From Yerevan: Garni and Geghard Day Tour with Pastry Class
ID: GYG218934-375996
Category:
Country: Armenia
Duration:
06:00 hours
Description
Immerse yourself in the cultural heritage of Armenia with a day trip to the Kotayk province. Visit must-see historical monuments and take a pastry class to make a traditional Armenian treat.
After pickup from your hotel in Yerevan, enjoy the drive to the Armenian province of Kotayk. Stop at the medieval monastery of Geghard, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Partially cut into the solid rock of the mountainside, the monastery offers visitors beautiful views of the surrounding Azat Valley.
Continue to the 1st-century Garni Temple, the only non-Christian religious building in Armenia. With the gorgeous view of mountains and cliffs, it is a great place to take pictures. Once you’ve seen the highlights of the province, it's time to start the sweetest part of the day.
Attend a traditional sujukh making class in the village of Garni. Dip walnuts into sweet syrup as local masters show you how to prepare these delicious specialties. At the end of the class, take your handmade treat with you. Afterwards, you will be dropped off at your hotel in Yerevan.
Highlights
- See the medieval monastery of Geghard
- Admire the pagan Temple of Garni
- Make and taste a traditional Armenian treat
Guiding languages
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 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 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.
