Garni Temple, Geghard Monastery & Symphony of Stones Small-Group Day Trip with Lavash Baking
by Yerani Travel LLC
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€46Overview
This small-group cultural day trip lasts about 6 to 7 hours and begins at Charents Arch, a viewpoint offering wide views of Mount Ararat. The tour continues to Garni Temple, built in 77 A.D., the only remaining pagan temple in the Caucasus, located on a high plateau above the Azat River gorge. Near Garni, visitors can join a traditional Lavash bread baking and tasting session using a Tonir oven. Next, the group visits the Symphony of Stones, a natural formation of basalt columns shaped by volcanic activity. The tour ends at Geghard Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage site partly carved into cliffs, representing 13th-century Armenian architecture. The guide service, entrance fees, bottled water, snacks, on-board WiFi, air conditioning, and the Lavash baking experience are included. Lunch is not provided.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Charent's Arch
The tour starts near Charents Arch, named after Armenian poet Eghishe Charents. This spot provides a wide view of Mount Ararat, known as the Biblical mountain.
15 min
Garni Temple
Next is Garni Temple, built in 77 A.D. It is the only surviving pagan temple in the Caucasus region, located on a plateau above the Azat River gorge. Nearby are the ruins of a royal palace and a 3rd-century Greek-Roman bathhouse with a mosaic made of 30,000 natural stones. About 10 minutes’ walk from the temple is a local restaurant where guests can rest and take part in a Lavash bread baking class.
45 min
Symphony of Stones
Visitors then see the Symphony of Stones, a natural monument of basalt columns formed by volcanic activity. This location is popular for photography and is accessible until the first snowfall.
30 min
The Monastery of Geghard
The final stop is Geghard Monastery, a 13th-century complex partly carved into rock cliffs. The site, named after the lance used to pierce Jesus, which was kept here for five centuries, is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site and is a prime example of Armenian medieval architecture.
45 min
Meeting point
Cascade complex, in front of the Al.Tamanyan statue
End point
Cascade complex, in front of the Al.Tamanyan statue
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Garni Temple, Geghard Monastery & Symphony of Stones Small-Group Day Trip with Lavash Baking
by Yerani Travel LLC
Choose from 3 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€46Overview
This small-group cultural day trip lasts about 6 to 7 hours and begins at Charents Arch, a viewpoint offering wide views of Mount Ararat. The tour continues to Garni Temple, built in 77 A.D., the only remaining pagan temple in the Caucasus, located on a high plateau above the Azat River gorge. Near Garni, visitors can join a traditional Lavash bread baking and tasting session using a Tonir oven. Next, the group visits the Symphony of Stones, a natural formation of basalt columns shaped by volcanic activity. The tour ends at Geghard Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage site partly carved into cliffs, representing 13th-century Armenian architecture. The guide service, entrance fees, bottled water, snacks, on-board WiFi, air conditioning, and the Lavash baking experience are included. Lunch is not provided.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Charent's Arch
The tour starts near Charents Arch, named after Armenian poet Eghishe Charents. This spot provides a wide view of Mount Ararat, known as the Biblical mountain.
15 min
Garni Temple
Next is Garni Temple, built in 77 A.D. It is the only surviving pagan temple in the Caucasus region, located on a plateau above the Azat River gorge. Nearby are the ruins of a royal palace and a 3rd-century Greek-Roman bathhouse with a mosaic made of 30,000 natural stones. About 10 minutes’ walk from the temple is a local restaurant where guests can rest and take part in a Lavash bread baking class.
45 min
Symphony of Stones
Visitors then see the Symphony of Stones, a natural monument of basalt columns formed by volcanic activity. This location is popular for photography and is accessible until the first snowfall.
30 min
The Monastery of Geghard
The final stop is Geghard Monastery, a 13th-century complex partly carved into rock cliffs. The site, named after the lance used to pierce Jesus, which was kept here for five centuries, is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site and is a prime example of Armenian medieval architecture.
45 min
Meeting point
Cascade complex, in front of the Al.Tamanyan statue
End point
Cascade complex, in front of the Al.Tamanyan statue
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.