.9(285)6 hours - 7 hoursRussian, EnglishBook 2 hours aheadYerevan, Armenia

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Start at the scenic Arch of Charents, a panoramic viewpoint overlooking biblical Mount Ararat.

Continue to the 1st-century Garni Temple, the only surviving pagan temple in the Caucasus, dedicated to the sun god Mihr. Nearby, admire the breathtaking Symphony of Stones, dramatic basalt columns formed by volcanic forces over millennia.

Explore the UNESCO-listed Geghard Monastery, partly carved into the cliffs of the Upper Azat Valley.

Complete your experience with a traditional Lavash baking ceremony in a Tonir oven — Armenia’s iconic bread, recognized by UNESCO as intangible cultural heritage.

Included

Guide Service
WiFi on board
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Local sweet "Gata"
Lavash baking and tasting

Not included

Optional, 6€ - 14€ per person
Entrance ticket to Garni Temple
Entrance ticket to the "Symphony of Stones"

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What you'll do

Charent's Arch
Garni, Armenia
The first stop is near the Arch of Charents, which is named in honor of Armenian poet Eghishe Charents, who wrote the best poem, dedicated to Armenia, full of true love and pride. From this place opens a breathtaking view to Ararat, probably the most stunning view of the Biblical mountain.
15 min
Garni Temple
Marzpetuni St, Garni Historical and Cultural Museum, Garni, Armenia
The next stop is Garni Temple (77 A.D.) –it is the only standing heathen temple in the whole post-Soviet area. The temple gracefully stands on a high plateau overlooking the Azat river gorge. The surrounding area itself is incredibly beautiful. The greek-roman bath house with the mosaic, made out of 30,000 pieces of natural stones, as well as the ruins of the royal palace, will take you to 3rd century A.D. Not far from the temple of Garni (about 10 minutes’ walk), there is a cozy local restaurant with an amazing view of the temple, where you can relax and take part in master-class of tasting of freshly baked lavash – traditional Armenian flatbread.
45 minAdmission included
This majestic natural monument isn’t only a “must see” place in Armenia, but also “must have photos in” place
Please note* The guests will be able to visit the "Symphony of Stones" until the first snowfall.
30 minAdmission included
The Monastery of Geghard
Geghard Monastery Road, At the Entrance to the Azat Valley, Geghard, Armenia
The Monastery complex of Geghard is another historical site included to this tour. St. Geghard symbolizes the lance with which the Roman centurion pierced Jesus after crusifixion. Later the lance had been brought to Armenia and kept in Geghard Monastery for 5 centuries. The complex presents Armenia of 13th century, which is considered to be the Golden Age of the country’s architecture. However, the most astonishing part of this complex is its architectural solution churches drilled into the solid rock that were constructed in accordance to the rules of Armenian architecture. Geghard Monastery is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
45 min