Items | Garni Temple, Geghard Monastery, Azat reservoir | 1 day tour
Garni Temple, Geghard Monastery, Azat reservoir | 1 day tour
Garni
Important Information
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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During our tour you can see both ancient and modern Armenia, we will start the tour with ancient temples and end with the modern sights of Yerevan. Let's see the ancient pagan temple of the Sun God, from there you can see a unique natural phenomenon - a symphony of stones. After this, we will be on an excursion to the Geghard monastery, which is considered a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Part of its temple was built right in the rock, which makes it unique of its kind. After the excursion we will go to the natural museum - Azat reservoir, the unique relief and colors, as well as the unique view of Mount Ararat make this place very popular for photographers. In the evening we will return to Ye...
Highlights
7 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
7 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
professional guides
Alcoholic Beverages
Airport/Departure Tax
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Meeting Points
Departure
Pulpulak
The Marriott Hotel is located on Republic Square, Vazgen Sargsyan street.
Return
Garni Temple, Geghard Monastery, Azat reservoir | 1 day tour
Garni
About
During our tour you can see both ancient and modern Armenia, we will start the tour with ancient temples and end with the modern sights of Yerevan. Let's see the ancient pagan temple of the Sun God, from there you can see a unique natural phenomenon - a symphony of stones. After this, we will be on an excursion to the Geghard monastery, which is considered a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Part of its temple was built right in the rock, which makes it unique of its kind. After the excursion we will go to the natural museum - Azat reservoir, the unique relief and colors, as well as the unique view of Mount Ararat make this place very popular for photographers. In the evening we will return to Ye...
Highlights
7 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
7 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
professional guides
Alcoholic Beverages
Airport/Departure Tax
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Meeting Points
Departure
Pulpulak
The Marriott Hotel is located on Republic Square, Vazgen Sargsyan street.
Return
Itinerary
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Garni
The Garni Temple is the only standing Greco-Roman colonnaded building in Armenia. Built in the Ionic order, it is located in the village of Garni, in central Armenia, around 30 km east of Yerevan. The structure was probably built by king Tiridates I in the first century AD as a temple to the sun god Mihr.
30 minutes
2
The Monastery of Geghard
Geghard is a medieval monastery in the Kotayk province of Armenia, being partially carved out of the adjacent mountain, surrounded by cliffs. It is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site with enhanced protection status. While the main chapel was built in 1215, the monastery complex was founded in the 4th century by Gregory the Illuminator at the site of a sacred spring inside a cave.
35 minutes
3
Azat Reservoir
The Azat reservoir is located in a beautiful gorge, with the most stunning view of Mount Ararat. in recent years, this reservoir has become one of the most visited places where photographers, fishermen, travelers want to go.
40 minutes
4
Yerevan
Participants will see the sights of Yerevan, including the cascade complex with its exhibits, and will walk along the main streets of Yerevan including Republic Square.
