Day trip։Garni, Geghard, Tsaghkadzor, Gata Baking Experience 1 Day trip։Garni, Geghard, Tsaghkadzor, Gata Baking

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ID: GYG383344-1749747
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Country: Armenia

Duration: 09:00 hours


Description

Discover Armenia’s must-see treasures on a journey from the ancient Garni Temple and the rock-carved Geghard Monastery to the charming winter resort of Tsaghkadzor.
Kecharis is a medieval Armenian monastic complex dating back to the 11th to 13th centuries, located 60 km from Yerevan, in the ski resort town of Tsaghkadzor in Armenia.
The sky ropeway lift is available for use to explore the town from the heights of the mountains.
Gata: is an Armenian pastry or sweet bread. There are many variations of gata: variety of shapes, sizes and may be decorated or left unadorned. During the masterclass you have the opportunity to participate in the process from preparing the dough to tasting the freshly baked goodness. Gata is once of the absolute must-try foods in Armenia packed with flavors of culture and traditions.
Next, the Pagan Temple of Garni - only standing Hellenistic pagan temple in the Caucasus Region, dating back to the first century AD - built as a temple to the sun god Mihr (Mithra). There is a well-preserved Roman bathhouse in the territory as well.
The Symphony of Stones is a stunning natural wonder, one of the most unique natural phenomenon in the world - created over millennia by volcanic activity and erosion.
Geghard Monastery or Ayrivank is an important architectural, historical and religious sight in Armenia. Most of the monastery is carved inside a rock combined with architecture of 4th to 10th centuries of Armenian Renaissance. Geghard Monastery is part of the UNESCO world Heritage sights together with the Upper Azat Valley.

Highlights

  • Winter Resort Tsaghkadzor
  • Gata Baking Experience
  • UNESCO listed site included
  • Learn about Armenia’s ancient winemaking history
  • Participate in a traditional lavash baking masterclass

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The tour might be in two languages at once (Russian/English)
In front of the Alexander Tamanyan Statue
INCLUDED
  • Guide Service
  • Entrance Tickets
  • Gata Baking Experience
  • Bottled water and local sweet
  • Comfortable vehicles with Wi-Fi
NOT INCLUDED
  • Lunch (optional, 6€ -14 € per person)
  • Ropeway ticket (optional, 7€ per person )

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.