Yerevan Day Trip: Garni Temple, Geghard Monastery, Symphony of Stones & Lavash Baking
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This six-hour bus tour from Yerevan highlights several notable sites in the Kotayk province. It begins with a stop at Charent's Arch near the village of Voghjaberd, where visitors can see a wide view of Mount Ararat along with the engraved last line of Yeghishe Charents's poem on the arch. Next, the tour visits Geghard Monastery, a partly rock-carved medieval complex surrounded by cliffs. The monastery is linked to the spear that pierced Christ, brought to Armenia by Apostle Jude, and now kept in the Echmiadzin treasury. The site is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The journey continues to the Azat River gorge to see the Symphony of Stones, a natural formation of hexagonal basalt columns aligned like an organ. This site is also part of the UNESCO World Heritage. Afterward, the group stops at Garni Temple, the only surviving pagan temple in Armenia, dedicated to the sun god Mithra. The temple dates back to the first century, was destroyed in a 1679 earthquake, and restored between 1968 and 1975. The tour concludes in Garni village with a lavash baking master class, demonstrating how this traditional Armenian bread is prepared. The guide and transportation are included, but entrance fees for Garni Temple and the Symphony of Stones must be paid separately.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Charent's Arch
The tour starts with a stop at Charent's Arch near the village of Voghjaberd. This viewpoint offers a broad view of Mount Ararat, Armenia's symbol. The arch was designed by architect Rafael Israelyan and completed in 1957. The front entrance features the last line of Yeghishe Charents's poem engraved in large letters.
60 min
The Monastery of Geghard
Geghard Monastery is a medieval complex partially carved from the mountain and surrounded by cliffs in Kotayk province. Known as Geghard or Geghardavank, it refers to the spear that pierced Jesus, believed to have been brought by Apostle Jude and now kept in the Echmiadzin treasury. The monastery is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
60 min
Symphony of Stones
This stop features the basalt columns known as the Symphony of Stones or the Basalt Organ, located in the Azat River gorge. The naturally formed hexagonal stones are arranged symmetrically along the canyon, creating a formation resembling an organ. This natural monument is part of the UNESCO World Heritage.
60 min
Garni Temple
Garni Temple, built in the first century, is the only surviving pagan temple in Armenia and the former USSR, dedicated to the sun god Mithra. The temple was destroyed by an earthquake in 1679 and restored over eight years between 1968 and 1975. It reflects pre-Christian Armenian architecture.
60 min
Garni
The tour ends in Garni village with a lavash baking master class. Visitors observe the traditional process of making lavash, the famous Armenian bread.
40 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Yerevan Day Trip: Garni Temple, Geghard Monastery, Symphony of Stones & Lavash Baking
by ONE WAY TOUR
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.$52.20Overview
This six-hour bus tour from Yerevan highlights several notable sites in the Kotayk province. It begins with a stop at Charent's Arch near the village of Voghjaberd, where visitors can see a wide view of Mount Ararat along with the engraved last line of Yeghishe Charents's poem on the arch. Next, the tour visits Geghard Monastery, a partly rock-carved medieval complex surrounded by cliffs. The monastery is linked to the spear that pierced Christ, brought to Armenia by Apostle Jude, and now kept in the Echmiadzin treasury. The site is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The journey continues to the Azat River gorge to see the Symphony of Stones, a natural formation of hexagonal basalt columns aligned like an organ. This site is also part of the UNESCO World Heritage. Afterward, the group stops at Garni Temple, the only surviving pagan temple in Armenia, dedicated to the sun god Mithra. The temple dates back to the first century, was destroyed in a 1679 earthquake, and restored between 1968 and 1975. The tour concludes in Garni village with a lavash baking master class, demonstrating how this traditional Armenian bread is prepared. The guide and transportation are included, but entrance fees for Garni Temple and the Symphony of Stones must be paid separately.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Charent's Arch
The tour starts with a stop at Charent's Arch near the village of Voghjaberd. This viewpoint offers a broad view of Mount Ararat, Armenia's symbol. The arch was designed by architect Rafael Israelyan and completed in 1957. The front entrance features the last line of Yeghishe Charents's poem engraved in large letters.
60 min
The Monastery of Geghard
Geghard Monastery is a medieval complex partially carved from the mountain and surrounded by cliffs in Kotayk province. Known as Geghard or Geghardavank, it refers to the spear that pierced Jesus, believed to have been brought by Apostle Jude and now kept in the Echmiadzin treasury. The monastery is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
60 min
Symphony of Stones
This stop features the basalt columns known as the Symphony of Stones or the Basalt Organ, located in the Azat River gorge. The naturally formed hexagonal stones are arranged symmetrically along the canyon, creating a formation resembling an organ. This natural monument is part of the UNESCO World Heritage.
60 min
Garni Temple
Garni Temple, built in the first century, is the only surviving pagan temple in Armenia and the former USSR, dedicated to the sun god Mithra. The temple was destroyed by an earthquake in 1679 and restored over eight years between 1968 and 1975. It reflects pre-Christian Armenian architecture.
60 min
Garni
The tour ends in Garni village with a lavash baking master class. Visitors observe the traditional process of making lavash, the famous Armenian bread.
40 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.