Garni Temple & Geghard Monastery Tour: Exploration of Armenia's UNESCO Heritage Sites
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Yerevan

On this tour you will visit the must see attractions in Armenia, Garni temple the only Pagan temple in the former USSR where the Royal summer house of the Armenian kings was built 77 A.D. Also, you will explore one of the most beautiful rock-cut monasteries in the world - Geghard Monastery which is a UNESCO heritage site.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Yerevan - Depart from the hotel and head towards Kotayk region, approximately a 1-hour drive to Garni Village.
  • Garni Temple - Explore Garni Pagan Temple, the sole Hellenistic Temple in the Caucasus and the former USSR. This temple, dedicated to the Sun God Mithra, was constructed in 77 A.D. by Armenian King Tiridates I and is perched on a hillside.
  • Garni Gorge - Discover the breathtaking Garni Gorge (Symphony of Stones) with its impressive basalt rock formations resembling honeycombs or pencils, extending for a kilometer along the river.
  • The Monastery of Geghard - Visit Geghard Monastery (UNESCO), renowned as the most beautiful rock-cut medieval monastery globally, featuring a captivating natural setting and intricate decorative art carved into solid rock. It is the only location in Armenia where you can find numerous exquisite lace-type cross-stones carved into the rocks.
  • Yerevan - Return to Yerevan.
What's Included
  • Local Taxes Included
  • Complimentary Bottled Water
  • Expert English-Speaking Guide
  • Parking Fees Covered
  • Private, Comfortable Transportation
  • Onboard Wi-Fi Access
  • Air-Conditioned Vehicles
What's Not Included
  • Meals
  • Entrance Free to Garni Temple - About 3 USD per person
Location
Yerevan
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Sheena
Apr 13, 2024
The best man for the job - I can’t emphasize enough how good a guide and person Nour is. We were 2 ladies wanting to see and experience Armenia, Nour delivered over and beyond. He has so much knowledge of the country’s history there was never a dull moment with him, he is so passionate about his work. He also arranged local cheese and wine tasting with local families giving us a taste of Armenian hospitality and always thinking about his clients needs, so professional, punctual and an excellent driver. Armenia is beautiful and so rich in history but I think we enjoyed it more coz of Nour, we had a wonderful time and would recommend him 100%.
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C6504dmdanielr
Jan 23, 2024
Great experience! - We had a great time. Nour, the guide, is extremely knowledgeable about locations and the local history.
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Diamondk2024
Jan 2, 2024
The best memory in my life - Nour is the best travel guide and host. He responded very quick and let us know a lot of information of Armenia travel. Sometimes, he brought a drone to record our videos. The view was amazing and unforgetable moments in my life. I will definetly come again and ask him tour guides again in the summer time. Thank you from South Korea. We enjoyed 10 days in Armenia , Yerevan. 누르씨는 정말 친절합니다. 우선 제가 영어를 잘 못하는데 남편이 통역해 줄 수 있도록 중간중간 배려를 해주셨구요! 또, 쉬운 영어로 영어를 잘 못하는 저도 가끔 이해가 되었습니다. 또 에어비앤비로 묵게된 집도 정말 쾌적합니다. 예약하기 전 모든 후기에 ‘베스트!!’라는 단어들이 있어서 믿고 예약했는데 진짜 좋았습니다!!! 아주 쾌적했어요! 없는게 없었습니다. 또 저의 예레반 여행은 누르씨의 가이드를 받기 전후로 나뉩니다. 누르씨의 디테일한 가이드로 하루를 알차게 보낼 수 있었습니다!!! 여름에 다시 오게되면 누르씨의 가이드를 또 받고 싶습니다! 그때는 영어 스피킹 및 아르메니아어를 꼭 공부해서 올게요! 누르씨!!!! 슈노라 깔루툰!!!!!!(땡큐!!!)
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Katarína
Apr 22, 2022
Thank you for unforgettable experience in Armenia! - We had a family trip with Nour as a guide. We couldnt choose better! He knows probably everything about Armenia and he can say it in very interesting way. Right now I know more about Armenia than about my own country :). He is very proffesional and polite but still friendly and cheerful. He made for us unplanned stops if we wanted to take photos in apricot garden, or just to see beautifull view. He told us history and interesting facts about places which we visited. Visit with his talking gives another dimension for travelling. It is not just about seeing nice church. His english is excellent. Our mother doesnt speak english, so we had to translate. He calmly waited for our translation and just than countinued. Nour also recommended us restaurant with great food and local specialties. We really enjoyed it. I wish we found local Nour in each country which we visited! Highly recommeded!
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Gautam
Mar 20, 2022
Excellent four day trip to Armenia - We did a four day Armenia tour with Nour. He was an excellent guide and communicator. He was extremely knowledgeable, warm and sensitive to our needs. His recommendations were good, especially for our need for vegetarian food options. Nour was very punctual and reliable and made sure we got enough time at each of the locations.
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Farnaout
Mar 13, 2022
Peaceful Armenia - Nour is a great guide and super friendly and helpful. He took care of all the details and guided us in a very professional and interesting way. My wife and I enjoyed our experience and we highly recommend it to others!
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Hadingu
Dec 11, 2021
Beyond excellent tour services - This is a very informative and interactive tour ever. Mr. Nour and Miss Maria are superb when it comes to history, culture, food and tourist spot in Armenia. We did tour today and my favorite is the winery. You will never feel bored during the whole trip. Highly recommended!
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