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Private Tour to Garni Temple, Geghard: A Day of Cultural Discoveries in Eastern Armenia
Garni
Discover two cultural highlights of eastern Armenia during this day trip from Yerevan, with a guide to explain each feature. Tour Garni, a Greco-Roman pagan temple, then visit the UNESCO-listed medieval monastery of Geghard.
Discover two cultural highlights of eastern Armenia during this day trip from Yerevan, with a guide to explain each feature. Tour Garni, a Greco-Roman pagan temple, then visit the UNESCO-listed medieval monastery of Geghard.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Garni Temple - Garni temple which towers over a triangular cape, is the unique survived example of heathen culture in Armenia. It is a blend of Greco-Roman and Armenian styles. King Trdat the First ordered building the temple in the first century A.D. and dedicated it to the God of Sun. After adopting Christianity in 301 the pagan temple lost its…
- Garni Temple - Garni temple which towers over a triangular cape, is the unique survived example of heathen culture in Armenia. It is a blend of Greco-Roman and Armenian styles. King Trdat the First ordered building the temple in the first century A.D. and dedicated it to the God of Sun. After adopting Christianity in 301 the pagan temple lost its significance and the fortress of Garni became the summer residence of the kings. Nowadays the ruins of the royal palace and the bathroom with a stunning mosaic work can be found near the temple.
- The Monastery of Geghard - Geghard monastery is the unsurpassable masterpiece of the 13th century Armenian architecture. Some of the churches of the complex are masterfully hewn in a huge rock. From the outset the complex was called Ayrivank (cave monastery), later it was renamed Geghard (lance), as the lance used by the roman soldier to sting Jesus Christ’s side, was kept in this monastery for many centuries. Due to its construction Geghardavank serves the best place for singing spiritual songs. The complex is rich in subtle sculptural embellishments and many striking khachkars (cross-stones).
What's Included
- Private transportation
- On-board WiFi
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Private transportation
- On-board WiFi
- In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Entrance ticket to Garni Temple
- Lunch
- Entrance ticket to Garni Temple
Location
Garni Temple
Geghard Monastery Road H3,
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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