Armenia · UNESCO Heritage Sites

6-Hour Garni and Geghard Tour from Yerevan with Stone Symphony

6 Hours Round trip from Yerevan Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit Charents Arch for breathtaking views of Mount Ararat and poetic inscriptions
02 Explore Garni Temple, a unique blend of Greco-Roman and Armenian architecture
03 Discover Geghard Monastery, a 13th-century masterpiece carved into rock
04 Marvel at the natural wonder of the Symphony of Stones and its columnar basalt formations

Embark on a 6-hour cultural tour from Yerevan to discover Armenia's historical gems. Visit the Arch of Charents for breathtaking views of Mount Ararat, explore the ancient Garni Temple, marvel at the natural rock formations of the Stone Symphony, and experience the spiritual Geghard Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Stop at Charents Arch for 15 minutes and enjoy panoramic views of Mount Ararat on clear days.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Yerevan, Garni, Geghard

Languages English, Russian

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Yerevan to Garni, Stone Symphony and Geghard

Depart from Yerevan at 9:00 AM.

Stop at Charents Arch for 15 minutes and enjoy panoramic views of Mount Ararat on clear days. The arch is dedicated to the Armenian poet Yeghishe Charents and features a poetic inscription.

Continue to Garni Temple and visit the 1st-century AD pagan temple built in Greco-Roman style. You will also explore the ruins of the royal summer palace and bathhouse.

Next, visit the Stone Symphony in Garni Gorge, also known as the Basalt Organ. Spend 25 minutes admiring this natural rock formation of columnar basalt, known as the