Groups (2-18)

Any Date

6-7 hour

180 km

From $70

During a one-day excursion, you will visit the masterpiece of the Hellenistic architecture of Garni and the unique Geghard monastery carved into the rock. You will visit the Khor Virap monastery at the foot of the biblical mountain, which offers a wonderful view of the biblical mountain Ararat, located just a few kilometers from the Armenian-Turkish border.

1-st day

What will we see

Charents Arch

We begin our journey stopping at the Charents arch. From here, in fine weather one can see the sparkling snowy peaks of the Biblical Mount Ararat. 

Garni pagan temple

We will see the only pagan temple in the territory of Transcaucasia.

An Ionic pagan temple located in the village of Garni. It is the best-known structure and symbol of pre-Christian Armenia. The structure was built by king Tiridates I in the first century AD as a temple to the sun god Mihr.

Lavash baking master class

Let us bake Armenian lavash and then treat friends

We shall take part in the process of baking Armenian bread, and those who wish can try to bake the finest lavash and then treat their friends the freshest homemade cheese and fragrant greens wrapped in lavash.

Geghard Rock Monastery

We shall visit a monastery carved out of the rock

We shall visit a medieval monastery, partially carved out of the adjacent rock listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site with enhanced protection status. Here, from ancient times, there is a holy spring originating from a cave, which according to the legend heals any illness.

Khor Virap

We shall approach the foot of the Biblical Mount Ararat.

We shall visit the monastery at the foot of the biblical mountain, located 40 km away from Yerevan. The monastery is known for its location that provides a wonderful view to the Mount Ararat. Here St. Grigor Lusavorich, the first Christian mentor, carried his torments.  Just thanks to the efforts of St. Grigor Lusavorich Armenia adopted Christianity in 301. 

Back To Yerevan

Time for rest

The cost of the tour

the price is per personа

2-3 people

With a guide + $40

$70

4-6 people

With a guide + $45

$85

7-18 people

With a guide + $50

$140

Find out the details of the tour

At your request, and estimated time of arrival, possible changes in the program

INCLUDED IN THE PRICE

  • guide service
  • Support 24 hours
  • comfortable transport

ADDITIONALLY PAY

  • Lavash Baking Master Class (2$)
  • Garni entrance tickets ($3)
  • meal