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Armenia Tour: Explore Khor Virap & Geghard
4.9
25 Ratings
Yerevan
Join a guided journey across Armenia starting from Yerevan, exploring the historic Khor Virap Monastery, the picturesque Azat Reservoir, the ancient Temple of Garni, and the remarkable Geghard Monastery. Be sure to experience the natural marvel of the Symphony of Stones.
Join a guided journey across Armenia starting from Yerevan, exploring the historic Khor Virap Monastery, the picturesque Azat Reservoir, the ancient Temple of Garni, and the remarkable Geghard Monastery. Be sure to experience the natural marvel of the Symphony of Stones.
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Khor Virap - Begin the journey with a visit to the Khor Virap Monastery, nestled at the base of the magnificent Mount Ararat. This is where Saint Gregory the Illuminator was held captive before introducing Christianity to Armenia, making it the first nation to embrace Christianity as its state religion.
- Azat Reservoir - Enjoy the tranquil and…
- Khor Virap - Begin the journey with a visit to the Khor Virap Monastery, nestled at the base of the magnificent Mount Ararat. This is where Saint Gregory the Illuminator was held captive before introducing Christianity to Armenia, making it the first nation to embrace Christianity as its state religion.
- Azat Reservoir - Enjoy the tranquil and picturesque surroundings of the Azat Reservoir, perfect for capturing stunning photographs.
- Garni Temple - The Garni Temple, dating back to 77 A.D., is the sole surviving pagan temple in the entire post-Soviet region. It stands elegantly on a high plateau overlooking the Azat River Gorge. The Greek-Roman bathhouse with its mosaic, composed of 30,000 pieces of natural stones, along with the remnants of the royal palace, transports visitors to the 3rd century A.D.
- Symphony of Stones - The Symphony of Stones is a breathtaking natural marvel, featuring towering, column-like volcanic rock formations that create a stunning landscape.
- The Monastery of Geghard - The Geghard Monastery complex is another historical site on this tour. St. Geghard represents the lance used by the Roman centurion to pierce Jesus after the crucifixion. This lance was later brought to Armenia and preserved in the Geghard Monastery for five centuries. The complex showcases 13th-century Armenia, considered the Golden Age of the country’s architecture. The most remarkable aspect of this complex is its architectural design, with churches carved into solid rock, constructed according to Armenian architectural principles.
- Charent’s Arch - Charents Arch is situated on the road to Garni (and ultimately the Geghard Monastery) and serves as a fantastic spot to view Mt. Ararat and its valley. On a clear day, it offers a truly spectacular view. There is ample space for several cars to park, making it suitable for a picnic or rest. The Arch provides enough shelter that, even on a rainy day, a group can still enjoy the surroundings without getting too wet.
What's Included
- Entry tickets
- Comfortable vehicles with Wi-Fi
- Lavash baking masterclass
- Guide service
- Bottled water and local sweet ‘Gata’
- Entry tickets
- Comfortable vehicles with Wi-Fi
- Lavash baking masterclass
- Guide service
- Bottled water and local sweet ‘Gata’
What's Not Included
- Lunch (€6 - €14 per person)
- Lunch (€6 - €14 per person)
Location
Alexander Tamanyan Statue
Moskovyan pokhoc
"Yerani Travel"office located in Yerevan city center ,next to the Cascade complex
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(25 Ratings)
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Yeonjua2020
Jan 27, 2020
Highly recommendable tour - The tour was interesting, inspiring and informative. Lunch was delicious. Special thanks to the guide.
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546yaninat
Dec 31, 2019
Amazing landscape, even in winter. - Booking this excursion was easy and we did it the night before. We were in doubt about the pick up, but they called us early in the morning to confirm they were sending the driver to our hotel.
The minivan is comfortable and we had wifi during all of the trip. The guide was very kind and patience, and spoke both russian and english for all explanations.
The only thing I would have liked is for the lunch break to be longer, and maybe have the guide staying with us to explain details about the menu and even creating some interaction between the passengers. Food was amazing and abundant, but we managed to try everything too fast.
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Lee
Oct 15, 2019
Incredible Atmosphere - I'd like to personally thank Sasha the tour guide who really did join in all the fun and made the day 10/10! I've done a lot of traveling & been on many tours but this has been one of the best. We had a great crowd and ended up pretty much partying all the way back! Made my holiday!
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Isra
Sep 12, 2019
Beautiful Georgia - The trip was very interesting, with some highlights of the country. Other, like the stop in a river with allegedly "two different colors of water" don't deserve the stop.
The guide was very nice to us. Also the driver, even if I wish he had been more carefully, lots of people drive like crazy in Georgia :)
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91151
Aug 28, 2019
Armenia Sevan tour day - The full day tour of Sevan lake was very pleasant. Very entertaining and informative and lots of activities throughout the day.
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1988vahana
Aug 19, 2019
Vahan Asrabian (Mr.) - It is already the second year that we have booked and accomplished our transfers and most sightseeing tours in Armenia with "Yerani Travel".
They are absolutely the best - attentive, caring, very considerate and punctual, focused on assuring the guest's comfort, add to it that tour prices are very reasonable.
I would especially like to mention Ms. Diana Grigoryan, who performs her organizational tasks with absolute perfection.
Strongly recommended.
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Dana
Jul 7, 2019
Day tour Lake Sevan etc - The 12 hour day tour was amazing with Yerani tour guide Diana M. She was very patient and enthusiastic in explaining the history not just in English, but in Russian, too. The lunch was delicious at an adorable rustic place facing a mountain and the drive beautiful. Our bus driver was very competent and safe. The price was so reasonable for such a long tour. A trip to Armenia is not complete without at least a few of these day tours outside the city. I highly recommend Yerani Travel.
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Ying
Jun 7, 2019
Excellent - We had a really good time joining the group tour on 26th May as the size of the group is just nice about 14 people. Pick up and drop off location is easy to find. The van is well air-conditioned and has superb wifi on-the-go with free flow of mineral water. Our guide was very cheerful, friendly and paid adequate attention to 3 of us even though we are the only English-speaking tourists in the group. What we loved about Yerani Travel was the punctuality of the itinerary flow and professional tour guides that showed enthusiasm and broad knowledge of the country's history, demographics and geopolitical situations. Their English was good and easy to understand. Overall, highly recommended and keep up the good job !
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Krithika
Aug 8, 2019
Well planned tour - The tour overall was very good. The guide Wahak was very friendly ,the bus driver Marat was very efficient and safe . The places covered and time given were appropriate. The traditional lunch is a difficult one for vegetarians. Since there are no stops before lunch where one can grab quick bites it's better to stock some in your backpack. it's a value for money tour.
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