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Tour to Khor Virap, Geghard and Garni Temple, Group 8 hours

4/2 Grigor Lusavorich Street, Yerevan 0015, Armenia

Take a tour of Armenian architecture, visit the mount Ararat plain, spend time in a cave monastery, inspect 'Temple of the Sun'

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Duration 8 hours

Duration supplied by the experience provider.

Language

English

Group size

1–18 travelers

Full description

An hour drive will bring us to Khor Virap Monastery located in the Ararat plain situated about 100 meters away from the closed Turkish-Armenian border (sealed by barbed wire fencing) and defended by Russian military establishments.

Heading to south east of Armenia our 1st stop is the legendary Monastery of the Spear at Geghard Monastery. This UNESCO World Heritage site was carved into the rock to house one of the most cherished relics of Christianity.

We continue our drive to Garni village and stop in a family restaurant to have our lunch there and try lavash(flatbread made in a tandoor).

We visit Garni Temple, a first century A. D. Graeco-Roman pagan temple probably devoted to Mithra. We may hear Armenian visitors give an impromptu choral concert.

Itinerary

Yerevan

Khor Virap Monastery. The monastery is surrounded by green pasture lands and vineyards within the Ararat plain and is in view of Mount Ararat. The Arax (or Arakas) River flows close by, and the monastery is across from Aralık, Turkey.

Charent's arch. Enjoy amazing view of mountains from Charents Arch. At one of the passes right by the road there is the Arch of Charents (architect R. Israelian, 1957), from which opens a breathtaking view of the Ararat valley.

Geghard Monastery. Geghard is a medieval monastery in the Kotayk province of Armenia, being partially carved out of the adjacent mountain, surrounded by cliffs. It is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site with enhanced protection status.

Garnitoun. Lunch - Armenian traditional food. From the territory of the complex we can see the fine view on the gorge of Azat river.

Garni Temple, a first century A. D. Graeco-Roman pagan temple probably devoted to Mithra. We may hear Armenian visitors give an impromptu choral concert.

Yerevan

What’s included

Included

  • Guide
  • Entrance fee
  • English speaking licensed guide
  • Entrance tickets to Garni Temple
  • Modern minivan with A/C
  • Daily water bottle

Not included

  • Foods and Drinks(lunch 4,000 AMD ~ 10 $ per person)
  • Personal Expenses
  • Souvenirs

Important information

Meeting point

4/2 Grigor Lusavorich Street, Yerevan 0015, Armenia

Don’t forget

Not wheelchair accessible Not stroller accessible Infant seats unavailable Not recommended for pregnant travelers Not recommended for people with heart conditions

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation if cancelled more than 24 hours before start. 100% charge if cancelled within 24 hours of start.

Your host

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With GetExperience since 2026

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