Private 7-8-hour Khor Virap, Garni Temple & Geghard Monastery Trip from Yerevan
by Hyur Service
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Armenia's Khor Virap monastery is a key religious site built over the prison where Saint Gregory The Illuminator was held before converting King Trdat III to Christianity in 301. The tour lasts about 7 to 8 hours and includes private transport with air conditioning and a professional driver. Visitors stop for an hour at Khor Virap, enjoying views of Mount Ararat. Next, the trip continues to the Garni temple for an hour. This first-century pagan temple combines Greco-Roman and Armenian architecture and is set on a triangular cape. Nearby are the ruins of the royal summer palace and a bathhouse with mosaic floors. The final stop is the Geghard monastery, where visitors spend an hour exploring this 13th-century complex partly carved into rock. The monastery, once called Ayrivank, was renamed for the lance kept here that pierced Christ’s side. It features carved stone crosses and is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The tour includes bottled water, vehicle insurance, optional guide service in English or Russian, and free pickup and drop-off within Yerevan. Lunch and entrance fees are not included. Extra stops can be requested along the route.
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Itinerary
Khor Virap Monastery
Khor Virap is Armenia's most famous pilgrimage site tied to the adoption of Christianity in 301. Saint Gregory The Illuminator was imprisoned in a dungeon beneath the church built here in the 17th century. Visitors spend about an hour at the monastery and can view Mount Ararat from the site.
60 min
Geghard Monastery
Geghard is a 13th-century Armenian monastery partly carved into rock. Originally called Ayrivank (cave monastery), it was renamed Geghard after the lance used in the crucifixion of Jesus was kept here. The complex is known for its sculptural details and cross-stones (khachkars) and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visitors remain for about an hour.
60 min
Garni Temple
The Garni temple is the only surviving pagan temple in Armenia, built in the first century AD with Greco-Roman and Armenian architectural features. It sits on a triangular cape. Nearby are ruins of a royal summer palace and a bathhouse with mosaic floors. Visitors spend around an hour exploring this site.
60 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
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Private 7-8-hour Khor Virap, Garni Temple & Geghard Monastery Trip from Yerevan
by Hyur Service
Choose from 4 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.$134Overview
Armenia's Khor Virap monastery is a key religious site built over the prison where Saint Gregory The Illuminator was held before converting King Trdat III to Christianity in 301. The tour lasts about 7 to 8 hours and includes private transport with air conditioning and a professional driver. Visitors stop for an hour at Khor Virap, enjoying views of Mount Ararat. Next, the trip continues to the Garni temple for an hour. This first-century pagan temple combines Greco-Roman and Armenian architecture and is set on a triangular cape. Nearby are the ruins of the royal summer palace and a bathhouse with mosaic floors. The final stop is the Geghard monastery, where visitors spend an hour exploring this 13th-century complex partly carved into rock. The monastery, once called Ayrivank, was renamed for the lance kept here that pierced Christ’s side. It features carved stone crosses and is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The tour includes bottled water, vehicle insurance, optional guide service in English or Russian, and free pickup and drop-off within Yerevan. Lunch and entrance fees are not included. Extra stops can be requested along the route.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Khor Virap Monastery
Khor Virap is Armenia's most famous pilgrimage site tied to the adoption of Christianity in 301. Saint Gregory The Illuminator was imprisoned in a dungeon beneath the church built here in the 17th century. Visitors spend about an hour at the monastery and can view Mount Ararat from the site.
60 min
Geghard Monastery
Geghard is a 13th-century Armenian monastery partly carved into rock. Originally called Ayrivank (cave monastery), it was renamed Geghard after the lance used in the crucifixion of Jesus was kept here. The complex is known for its sculptural details and cross-stones (khachkars) and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visitors remain for about an hour.
60 min
Garni Temple
The Garni temple is the only surviving pagan temple in Armenia, built in the first century AD with Greco-Roman and Armenian architectural features. It sits on a triangular cape. Nearby are ruins of a royal summer palace and a bathhouse with mosaic floors. Visitors spend around an hour exploring this site.
60 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.