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Enjoy the breathtaking view of Mount Ararat from the Arch of Charents, visit the only temple in Armenia connected to Paganism and admire the unique cave monastery - Geghard. This tour will give you opportunity to get acquainted with the history, culture, traditions of our beautiful country and try to bake traditional Armenian bread - lavash.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We pick up from any hotel in Yerevan
Itinerary
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1Charent's Arch
From this place it seems that Ararat is not on the ground, but is “hanging down” from the sky. The Arch was named in honour of Armenian poet Yeghishe Charents.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Garni Temple
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 included -
3The Monastery of Geghard
The monastery 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 <>.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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