What You Will Do
Discover cultural highlights of eastern Armenia during this day trip from Yerevan. Tour Garni, a Greco-Roman pagan temple, visit the UNESCO-listed medieval monastery of Geghard, a majestic natural monument ''Symphony of Stone'' and end up the tour by visiting Charents Arch.
Cancellation Policy
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Itinerary
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Garni Temple
1 hour
The Temple of Garni is the only standing Greco-Roman colonnaded building in Armenia. Built in the Ionic order in the village of Garni, Armenia, it is the best-known structure and symbol of pre-Christian Armenia.
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The Monastery of Geghard
1 hour
Geghard ( meaning "spear") is a medieval monastery in the Kotayk province of Armenia, being partially carved out of the adjacent mountain, surrounded by cliffs. It is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site with enhanced protection status.
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Charent's Arch
20 minutes
“One of the most peaceful places and the clouds came in front of the Mount Ararat, but still looked beautiful”, – writes National Geographic about this wonderful place.
The Arch of Charents was erected in 1957 and named in honour of Armenian poet Eghishe Charents, who wrote the best poem, dedicated to Armenia, full of true love and pride. They say, Charents loved this place and used to visit it frequently.
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Basaltic Organ
1 hour
In the province of Kotayk, not far from the village Garni is situated one of the most well-known and beautiful natural monuments of Armenia – Symphony of Stones. It is said that this natural monument is the result of the collapse of the volcanic rocks.
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