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Garni and Geghard tour to Armenia
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Stop At: Tatev Travel Agency, Yerevan 0010 Armenia
Tour starts
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Garni Temple, Geghard Monastery Road H3, Garni Armenia
Visiting of pagan temple Garni. It is the only Hellenistic colonnaded building in Armenia. It was built by king Tiridates I in 76 year AD as a temple to the god of sun Mithra (known as Mihr in Armenian). Later on it was converted into a royal summer house of Armenian kings. In the territory of the temple one can find ruins of the fortress, a royal summer palace and a bath complex, which was built in the 3rd century AD. It also offers a magnificent view of the river Azat and Garni Gorge.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: The Monastery of Geghard, Geghard Armenia
Visiting Geghard medieval monastery. The name Geghard or more fully Geghardavank, meaning “the Monastery of the Spear”, originates from the spear which had wounded Jesus, brought to Armenia and now is displayed in the Echmiadzin treasury. Monastery is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is one of the most popular places in Armenia. By the way, right at the entrance local women sell candies, home-made food and Geghard gata – everyone should try it.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Tatev Travel Agency, Yerevan 0010 Armenia
Tour starts
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Garni Temple, Geghard Monastery Road H3, Garni Armenia
Visiting of pagan temple Garni. It is the only Hellenistic colonnaded building in Armenia. It was built by king Tiridates I in 76 year AD as a temple to the god of sun Mithra (known as Mihr in Armenian). Later on it was converted into a royal summer house of Armenian kings. In the territory of the temple one can find ruins of the fortress, a royal summer palace and a bath complex, which was built in the 3rd century AD. It also offers a magnificent view of the river Azat and Garni Gorge.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: The Monastery of Geghard, Geghard Armenia
Visiting Geghard medieval monastery. The name Geghard or more fully Geghardavank, meaning “the Monastery of the Spear”, originates from the spear which had wounded Jesus, brought to Armenia and now is displayed in the Echmiadzin treasury. Monastery is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is one of the most popular places in Armenia. By the way, right at the entrance local women sell candies, home-made food and Geghard gata – everyone should try it.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Included
- Local guide
- Professional guide
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Lunch
- Bottled water
- Entry/Admission - Tatev Travel Agency
Not included
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Entry/Admission - Garni Temple
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
90%
Cultural
70%
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Again, Thanks to Tatev Travel Agency for providing us with an Exceptional Tour guide! While touring the Geghard Monastery we were blessed to be able to take part in a small spiritual ceremony. A definite bonus! The landscape at the Garni Temple was breathtaking. And lastly, we were able to get a nice view of Mt. Ararat in between both places. This tous is a MUST!