Yerevan city tour & Garni, Geghard, Symphony of the Stones, Private tour with guide
ID: GYG607250-O-1019517
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بلد: أرمينيا
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08:00 ساعات
الوصف
Discover Yerevan city and most popular highlights in Armenia. This 8-hours tour in Armenia includes – Yerevan city tour, Garni temple, UNESCO-listed monastery of Geghard, Symphony of the Stones.
Choose this individual tour, book it with us and let us show you the Land of old Legends, Biblical Stories and Ancient History!
Step into the culture and history of Armenia on this private tour in Yerevan that can be created according your schedule and interests. Explore some of the city’s top places, taste traditional sweeties in local food market. It is the perfect way to discover the history, cuisine and culture of one the oldest cities in the world – Yerevan.
The pagan temple of Garni was built in the second half of the 1st century by King Trdat III. This is the only pagan temple, which has been preserved on the territory of Armenia. After the adoption of Christianity it became the summer residence of Khosrovadukht, sister of King Trdat III. It was destroyed in 1679 by an earthquake. Parts, fragments of graceful columns and wall stones were spread around the temple. It is supposed that the temple was dedicated to Mithra, the God of the Sun.
Geghard Monastery is one of the greatest medieval architectural structures in Armenia. Geghard is completely hollowed out in a cave, it is also called a “cave monastery”. This monastery was founded in the 4th century AD. in place of the sacred spring, originating in the cave. The name of the monastery complex Geghard (spear) comes from the Langin’n spear, which pierced the body of Jesus Christ on the cross. At the moment this spear is kept in the museum of Etchmiadzin. The monastery complex Geghard is included in UNESCO World Heritage List.
Garni Canyon or Gorge is attractive for the wonderful natural rocks. The gorge is called "Symphony of Stones" or "Basalt Organ". The monument consists of huge paradoxically symmetric hexagon and pentagon basalt columns (nearly 50 meters high). These stones hanging against the gravity resemble an organ, which explains why it is also referred to as “Basalt Organ Pipes”.
أبرز النقاط
- Discover Yerevan city with its all beauty
- Visit the only Pegan temple in Armenia - Garni
- Explore UNESCO listed Geghard Monastery
- Do amazing photoshoot of Ararat mount from Arch of Charents
- Enjoy impressive view of the rocks of Symphony of Stones
لغات الإرشاد
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لضمان التوفر، احجز في أقرب وقت ممكن. الحجز المبكر يستحق النظر خاصة إذا كنت تخطط للرحلة خلال موسم الذروة مثل العطلات العامة أو عطلات نهاية الأسبوع.
الإلغاءات
يمكنك إلغاء هذه الرحلة بدون تكلفة حتى 24 ساعات قبل بدء الرحلة. إذا قمت بالإلغاء بعد 24 ساعات أو لم تحضر في الرحلة، فسيتم تحصيل السعر الكامل للنشاط. التأخر في الاستلام أو المغادرة سيعتبر كعدم حضور.