Garni Tour: Visit the Pagan Temple, Geghard Monastery and Experience the Beauty of Azat Canyon
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Yerevan
Embark on a captivating Garni tour and explore the ancient Pagan Temple, Geghard Monastery, and the breathtaking beauty of Azat Canyon. Discover Armenia's rich history and marvel at the natural wonders along the way.
Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Garni Temple - Within this tour we will visit Garni, Geghard and the valley of Azat river, where there are many historical and natural monuments.

At first we will visit one of the famous monasteries of the 13th century, Geghardavank, then Garni village,

where there are many famous and not so famous monuments.

We will have a short hiking tour during which we will visit the famous Garni pagan temple and Symphony of stones as well. There will be a stop nera the Arch of Charents from where a breathtaking view opens to Mount Ararat.

  • The Monastery of Geghard - Geghard Monastery is a medieval monastery in the Kotayk province, being partially carved out of the adjacent mountain, surrounded by cliffs. The name commonly used for the monastery today, Geghard, or more fully Geghardavank, meaning \
What's Included
  • Snacks
  • Guide service
  • Transportation
What's Not Included
  • Entrance fee for Garni is 750 AMD for residents of RA and 1.500 AMD for foreigners.
Additional Information

Garni temple, one of the most famous historical and architectural monuments among tourists, is located in Kotayk province. It is the only structure preserved in Armenia from the pagan period, dedicated to the god Mihr.

Before reaching the temple, we will have a stop on the way to Charents Arch, from where a wonderful view of Mount Ararat opens.

Then we will visit Geghard Monastery (Ayrivank), where according to the legend, from the XIII century the spear with which Christ was pierced was kept here.

As a part of the tour, we will visit the Azat River gorge, where we will see the \

Location
Komitas State Conservatory of Yerevan
Sayat-Nova Avenue
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Ninagraced
Apr 13, 2024
Great experience - 2nd day tour was visiting Garni and Geghard. Our tour guide was Ms. Armeni (pardon the spelling) who gave insights about the place. She has angelic voice by the way when she demonstrated it in the church. She shares her knowledge about the place well. The tour was well organized and on time.
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Krishnaasarath
Apr 5, 2024
Well spent half a day from yeravan - A very good half day from Yeravan! The garni temple was the highlight, so beautiful overlooking the hills and embedded in such rich history. Couple with a lovely guide and company, it was perfect!
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T6516swcelias
Apr 4, 2024
Trip in Armenia - The trip was lovely. The tour guide provided a lot of interesting information. The places were very likeble. The weather was very pleasant. The monastery was my favourite. I will recommend it.
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Richard_b
Mar 30, 2024
Well organised perfect final day in Armenia - Great guides who were knowledgeable and genuinely passionate about the locations and their country. Locations were good and timings were generous.
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Maps826128
Mar 25, 2024
Garni tour - As they say , nature does not have a bad weather , we experienced during the tour all types of weather . Despite of snow, rain, cloud the tour was really great ! Our tour guide Gayane was informative and helpful answering our questions and guiding us. The places to see is amazing. Thank you to One way Tour and their team.
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Huirong_j
Mar 24, 2024
Our guide is quite... - Our guide is quite experienced and knowledgeable about all of the trip details. I really enjoy Lavaish baking experiences!
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203cyrillk
Mar 24, 2024
Very nice excursion - The excursion was very well organized. Top driver and guide. The symphony of stones is a marvel to admire.
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Huir0ngj
Mar 19, 2024
Awesome - I enjoyed the lavish basking where I could try baking the bread! Even though it was rainy, the tour guides made everything manageable!
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694sheetals
Mar 23, 2024
Garni temple trip with one way tour - The view was amazing, arat mountain nice view, Garni temple is unesco site. The guide is very informative, supporting. Thanks to one way group tour. Service, bus provide by one way is very good.
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Abhisitu
Mar 23, 2024
One way group tour Garni tample. - It was great trip for family with oneway guided group tour. Nice bus , English guide, team was cooperative. 6 hrs enough for this trip. Short and sweet trip in march but not green in this month.
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