Khor Virap, Azat Resrvoir, Garni Temple, Geghard Private tour with guide

Discover the ancient history of Armenia on a private tour from Yerevan. Visit the Khor Virap Monastery, Garni Temple, Geghard Monastery, Zvartnots Temple, and Echmiadzin Monastery with two churches.
Discover three cultural highlights of Armenia during a one-day trip from Yerevan. This tour in Armenia includes – Khor Virap monastery, Vedi Alco wine factory and wine tatsing, Charents Arch, Garni – Greco-Roman pagan temple, UNESCO-listed medieval monastery of Geghard and Azat reservoir.

Khor Virap – Armenian monastery, built in 642, translated from Armenian means “deep hole”. Khor Virap is one of the shrines of the Armenian Apostolic Church, a place of pilgrimage. The most interesting fact of this monastery is the fact that it was built on the site of the royal prison, where Gregory the Illuminator was previously imprisoned – the patron saint and the first official head of the Armenian Apostolic Church by the Armenian king for 13 years.

Azat Reservoir - You will have a photo-stop near Azat Reservoir. It is one of the most beautiful reservoirs in the Republic of Armenia. The Azat reservoir has been put into operation since 1976. Its volume is 70 million cubic meters. The sky and clouds are reflected in the water and, depending on the time of day, they give the reservoir a unique look. You have a great opportunity to visit this amazing place and see that gorgeous view.

Vedi Alco wine factory (optional) - visit to wine factory will fill your day with the taste of Armenian wine. Here you will be familiar with the factory's history, winemaking technologies, and features, also have a tour in "Vedi Alco" company with production facilities and an aging cellar. You will taste 2 types of wine: Areni red glass, Kangun white glass.
Extrapayment needed: 14$ / per pax

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 monastery complex Geghard is included in UNESCO World Heritage List.

“Symphony of Stones” - is a natural monument and protected by law. This is one of the must-see places of Armenia.

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.

Charents Arch - is located near Yerevan, between the pagan temple of Garni and Geghard Christian monastery complex in the village of Vokhchaberd. At first glance, the Arch seems to be the most ordinary and unremarkable, but coming closer, passing to the platform inside the arch and looking at the panorama, everything becomes clear – this is the best place to admire the great and sacred mountain of Ararat, to be in unity with it and enjoy the beautiful scenery.

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.

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.