Day Trip to Garni & Geghard

Uncover Armenia's rich history on this excursion from Yerevan, exploring the Garni Temple and Geghard Monastery.

Tour Details

We will meet at 96 Nalbandyan Street, Yerevan, to start our journey. First, we will visit Garni, located 30 kilometers (19 miles) from Yerevan. We will take a short break at Charents Arch for views of the Ararat Valley and Mount Masis.

At the Garni Temple, you will experience a guided tour for one hour, exploring the ruins of the royal palace and the baths with a preserved mosaic. If visiting between March 1 and November 15, we will stop at the Symphony of Stones, featuring basalt columns resembling a natural cathedral.

A lavash-making workshop will introduce you to ancient bread-baking techniques, followed by tasting your freshly baked lavash with cheese and fresh herbs.

Next, we will visit the Geghard Monastery, a 13th-century complex and UNESCO World Heritage Site, for a one-hour guided tour of its rock-cut churches.

We will return to Yerevan after five to six hours of discoveries.

Itinerary Adjustments

From November 16 to February 28, the Symphony of Stones will not be included due to winter road conditions.