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Armenia Tour: Explore Garni and Geghard
4.9
957 Ratings
Yerevan
Join the group to explore most amazing attractions of Armenia! First up visit Garni, the only pagan temple which exists in Armenia. See the ‘Lavash’ (Armenian bread) baking is one of the most beautiful and common Armenian national traditions before moving onto Geghard monastery, a complex which is carved in a cave.
Join the group to explore most amazing attractions of Armenia! First up visit Garni, the only pagan temple which exists in Armenia. See the ‘Lavash’ (Armenian bread) baking is one of the most beautiful and common Armenian national traditions before moving onto Geghard monastery, a complex which is carved in a cave.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Hyur Service - the journey’s start and finish
- Charent’s Arch - a scenic viewpoint
- Garni Temple - The Garni Temple, majestically perched on a triangular cape, stands as a unique remnant of Armenia’s pagan heritage. It beautifully combines Greco-Roman and Armenian architectural styles. Commissioned by King Trdat The First in the first…
- Hyur Service - the journey’s start and finish
- Charent’s Arch - a scenic viewpoint
- Garni Temple - The Garni Temple, majestically perched on a triangular cape, stands as a unique remnant of Armenia’s pagan heritage. It beautifully combines Greco-Roman and Armenian architectural styles. Commissioned by King Trdat The First in the first century AD, it was dedicated to the Sun God. Following the adoption of Christianity in 301, the temple’s significance waned, and the Garni fortress became the summer residence for kings. Today, visitors can explore the ruins of the royal palace and a bathhouse featuring a stunning mosaic near the temple. Guests can also participate in a Lavash baking experience nearby.
- Symphony of Stones - In the Garni canyon, visitors can marvel at breathtaking geological formations, characterized by columnar basalts formed from lava flows. These basalt masses are segmented into polyhedral columns, earning the name “Basaltic Organ” due to their regular shapes.
- The Monastery of Geghard - The Geghard Monastery is an unparalleled masterpiece of 13th-century Armenian architecture. Some of the complex’s churches are intricately carved into a massive rock. Initially known as Ayrivank (cave monastery), it was later renamed Geghard (lance) because the lance used by a Roman soldier to pierce Jesus Christ’s side was preserved here for many centuries. Geghardavank is renowned for its acoustics, making it an ideal venue for spiritual songs. The complex is adorned with intricate sculptural details and numerous impressive khachkars (cross-stones). This site is recognized on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List.
What's Included
- Symphony of stones visit (March 1 - November 15)
- Air-conditioned vehicles
- Vehicle & passengers insurance
- Professional guide (English & Russian)
- WiFi in vehicles
- Bottled water & pastries
- Master class & tasting
- Admission tickets
- Symphony of stones visit (March 1 - November 15)
- Air-conditioned vehicles
- Vehicle & passengers insurance
- Professional guide (English & Russian)
- WiFi in vehicles
- Bottled water & pastries
- Master class & tasting
- Admission tickets
What's Not Included
- Lunch stop
- Hotel pick-up & drop-off
- Lunch stop
- Hotel pick-up & drop-off
Additional Information
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- The duration is approximate
- Seats will not be known in advance
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- The duration is approximate
- Seats will not be known in advance
Location
Hyur Service (Head Office)
Nalbandyan poxoc
on the left hand, little bit down from Nalbandyan and Tumanyan corner
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.
Customer Ratings
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(957 Ratings)
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Altheachan
Jul 2, 2025
Great value for money - A very profesdional and well organized company. I enjoy their tous veymuch. And thank Lilit for her help to explain the tours and enroll for me. Thank you!
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844arminev
Jun 28, 2025
trip back to the future - It was wonderful trip with a Manya and Samvel, the group was from many countries but they were very kind and friendly, specially when we baked with wonderful baker Lusine the tastiest lavash in the world and started doing Armenian rolls brduch with chees and greens, and of course wonderful to see again and again Armenian historical places with a very sensitive but the same way very strong and authentic architectural buildings
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Natanat_13
Jun 23, 2025
Amazing guide - Very interesting and beautiful route, in 6 hours get an idea of natural, cultural, historical and culinary uniqueness. An absolutely amazing guide, Manya Gevorgyan - she not only reports the facts (although her knowledge is encyclopedic), but also opens the way to the Armenian soul - with great care, love and pride, but also with subtle self-ironicity. And she sings angelically!
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Melissaw250
Jun 23, 2025
Excellent tour of Armenian historical sites - Our tour guide, Anna, was superb, and our driver, Levon, made our trip as comfortable as possible for us. We greatly enjoyed our visit to Garni and Geghard, and our lunch stop was complete with a panoramic view, good food, and a glimpse of lavash baking. Highly recommend this tour group!
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Lurlar
Jun 21, 2025
Visitaiy recommended if you come to Yerevan - Very interesting excursion and guide Very professional mania, with a lot of experience and great knowledge of the history and culture of Armenia
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Tlaorangeville
Jun 18, 2025
A perfect short tour from Yerevan - Our tour guide Guyane and driver Karen were excellent. Guyana was lovely, informative and interesting. Karen was a safe and careful driver.
It is definitely worth taking this short (er) day tour. Garni Temple is rare, the lavash baking demonstration is interesting (and yummy and we got to sample, the Symphony of Stones is unique and beautiful and the Geghard Monastery is stunning (as are its surrounds).
The Tour is well organized and timing is perfect…not too long or little time at each location.
This is a professional tour company and I highly recommend it!
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857ezequiell
Jun 16, 2025
Great tour, professional and affordable service - Very professional company, we visited a few places, guide and driver were very nice.
Keep in mind that all the places are super crowded so hard to enjoy them fully.
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Jenniferlc4023hi
Jun 15, 2025
knowledgeable tour guide Karen - I'm so happy I went on this tour because our tour guide Karen was exceptional. Driver Arturn (?) was professional. The tour started out in the bus with Karen reciting a poem he wrote about armenia. When we got to Geghard monastery, and we went inside to the room with the hole in the ceiling, Karen sung a beautiful hymn. The personal touches like this made this trip exceptional. When we got to Garni, it was very crowded with tourists. They were sitting all over the front steps. I was wondering how I would get a good picture of myself there. And Karen suggested I stand on the corner pillar above the steps. And he took his excellent iPhone to take pictures of me and he sent them to me. He didn't have to do that. His knowledge of the places we went to was just really really good. I stuck close to him because I wanted to hear everything he had to say. The symphony of stones was also a symphony of birds because there were birds flying in and out of the holes in the stones and making beautiful bird song. It was just magic!!! These are UNESCO world heritage sites. Thank you Armenia and thank you Hyur tours!!!
I tried to upload the 21 second video of Karen singing but it wouldn't upload. Take my word for it it was amazing. He has a great voice.
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Andychunyin_w
Jun 28, 2025
Worthy expedition - -With Knowledgeable and kind tour guide and comfortable transport, this day tour provides good coverage of landmarks in the region. But the explore time may be slightly shorter than expected.
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Tracy_n
Jun 14, 2025
Multiple sites with respected tour operator - Well constructed for 6 hour tour. Mini bus and driver Ashot excellent - clean, well stocked with chilled bottled water and AC on.
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