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Private Tour to Garni Geghard Symphony of Stones and Khor Virap

Location Yerevan, Armenia, Europe
$185.69
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Mount Ararat graces the Armenian landscape, its majestic silhouette providing a breathtaking backdrop for this private tour of the region's most iconic attractions. This journey promises to immerse you in the rich history and stunning natural beauty that Armenia has to offer.

  • 🏷️ Private Guided Tour: Enjoy a fully guided experience with a professional English-speaking guide, ensuring you uncover the fascinating stories behind each landmark.
  • 🚐 Comfortable Transportation: Travel in a comfortable vehicle, making your journey between sites as enjoyable as the destinations themselves.
  • 🏛️ Visit the Arch of Charents, where a stunning view of the Ararat valley awaits, framed perfectly by this architectural masterpiece.
  • 🏺 Explore the Garni Temple, the only pagan temple in Armenia, and learn about its intriguing history and the secrets it holds.
  • 🕍 Discover the Geghard Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, carved into the rock and steeped in centuries of tradition and spirituality.
  • 🌄 Marvel at the Symphony of Stones, a natural wonder featuring towering basalt columns that create a breathtaking landscape.
  • ⛪ Experience the serenity of Khor Virap Monastery, where panoramic views of the vast Ararat plain and the dormant volcano create a truly captivating atmosphere.
  • 🍷 Enjoy a stop in the picturesque countryside, dotted with vineyards and vibrant wildflowers, perfect for leisurely exploration and stunning photographs.
  • 🗺️ Benefit from included entrance tickets to all attractions, ensuring a seamless and enriching experience throughout your tour.
  • 💧 Stay refreshed with complimentary water provided during your journey, keeping you hydrated as you explore.

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With guide
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 7 hours

  • Comfortable vehicle, Professional guide service(if option selected),Entrance tickets, Water
  • Lunch

  • Charent's Arch
    During this tour we will visit the Arch of Yegishe Charents, Garni temple, the gorge Symphony of stones, Geghard monastery, Khor Virap monastery. The first stop is the Arch of Yegishe Charents. The monument "Arch of Charents" was created by architect Raphael Israelyan. It is like a picture frame, from where a mesmerizing view opens to the Ararat valley.
  • Garni Temple
    If you are searching for unforgettable memories and feeling, then let’s visit Garni temple together with us! The only pagan temple in Armenia will amaze you and you will fall in love with it, besides that our professional guides will tell you the most interesting secrets about the temple. The temple was dedicated to God Mihr, the Armenian pagan god of light and the Sun. An earthquake in 1679 completely destroyed the temple and strew the ruins across the site and into the gorge. It took the archaeologists more than 20 years to put the pieces together.
  • The Monastery of Geghard
    One of those interesting places to visit in Armenia is the Geghard Monastery. It gained popularity with travelers over the centuries and was not just a place for curious architects to visit. During this tour we will tell you why Geghard Monastery is one of the most fascinating monasteries in Armenia, so fascinating that it was included in the UNESCO World Heritage Site list. The name "Geghard'' means spear in Armenian. For centuries, the Geghard Monastery was the repository of the actual spear from which the monastery derived its name.
  • While traveling to Garni, it’s not possible to miss a chance to watch one of the masterpieces created by nature. Basalt columns rise like ancient pillars and mostly cover the opposite side of the gorge. The cliffs resembling organ pipes stand as silent performers in an ancient geological concert. The Garni temple is above the gorge creating together a unique blend of human and nature-made pieces of art. Why is it unique? The stones with their symmetrical shape look as if they had been made by men. Standing here next to this natural wonder one cannot but hear the whispers of ancient stones.
  • Khor Virap
    One of the most captivating aspects of visiting Khor Virap Monastery is its location. The monastery overlooks the vast Ararat plain, providing an awe-inspiring view of Mount Ararat. The snow-capped peak of this dormant volcano, often shrouded in mist, creates a mesmerizing backdrop for the monastery. The surrounding landscape is dotted with vineyards and rolling hills, creating a picturesque countryside setting. Visitors can take leisurely for panoramic views. During the springtime, vibrant wildflowers carpet the fields, infusing the area with colors that enhance its natural beauty.
  • Yerevan
    Trip from Yerevan to the Points of Interest and back, and a stop for meal and free time will fill the rest of the time

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Private Tour to Garni Geghard Symphony of Stones and Khor Virap

    Location Yerevan, Armenia, Europe
    $185.69
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 — You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 — We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 — Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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