Daily private tour to Garni temple,Geghard monastery

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5 to 6 hours (approximately)
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Private tour to Garni( the Pagan temple), Geghard and Arch of Charents.

During the tour to Garni,Geghard we will visit:

✅to the only pagan temple of Garni. The structure was built by king Tiridates I in the first century AD as a temple to the sun god Mihr. After Armenia's conversion to Christianity in the early fourth century, it was converted into a royal summer house of Khosrovidukht, the sister of Tiridates III.

✅ Geghard - “Ayrivank” (“cave monastery”). The main chapel was built in 1215, the monastery complex was founded in the 4th century by Gregory the Illuminator at the site of a sacred spring inside a cave. The monastery had thus been originally named Ayrivank, meaning "the Monastery of the Cave".

✅ Arch of Charents. From there opens a beautiful view to Mount Ararat.

What's Included

Private tour
Bottled water
Transport by private vehicle
Fuel surcharges
Drinks
Food and drinks

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

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Meeting point
Yerevan

We pick up all travelers from their hotels.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 to 6 hours (approximately)
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    The Monastery of Geghard

    Geghard - “Ayrivank” (“cave monastery”). The main chapel was built in 1215, the monastery complex was founded in the 4th century by Gregory the Illuminator at the site of a sacred spring inside a cave. The monastery had thus been originally named Ayrivank, meaning "the Monastery of the Cave".

    40 minutes • Admission ticket free
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    Garni Temple

    We will visit to the only pagan temple of Garni. The structure was built by king Tiridates I in the first century AD as a temple to the sun god Mihr. After Armenia's conversion to Christianity in the early fourth century, it was converted into a royal summer house of Khosrovidukht, the sister of Tiridates III.

    40 minutes • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
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