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Garni Temple and Geghard Monastery - private half-day tour from Yerevan
5 h
Private
Half Day
Instant confirmation
About this activity
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Charent's Arch, Garni Armenia
Short stop at the arch, best view point in front to Ararat mountain
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: The Monastery of Geghard, Geghard Armenia
Named after the holy lance that pierced Christ’s side at the crucifixion, this World Heritage–listed monastery is carved out of the rock face of the Azat River Gorge. Legend has it as founded in the 4th century and its oldest surviving chapel dates back to the 12th century. The hugely atmospheric Surp Astvatsatsin (Holy Mother of God Church) dates from 1215 and features wonderful carvings; its adjoining gavit (vestibule) with its nine arches was built between 1215 and 1225.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Garni Temple, Geghard Monastery Road H3, Garni Armenia
Garni Pagan Temple is a masterpiece of classical hellenictical architecture, built by Armenian king Tirdates 1-st in 1-st century AD. Here Armenian sun god Mihr was worshipped two thousand years ago.
Duration: 1 hour
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Charent's Arch, Garni Armenia
Short stop at the arch, best view point in front to Ararat mountain
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: The Monastery of Geghard, Geghard Armenia
Named after the holy lance that pierced Christ’s side at the crucifixion, this World Heritage–listed monastery is carved out of the rock face of the Azat River Gorge. Legend has it as founded in the 4th century and its oldest surviving chapel dates back to the 12th century. The hugely atmospheric Surp Astvatsatsin (Holy Mother of God Church) dates from 1215 and features wonderful carvings; its adjoining gavit (vestibule) with its nine arches was built between 1215 and 1225.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Garni Temple, Geghard Monastery Road H3, Garni Armenia
Garni Pagan Temple is a masterpiece of classical hellenictical architecture, built by Armenian king Tirdates 1-st in 1-st century AD. Here Armenian sun god Mihr was worshipped two thousand years ago.
Duration: 1 hour
Included
- WiFi on board
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- All Fees and Taxes
- Bottled water
- Baby Car Seats (upon request)
- Entrance tickets to Garni Temple
- Private transportation
- Entry/Admission - Garni Temple
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
95%
Cultural
75%
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