Armenia · UNESCO Heritage Sites

4-Hour Garni and Geghard Tour with Mt Ararat Views

4 Hours Round trip from Garni 2215 Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit Garni Temple, the only standing temple in the post-Soviet area
  • 02 Admire the impressive Hellenistic architecture of Garni Temple
  • 03 Explore the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Geghard Monastery, partially carved into the mountain
  • 04 Take in fine views over the majestic Mt Ararat

Let this tour introduce you to the Pagan history of Armenia and the spread of Christianity in the country. Garni Temple is the only standing temple in the whole of the post-Soviet area, while the monastic complex of Geghard, translated into English as "Monastery of the Holy Lance", refers to the lance with which Longinus pierced Jesus. Along the way, admire fine views over the majestic Mt Ararat.

Partially carved out of the adjacent mountain, the Geghard Monastery is surrounded by cliffs.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Yerevan, Garni, Geghard
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Garni Temple and Geghard Monastery Tour

  • Pickup from your Yerevan hotel.

  • Visit the Temple of Garni and admire its impressive Hellenistic architecture.

  • Admire fine views over the majestic Mt Ararat.

  • Explore the UNESCO World Heritage-listed site of Geghard in the Kotayk province of Armenia. Partially carved out of the adjacent mountain, the Geghard Monastery is surrounded by cliffs.

  • Drop-off at your Yerevan hotel.

Garni Temple, Geghard Monastery, Mt Ararat views

Where this trip takes you

Garni Temple, Geghard Monastery, Mt Ararat views

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Garni 2215 3 cities · 4 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Comfortable vehicles with air conditioning (1-3 pax - sedan, 4-7 pax - minivan, 8-19 pax - minibus)

  • All entrance tickets included

  • Pick up and drop off at your hotel

  • Bottled water provided

  • Free Wi-Fi on board

  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours prior to the tour

What's Not Included

  • Air tickets

  • Accommodation

  • Lunch

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Yerevan, Armenia
Tour start
Garni 2215, Armenia
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 hours finish where they began, in Garni 2215.

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