Khor Virap, Geghard & Garni Day Trip
ID: GYG1455730-2223645
Category:
Country: Armenia
Duration:
09:00 hours
Description
Discover Armenia's iconic landmarks on a day trip from Yerevan. Visit Khor Virap, Geghard Monastery, and Garni Temple, and see the Symphony of Stones and Azat Reservoir.
Begin your day facing Armenia’s most sacred vista. Visit Khor Virap, a historic monastery set against the dramatic backdrop of biblical Mount Ararat. Step back in time as you learn about the origins of Armenia’s Christian identity and take in the panoramic views across the Ararat plain.
Drive past the tranquil Azat Reservoir, a scenic mountain lake surrounded by rugged, canyon landscape. Explore Geghard Monastery, an extraordinary UNESCO World Heritage site carved directly into the rocky cliffside. Wander through its historic stone halls, hear the acoustics, and discover its medieval cells and sacred springs.
Visit Garni Temple, the only surviving Greco-Roman pagan temple in Armenia. Afterward, descend into the gorge to marvel at the Symphony of Stones—a natural geological phenomenon featuring vast 50-meter walls of hexagonal and pentagonal basalt columns that resemble a giant pipe organ.
Highlights
- Visit Khor Virap Monastery and admire views of Mount Ararat
- Explore the UNESCO-listed Geghard Monastery, carved into a cliffside
- See the only surviving pagan temple in Armenia at Garni
- Marvel at the Symphony of Stones, a natural geological phenomenon
- Enjoy the views in Azat Reservoir
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable shoes for walking
Bring a camera for photos
Check weather conditions before departure
INCLUDED
- Driver and guide
- Car (with gasoline or electricity bills covered)
- In-car services (bottled water and Wifi)
NOT INCLUDED
- Lunch: 17 USD per person
- Entry tickets: 5USD per person
- Personal expences
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
