Kotayk: Day Tour to Garni and Geghard
ID: GYG165113-248873
Category:
Country: Armenia
Duration:
05:00 hours
Description
Discover the historical villages of Garni and Geghard. With a backdrop of beautiful landscapes, this tour explores the Sun Temple of Garni and the Geghard Cave Monastery, as well as the scenic Garni Canyon.
The spiritual histories of Paganism and Christianity come alive on this tour of key religious sites in the Kotayk region. Ideal for travelers hoping to learn more about this complex culture, this tour explores the Pagan Temple Garni and nearby Christian Monastery of Geghard.
After pick-up in air-conditioned vehicles, the first stop is the village of Garni, known to be over 4000 years old. Here guests visit the magnificent Hellenistic Sun Temple of Garni. Afterwards, the tour moves to Garni Canyon, where the famous rock formations of hexagonal cylinders make up the "Symphony of Stones." Before leaving Garni, guests can experience local culture by baking traditional Lavash bread.
The final stop on the tour is Geghard Cave Monastery, a huge building partially carved from the mountain rock it is built upon. Here the spectacular towers and unique lighting conditions make for an unforgettable sight. After exploring this UNESCO World Heritage Site, guests will be transported back to their accommodation in Yerevan.
Highlights
- Explore the scenic beauty of Garni and Geghard
- Visit the historic village of Garni and the Hellenistic Temple
- Discover Garni Canyon and its natural wonders
- Experience the unforgettable sights of Geghard Monastery
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You are required to bring and wear a mask
The guide will wait for you at 9:20 AM in front of your accommodation.
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.
