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Description
Explore the history of Armenia and know the country's hidden gems by visiting the Pagan Temple, Geghard Monastery, Echmiadzin Cathedral, Khor Virap, and Noravank Monastery.
Highlights
- Visit religious places, including Pagan Temple, Echmiadzin Mother Cathedral
- Explore Khor Virap and Geghard Monastery
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Day 1: Yerevan-Garni Pagan Temple-Geghard Monastery-Lake Sevan-Yerevan expand_more
Visit the Pagan Temple of Garni, the only one in Armenia. Gracing the hillside, the pagan temple was dedicated to the God of Sun, Mithra. It was built-in 77A. D. by the Armenian King Tiridates I.
Proceed to Geghard Monastery carved out of a huge monolithic rock. Geghard is an incredible ancient Armenian monastery. It is said that the Holy Lance that pierced the body of Christ was kept here.
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Day 2- Yerevan-Echmiadzin Mother Cathedral-Khor Virap-Noravank-Yerevan expand_more
Visit Echmiadzin Mother Cathedral, built when Armenia became the first officially Christian state in the world. It's the most luxurious Armenian Cathedral covered by stunning frescoes painted in the 18th century.
Explore Khor Virap where St. Gregory the Illuminator was imprisoned for 13 years by the King Tiridates III for preaching Christianity.
Head to Monastery of Noravank, an architectural gemstone nestled among brick-red cliffs, just above a deep gorge, with am English-speaking Armenian guide.
What's Included
Transportation in a very comfortable SUV (Isuzu Trooper)
English-speaking Armenian guide service and assistance
Airport transfer to and fro
Free Wi-Fi in the car
What's Excluded
Hotel (hotels starts from 20$ to 100$ per person)
Food (lunch will be approximately 10$ per person).
Entry tickets for monuments. (Garni is approx. 3$, Echmiatsin 4$)
Know before you go
Read up on the History of Armenia in brief.
Explore the history of Armenia and know the country's hidden secrets, visiting The Pagan Temple of Garni, Geghard Monastery, Echmiadzin Mother Cathedral, Khor Virap, Monastery of Noravank & a lot more!
Meeting Point
Yerevan, Armenia
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
| Persons | |
| 1 To 1 | USD 520 Per Person |
| 2 To 2 | USD 280 Per Person |
| 3 To 3 | USD 200 Per Person |
| 4 To 4 | USD 160 Per Person |
| 5 To 5 | USD 130 Per Person |
This is a private tour | |