Group Tour: Khor Virap, Garni Temple, Geghard Monastery, Lavash Baking
by Hyur Service
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This full-day group bus tour lasts about 8 to 9 hours and covers several key historical and cultural sites near Yerevan. The first stop is Khor Virap monastery, located at the closest point in Armenia to Mount Ararat, where Christianity was established in Armenia in 301 AD. Visitors spend around an hour here, learning about Saint Gregory the Illuminator and enjoying views of Mount Ararat. Next, the tour pauses briefly at a viewpoint overlooking Azat Reservoir for photos and to appreciate the surrounding nature. Then the group visits Garni Temple for about an hour, the only pagan temple remaining in Armenia, built in the 1st century AD in a mix of Greco-Roman and Armenian styles. Nearby are the ruins of the royal palace and a bathhouse with a mosaic floor. The tour includes a 30-minute lavash baking demonstration and hands-on master class. Participants observe traditional breadmaking in a tonir oven, taste freshly baked lavash with local cheese and greens, and learn about the bread’s cultural significance recognized by UNESCO. Finally, the group spends about an hour at Geghard Monastery, a 13th-century complex partly carved into rock, known for its detailed stone carvings and khachkars. The monastery was originally called Ayrivank and later renamed Geghard after the lance kept there, said to have pierced Christ’s side. The site is also on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List. The tour uses an air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi, includes a professional English-Russian guide, bottled water, pastries, and admission tickets. Lunch and hotel transfers are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Hyur Service
The starting and ending point for the tour.
15 min
Khor Virap
Khor Virap monastery is Armenia’s most famous pilgrimage site linked to the adoption of Christianity in 301 AD. Saint Gregory the Illuminator was imprisoned in a dungeon beneath the church before converting King Trdat III. The current church was built in the 17th century. From here visitors can see Mount Ararat.
60 min
Azat Reservoir
A short stop to admire the view and take photographs of the reservoir and surrounding natural landscape.
20 min
Lavash Baking Master Class
A 30-minute session demonstrating the traditional Armenian method of baking lavash bread in a tonir oven. Visitors watch the process, learn about the cultural importance recognized by UNESCO, and taste lavash with fresh greens and local cheese.
30 min
The Monastery of Geghard
A 13th-century Armenian monastery partly carved into rock. Originally called Ayrivank (cave monastery), it was renamed Geghard after the lance kept here that pierced Christ’s side. The complex has sculptural decorations and many khachkars (cross-stones). Its architecture makes it suitable for singing spiritual songs. It is listed as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site.
60 min
Garni Temple
The only surviving pagan temple in Armenia, built in the 1st century AD on a triangular cape. It blends Greco-Roman and Armenian architectural styles. King Trdat I dedicated it to the Sun God. After Armenia adopted Christianity, the temple lost religious significance and the nearby fortress became the royal summer residence. Ruins of the palace and a bathhouse with mosaic flooring remain near the temple.
60 min
Meeting point
on the left hand, little bit down from Nalbandyan and Tumanyan corner
End point
on the left hand, little bit down from Nalbandyan and Tumanyan corner
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Group Tour: Khor Virap, Garni Temple, Geghard Monastery, Lavash Baking
by Hyur Service
Choose from 2 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.$86Overview
This full-day group bus tour lasts about 8 to 9 hours and covers several key historical and cultural sites near Yerevan. The first stop is Khor Virap monastery, located at the closest point in Armenia to Mount Ararat, where Christianity was established in Armenia in 301 AD. Visitors spend around an hour here, learning about Saint Gregory the Illuminator and enjoying views of Mount Ararat. Next, the tour pauses briefly at a viewpoint overlooking Azat Reservoir for photos and to appreciate the surrounding nature. Then the group visits Garni Temple for about an hour, the only pagan temple remaining in Armenia, built in the 1st century AD in a mix of Greco-Roman and Armenian styles. Nearby are the ruins of the royal palace and a bathhouse with a mosaic floor. The tour includes a 30-minute lavash baking demonstration and hands-on master class. Participants observe traditional breadmaking in a tonir oven, taste freshly baked lavash with local cheese and greens, and learn about the bread’s cultural significance recognized by UNESCO. Finally, the group spends about an hour at Geghard Monastery, a 13th-century complex partly carved into rock, known for its detailed stone carvings and khachkars. The monastery was originally called Ayrivank and later renamed Geghard after the lance kept there, said to have pierced Christ’s side. The site is also on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List. The tour uses an air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi, includes a professional English-Russian guide, bottled water, pastries, and admission tickets. Lunch and hotel transfers are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Hyur Service
The starting and ending point for the tour.
15 min
Khor Virap
Khor Virap monastery is Armenia’s most famous pilgrimage site linked to the adoption of Christianity in 301 AD. Saint Gregory the Illuminator was imprisoned in a dungeon beneath the church before converting King Trdat III. The current church was built in the 17th century. From here visitors can see Mount Ararat.
60 min
Azat Reservoir
A short stop to admire the view and take photographs of the reservoir and surrounding natural landscape.
20 min
Lavash Baking Master Class
A 30-minute session demonstrating the traditional Armenian method of baking lavash bread in a tonir oven. Visitors watch the process, learn about the cultural importance recognized by UNESCO, and taste lavash with fresh greens and local cheese.
30 min
The Monastery of Geghard
A 13th-century Armenian monastery partly carved into rock. Originally called Ayrivank (cave monastery), it was renamed Geghard after the lance kept here that pierced Christ’s side. The complex has sculptural decorations and many khachkars (cross-stones). Its architecture makes it suitable for singing spiritual songs. It is listed as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site.
60 min
Garni Temple
The only surviving pagan temple in Armenia, built in the 1st century AD on a triangular cape. It blends Greco-Roman and Armenian architectural styles. King Trdat I dedicated it to the Sun God. After Armenia adopted Christianity, the temple lost religious significance and the nearby fortress became the royal summer residence. Ruins of the palace and a bathhouse with mosaic flooring remain near the temple.
60 min
Meeting point
on the left hand, little bit down from Nalbandyan and Tumanyan corner
End point
on the left hand, little bit down from Nalbandyan and Tumanyan corner
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.