Cultural Day Tour of Khor Virap, Geghard, and Garni

From$180
Minimum price for 2 adults
Locking in the best dealChecking live price
8 Hours • Free CancellationMin 2 participantsMeet on location or pickupInstant confirmationPrivate tourGuided • Operated by TIGRAN GHAZARYAN PE
Cultural Day Tour of Khor Virap, Geghard, and GarniCultural Day Tour of Khor Virap, Geghard, and GarniCultural Day Tour of Khor Virap, Geghard, and Garni
View all (15)

Why we love it?

This 8-hour group tour takes participants from Yerevan to explore three significant sites in Armenia: Khor Virap Monastery, Geghard Monastery, and Garni Temple. Ideal for history enthusiasts and cultural travelers, the tour offers insights into Armenia's rich heritage, including stunning views of Mount Ararat from Khor Virap. The experience is distinctive for its combination of ancient architecture and natural beauty, featuring the unique rock-hewn churches of Geghard and the only Greco-Roman temple in the country at Garni. Travelers will benefit from the expertise of an English-speaking licensed guide and enjoy comfortable transportation in a modern minivan.

Inclusions

  • English speaking licensed guideEntrance tickets to Garni TempleModern minivan with A/CDaily water bottle

Exclusions

  • Foods and Drinks(lunch 4,000 AMD ~ 10 $ per person)Personal ExpensesSouvenirs

Itinerary

Yerevan

Yerevan

Khor Virap

The monastery is surrounded by green pasture lands and vineyards within the Ararat plain and is in view of Mount Ararat. The Arax (or Arakas) River flows close by, and the monastery is across from Aralık, Turkey.

Charent's arch

Enjoy amazing view of mountains from Charents Arch. At one of the passes right by the road there is the Arch of Charents (architect R. Israelian, 1957), from which opens a breathtaking view of the Ararat valley.

Geghard

Geghard is a medieval monastery in the Kotayk province of Armenia, being partially carved out of the adjacent mountain, surrounded by cliffs. It is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site with enhanced protection status.

Garnitoun

Lunch -  Armenian traditional food

From the territory of the complex we can see the fine view on the gorge of Azat river.

Garni Temple

Garni Temple, a first century A. D. Graeco-Roman pagan temple probably devoted to Mithra. We may hear Armenian visitors give an impromptu choral concert.

Yerevan

Yerevan

Please Note

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions

Know Before You Go

  • Animals or pets allowed
  • Public transportation nearby
  • Infants must sit on laps

Cancellation Policy

Fully refundable until 1 day before start

Non-refundable after 1 day before start

Similar Tours

More From TIGRAN GHAZARYAN PE