Yerevan: Khor Virap, Garni, and Geghard Day Trip

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7 to 8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 4 more

Discover the Khor Virap Monastery, Garni Temple, and Geghard Monastery on a day trip from Yerevan. Admire the Symphony of Stones and enjoy a photo stop at the Azat Water Reservoir.

What's Included

Professional English speaking guide service
Entrance fee
All transfer according to the program with comfortable cars and mini vans.
Alcoholic drinks
Food
Private expenses
Souvenirs

Meeting and pickup

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

Itinerary

Duration: 7 to 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Khor Virap

    Begin your journey from Yerevan and head to the Khor Virap Monastery, deeply connected with the adoption of Christianity in Armenia. In 301 AD, Armenia became the first country in the world to adopt Christianity as a state religion. The monastery is located on a hill and offers majestic views of Mount Ararat.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Azat Reservoir

    Next, drive to the Azat Reservoir for a photo stop. It was built in 1974

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Garni Temple

    Continue to the Garni Temple, the sole pagan temple in the territory of the former USSR, featuring Greco-Roman architecture. Dating back to the 1st century AD, it was dedicated to the sun god Mithra.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Garni

    Then, descend into the gorge of the Azat River and admire the Symphony of Stones, a natural wonder with its unique beauty and complex geometry of hexagonal columns.

    40 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    The Monastery of Geghard

    Finally, visit the Geghard Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site dating back to the 13th century. Partly carved into solid rock, the interior of these churches showcases the talent, knowledge, and impressive skills of Armenia's ancestors. Its location is stunning year-round, with vertical rocks and mountain slopes covered in forests.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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