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10-Day Tour To The Armenian Monasteries From Garni
  • Tour Category

    Group Tour

  • Tour Types

    History, Sightseeing, Walking

  • Duration

    10 Days

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    Armenian, English, Russian

Description

Take a trip around the most beautiful towns of Armenia- Goris, Sevan and Yerevan. Walk through the narrow lanes, see preserved monuments and ruins of the past, visit monasteries. Ride on the world's longest aerial tramway. Go to a local bakery in Aparan and end your tour after seeing Mount Aragat!

Highlights
  • Explore Garni Temple and Gegard Monastery
  • Visit Khor Virap Monastery and Noravank Monastery
  • Discover Goshavank Monastery
  • Day 1: Garni, Geghard & Havuts Tar expand_more
    • Drive to your hotel in Garni. 

    • Visit the Geghard spear monastery. 

    • See the Garni pagan temple 

    • Take a walking tour to Havuts Tar. 

  • Day 2: Khor Virap, Noravank,Tsakhats Kar & King Smbat Fortress expand_more
    • Drive to the Khor Virap Royal Prison. 

    • Spend time in Noravank Monastery and learn about the culture and religious lifestyle. 

    • Go on a walking tour to Tsakhats Kar Monastery and King Smbat fortress remnants. 

  • Day 3: Qarahunj to Tatev Hermitage expand_more
    • Visit Qarahunj ancient observatory (Armenian Stonehenge).

    • Ride to Tatev on the world's longest aerial tramway.

    • Visit Tatev Monastery.

    • Cross the Devil's bridge. 

    • Walk to Tatev hermitage. 

  • Day 4: Kndzoresk to Kechut expand_more
    • Begin the day by leaving for Kndzoresk cave town.

    • Cross the Shivering bridge.

    • Spend some time in the Jermuk spa city. 

    • Walk to the Kechut water reservoir.

  • Day 5: Selim Pass expand_more
    • Begin the day from Caravansaray.

    • Proceed towards Lake Sevan and enjoy the mesmerizing view. 

    • Visit the Sevanavank monastery.

    • Walk on the Akhtamar trail.

  • Day 6: Dilijan expand_more
    • Visit the Goshavank monastery. 

    • Walk from Gosh lake to Crystal lake.

  • Day 7: Ljevan Lastiver Waterfall expand_more
    • Walk to Lastiver waterfall. 

    • Visit Lastiver cave museum.

    • Walk around the caves in the afternoon.

  • Day 8: Haghpat, Sanahin & Kayan Fortress expand_more
    • A day visit to Haghpat and Sanahin, UNESCO's world heritage monasteries. 
    • Walk from Haghpat to Sanahin through Kayan fortress ruins. 
  • Day 9: Aparan to Aragat expand_more
    • Visit the Aparan bakery for some delicious local delicacies. 

    • Marvel at the Armenian Cross and Alphabet monuments.

    • Hike to the southern peak of Mount Aragats (4.000m). 

  • Day 10: Departure expand_more
    • Drive to the airport for departure. 

What's Included
  • English-speaking guide

  • Transfers

  • Guide fees

  • Car services

  • Entry fees

  • Breakfast

  • Lunch

What's Excluded
  • Yerevan "Ararat" brandy factory excursion

  • Areni wine tasting

Meeting Point

Garni, Armenia

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
The group size and price
1 To 7EUR 2400 Per Group

This is a group tour

Starting From

Fromss

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USD 2636 / group