Armenia Highlights: Charents Arch to Geghard

Immerse yourself in Armenia’s rich history and culture on a group tour. Visit the ancient Garni Temple and Geghard Monastery, and participate in a traditional Lavash bread baking and tasting master class.

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Charent’s Arch - The journey begins at the Arch of Charents, named in tribute to the esteemed Armenian poet Eghishe Charents, who penned a remarkable poem dedicated to Armenia, filled with genuine love and pride. From this vantage point, one can enjoy a breathtaking view of Mount Ararat, arguably the most magnificent view of this Biblical…
What's Included
  • Guide Service
  • On-board WiFi
  • Bottled water
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Snacks
  • Lavash baking and tasting
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Entrance ticket to Garni Temple
  • Entrance ticket to the “Symphony of Stones”
Additional Information

Begin your journey at the picturesque Arch of Charents, offering a stunning view of the biblical Mount Ararat.
Proceed to the Garni Temple, dating back to the 1st century, which is the only remaining pagan temple in the Caucasus, dedicated to the sun god Mihr. Nearby, marvel at the awe-inspiring Symphony of Stones, a striking formation of basalt columns…

Location
Alexander Tamanyan Statue
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Cascade complex, in front of the Al.Tamanyan statue
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Jose_c
Jun 2, 2026
Great value one day tour - Great day trip to hit a couple of interesting sites in Armenia. Good value. The tour guide was knowledgeable, helpful, and willing to answer all questions.
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Y3114nu_
May 29, 2026
Advice - Really enjoyed the tour with driver Arthur and guide Nectar. The places visited are incredibly beautiful, the trip is thoughtful to the minute, the guides are soulful, know many interesting facts, professionals with love of their business
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Mashadodo
May 29, 2026
Great day with Nektar - Had a fantastic day with NEKTAR. Great charming active guide full of love for Armenia and Hayes people. Got to know various different details about the city and places we've been to. Thank you and and keep on GREAT WORK! Masha from Mallorca
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Y9652vplisab
May 28, 2026
Superb visit. - Superb visit that truly deserves 5/5; nothing to complain about. We do not particularly like guided tours under normal circumstances, but this one was different from the others. First, there is the visit to the arch with a view of Mount Ararat, then the Garni temple, and we had enough time to visit it on our own and with the guide. Then, you visit the symphony of stones: a pleasant little walk along the very nice path. Then the lavash with the ladies who cook it and let us taste it, and at the same place, the guide suggests a cheap restaurant; we paid €14 for two, and there are 4 options, including one vegetarian. It was the birthday of one of the visitors, so we were treated to a cake for dessert! Finally, we went to see the monastery: magnificent! I absolutely recommend this visit as it is perfect for all ages and very dynamic. Thank you to Anastasia the guide who was truly lovely and very pleasant, always with a touch of humor. She also taught us to dance an Armenian dance. Everything was perfect 5/5!! (You might want to take a light jacket for the trip as it can be a bit cold at higher altitudes)
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Jocelyne_s
May 20, 2026
Amazing views and wonderful tour guide - The tour guide was super nice and really knows her stuff. The pacing of the tour was just right, it didn’t feel rushed
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Tanushao2019
May 18, 2026
We recommend it! Armenia is beautiful ♥️ - Hello there! That was the best tour ever! We had a guide, with a very beautiful name, Nectar ♡ She led the tour magnificently, interestingly, fun, while, informatively! She gave out sweet treats, joked, sang in the temple... the program was full. Wi fi and water in the keys on tour. Despite the rain, the mood is great. We weren't brought into stores, just history, culture and nature. The driver did a good job of gently driving us to facilities that didn't have an umbrella, handed us out. Not a bad restaurant for lunch with a beautiful view from the lunch window. Special thanks to the travel company for its understanding and attention
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Navigator35788587760
May 8, 2026
Garni & Geghard - I had a private tour of Garni, Geghard and lunch with Gayane & Arakel and it was very lovely! I strongly recommend
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Angeloss482
Apr 12, 2026
An absolutely amazing experience! Worth every moment - Absolutely amazing experience. Everything is so well organized and there is sufficient time to look at all monuments and places of attraction. Our guide, Gaya, was absolutely magnificent, incredibly kind and extremely knowledgeable. Definitely recommend!
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P_h
Apr 15, 2026
Good Outside Introduction - Not always easy to hear everything said inside the van. However, the guide, she was pleasant, informative, & you could converse with her during the day with ease. Driver was experienced, vehicle clean, water & cake provided. Lunch was optional & so excluded. Several options offered, & ordered ahead to the restaurant, located in a pleasant setting, + bread making demo. Lovely scenery, & interesting historical sites to visit. Not too keen, personally, on everyone being asked to introduce themselves to everyone else on the bus! The price for 6hrs was reasonable. More traditional Armenian lunch choices would have been preferred, to have added value & authenticity; but was nice enough, & included some of the earlier made bread to.
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Olga_v
May 8, 2026
Unfortunately, a guide named... - Unfortunately, a guide named Rubina did not reveal the full story of the places we visited. Everything she told me was memorized and told very on-duty. The guide did not organize the whole group well, did not wait for the whole group to gather in one place or another, but started telling when there might be a couple of people from the group around it, so even with the little information it gave, we missed a lot.
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