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Garni, Geghard & Symphony Small-Group Day Trip with Lavash Baking
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Kentron
About
Start at the scenic Arch of Charents, a panoramic viewpoint overlooking biblical Mount Ararat.
Continue to the 1st-century Garni Temple, the only surviving pagan temple in the Caucasus, dedicated to the sun god Mihr. Nearby, admire the breathtaking Symphony of Stones, dramatic basalt columns formed by volcanic forces over millennia.
Explore the UNESCO-listed Geghard Monastery, partly carved into the cliffs of the Upper Azat Valley.
Complete your experience with a traditional Lavash baking ceremony in a Tonir oven — Armenia’s iconic bread, recognized by UNESCO as intangible cultural heritage.
Highlights
From 6 hours to 7 hours
Offered in Russian (Русский) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 6 hours to 7 hours
Offered in Russian (Русский) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Guide Service
WiFi on board
Bottled water
Entrance fee
Air-conditioned vehicle
Local sweet "Gata"
Lavash baking and tasting
Optional, 6€ - 14€ per person
Meeting Points
Departure
Alexander Tamanyan Statue
Cascade complex, in front of the Al.Tamanyan statue
Return
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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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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Garni, Geghard & Symphony Small-Group Day Trip with Lavash Baking
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About
Start at the scenic Arch of Charents, a panoramic viewpoint overlooking biblical Mount Ararat.
Continue to the 1st-century Garni Temple, the only surviving pagan temple in the Caucasus, dedicated to the sun god Mihr. Nearby, admire the breathtaking Symphony of Stones, dramatic basalt columns formed by volcanic forces over millennia.
Explore the UNESCO-listed Geghard Monastery, partly carved into the cliffs of the Upper Azat Valley.
Complete your experience with a traditional Lavash baking ceremony in a Tonir oven — Armenia’s iconic bread, recognized by UNESCO as intangible cultural heritage.
Highlights
From 6 hours to 7 hours
Offered in Russian (Русский) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 6 hours to 7 hours
Offered in Russian (Русский) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Guide Service
WiFi on board
Bottled water
Entrance fee
Air-conditioned vehicle
Local sweet "Gata"
Lavash baking and tasting
Optional, 6€ - 14€ per person
Meeting Points
Departure
Alexander Tamanyan Statue
Cascade complex, in front of the Al.Tamanyan statue
Return
Itinerary
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Charent's Arch
The first stop is near the Arch of Charents, which is named in honor of Armenian poet Eghishe Charents, who wrote the best poem, dedicated to Armenia, full of true love and pride. From this place opens a breathtaking view to Ararat, probably the most stunning view of the Biblical mountain.
15 minutes
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Garni Temple
The next stop is Garni Temple (77 A.D.) –it is the only standing heathen temple in the whole post-Soviet area. The temple gracefully stands on a high plateau overlooking the Azat river gorge. The surrounding area itself is incredibly beautiful. The greek-roman bath house with the mosaic, made out of 30,000 pieces of natural stones, as well as the ruins of the royal palace, will take you to 3rd century A.D.
Not far from the temple of Garni (about 10 minutes’ walk), there is a cozy local restaurant with an amazing view of the temple, where you can relax and take part in master-class of tasting of freshly baked lavash – traditional Armenian flatbread.
45 minutes
3
Symphony of Stones
This majestic natural monument isn’t only a “must see” place in Armenia, but also “must have photos in” place.
Please note*
The guests will be able to visit the "Symphony of Stones" until the first snowfall.
30 minutes
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The Monastery of Geghard
The Monastery complex of Geghard is another historical site included to this tour. St. Geghard symbolizes the lance with which the Roman centurion pierced Jesus after crusifixion. Later the lance had been brought to Armenia and kept in Geghard Monastery for 5 centuries. The complex presents Armenia of 13th century, which is considered to be the Golden Age of the country’s architecture. However, the most astonishing part of this complex is its architectural solution churches drilled into the solid rock that were constructed in accordance to the rules of Armenian architecture. Geghard Monastery is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.