Armenia: Private Tour to Garni, Geghard, and Lake Sevan Guided tour
ID: GYG255827-O-480832
Category:
Country: Armenia
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Discover Armenia's fascinating pagan history and learn about the development of Christianity in the country at Garni Temple and Geghard Monastery. Meet locals along the way and visit Lake Sevan, the Blue Pearl of Armenia.
This tour will introduce you to the mysterious pagan history of Armenia and explain the spread and influence of Christianity in the country's history. Visit the Temple of Garni, the only standing Greco-Roman temple in the whole post-Soviet area. Standing on a high plateau overlooking the Azat River gorge, the temple is home to a Roman bathhouse which houses a mosaic, made out of 30,000 pieces of natural stones. It also hosts the ruins of the royal palace, dating back to the 3rd-century.
Head to the monastic complex of Geghard. The complex is from medieval times, which was considered to be the Golden Age of the country’s architecture. Check out the impressive church cut right out of solid rock.
Drive to the beautiful Lake Sevan surrounded by a vast chain of mountains. Climb a flight of stairs to the Sevan peninsula for an unforgettable panoramic view of the lake and see the 9th-century monastery of Sevanavank. Built by the princess Mariam in honor of her late husband, Sevanavank is also home to one of the most beautiful Amenaprkich Khachkars of Armenia.
Highlights
- Visit the Pegan Temple of Garni, the only standing Greco-Roman temple in Armenia
- Explore Geghard Monastery, a medieval monastery in Kotayk province of Armenia and a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- See Lake Sevan, one of the largest freshwater high-altitude lakes in Eurasia
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When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.