Garni, Geghard, Tatev, Noravank, Sevan, Karahundj/ 3 day program in Armenia

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Garni, Geghard
2 stops
1
Garni Temple
The pagan temple Garni was built in the 1st century AD by the armenian king Trdat. The temple Garni is the only monument connecting with the era of paganism and Hellenism, dedicated to the sun god Mithra. The temple is built according to the rules of  the classical Greek architecture and looks very similar to the famous temple of Athens in Greece.
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. The name of the monastery originates from the spear of the Roman soldier who pierced the body of Jesus Christ. Now the spear is presented in the museum of Echmiadzin.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Noravank, Tatev, Karahunj
4 stops
3
Noravank Monastery
One of the wonderful monuments of medieval Armenia - the Monastery of Noravank dates back to XIII—XIV centuries.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
4
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
5
Tatev Monastery
Another famous monument of medieval Armenian architecture - Tatev Monastery was built in the 9th-13th centuries.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
6
Wings of Tatev
The Wings of Tatev is the longest cable car in the world (5.7 km).
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
Day 3
Tsaghkadzor, Lake Sevan
2 stops
7
Kecharis Monastery
Translated from Armenian the word “Tsakhkadzor” means the Gorge of Flowers. Indeed, the gorge, the mountains, snow tops, rapid rivers, picturesque valleys are covered with a flower carpet. In the north-western part of Tsakhkadzor one can find the 11th century monastic complex of Kecharis.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
8
Monastery Sevanavank
In the northwest part of Sevan Lake, on a narrow rocky peninsula, there stands one of the most prominent examples of medieval Armenian architecture – Sevanavank Monastery. It was founded in 874 AD by princess Mariam.
1 hour • Admission ticket free

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

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