Itinerary

1. Visit the Highlights of Armenia

   • Meet the tour guide, who will pick you up in Yerevan and visit the following places: 
     • The pagan Temple of Garni: It was built in the second half of the 1st century by King Trdat III. This is the only pagan temple preserved on the territory of Armenia. After the adoption of Christianity, it became the summer residence of Khosrovadukht, sister of King Trdat III. It was destroyed in 1679 by an earthquake. Parts, fragments of graceful columns and wall stones were spread around the temple. It is supposed that the temple was dedicated to Mithra, the God of the Sun.
     • Geghard Monastery: It is one of the greatest medieval architectural structures in Armenia. Geghard is completely hollowed out in a cave, it is also called a “cave monastery”. This monastery was founded in the 4th century AD. in the sacred spring, originating in the cave. The name of the monastery complex Geghard (spear) comes from the Langin’n spear, which pierced the body of Jesus Christ on the cross. At the moment, this spear is kept in the Museum of Etchmiadzin. The monastery complex Geghard is included in UNESCO World Heritage List.
     • Garni Canyon or Gorge: It is attractive for the wonderful natural rocks. The gorge is called "Symphony of Stones" or "Basalt Organ". The monument consists of huge paradoxically symmetric hexagon and pentagon basalt columns (nearly 50 meters high). These stones hanging against gravity resemble an organ, which explains why it is also referred to as “Basalt Organ Pipes”.
     • Charents' Arch: It is located near Yerevan, between the pagan Temple of Garni and the Geghard Christian Monastery complex in the village of Vokhchaberd. At first glance, the Arch seems to be the most ordinary and unremarkable, but coming closer, passing to the platform inside the arch and looking at the panorama, everything becomes clear that this is the best place to admire the great and sacred mountain of Ararat, to be in unity with it and enjoy the beautiful scenery.
   • Return to your stay.