Garni, Geghard, Sevanavank, Noravank, Tatev, Karahunj/ 2 day tours from Yerevan

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2 days (approximately)
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Offered in: English

During this trip will visit the pagan temple Garni - the only monument connecting with the era of paganism and Hellenism, Cave monastery Geghard, “The Jewel of Armenia” - Lake Sevan with its wonderful Sevanavank Monastery, a unique moanstery Noravank, one of the oldest observatories in the world - Karahunj and famous monument of medieval Armenian architecture - Tatev monastery.

What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transport by air-conditioned vehicle according to the number of participants
Fuel surcharge
Food and drinks
Lunch
Tatev ropeway ticket
Garni temple entrance ticket
Karahunj entrance ticket

Meeting and pickup

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

Please mention the exact location in the city center you want to be picked up at.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Garni - Lake Sevan

    3 stops
  • 1
    Garni Temple

    The only monument connecting with the era of paganism and Hellenism, dedicated to the sun god Mithra. Was built in the 1st century AD.

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    The Monastery of Geghard

    The Monastery Geghard was built in the 4th century by The First Armenian Catholicos - Gregory the Illuminator. Initially it was called Airivank (cave monastery), then was renamed Geghard, which means . The name of the monastery originates from the spear of the Roman soldier who pierced the body of Jesus Christ.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Monastery Sevanavank

    It was founded in 874 AD by princess Mariam. The church buildings were constructed from black tuff, which probably gave the monastery its name Sevanavank - “the Black Monastery”.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    Noravank - Karahunj (Zorats Karer)

    5 stops
  • 4
    Noravank Monastery

    One of the wonderful monuments of medieval Armenia - the Monastery of Noravank dates back to XIII—XIV centuries. The complex includes the 1339 St. Astvatsatsin (“Burtelashen”) sepulchre-church, St. Stepanos Nakhavka and gavit, the St. Grigor Church and Stepanos Orbelian Sepulchre, the remains of medieval chapels and residential quarters and a modern office and hall.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Areni Wine Factory

    you have an opportunity to taste armenian wine in Areni winery.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 6
    Karahundj (Armenia's Stonehenge)

    Karahunj or Karahunj Observatory is also known as Zorats Karer or Zorats Kar is a megalithic composition of Bronze Age tombs (cists, dolmens or tumuli) and over 220 standing stones (menhirs).

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 7
    Tatev Monastery

    Another famous monument of medieval Armenian architecture - Tatev Monastery was built in the 9th-13th centuries. In translation from the old Armenian (grabar) "tatev" means "give wings". Indeed, located at a great height, it seems that Tatev stretches upward to the sky.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Wings of Tatev

    The longest cable car in the world (5.7 km)

    30 minutes • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Dress code is smart casual
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Supplied by Land of Noah Travel Agency

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