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Armenia Tour: Explore Garni and Geghard
4.9
1,111 Ratings
Yerevan
Join the group to discover the incredible attractions of Armenia! Start with a visit to Garni, the sole pagan temple remaining in Armenia. Experience the art of “Lavash” (Armenian bread) baking, a cherished and widespread Armenian tradition, before heading to Geghard Monastery, a remarkable complex carved into a cave.
Join the group to discover the incredible attractions of Armenia! Start with a visit to Garni, the sole pagan temple remaining in Armenia. Experience the art of “Lavash” (Armenian bread) baking, a cherished and widespread Armenian tradition, before heading to Geghard Monastery, a remarkable complex carved into a cave.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Hyur Service - starting and ending location
- Charent’s Arch - viewpoint
- Garni Temple - The Garni Temple, majestically perched on a triangular cape, stands as the sole surviving example of pagan culture in Armenia. It beautifully merges Greco-Roman and Armenian architectural styles. Commissioned by King Trdat The First in the first…
- Hyur Service - starting and ending location
- Charent’s Arch - viewpoint
- Garni Temple - The Garni Temple, majestically perched on a triangular cape, stands as the sole surviving example of pagan culture in Armenia. It beautifully merges Greco-Roman and Armenian architectural styles. Commissioned by King Trdat The First in the first century AD, it was dedicated to the Sun God. Following the adoption of Christianity in 301, the temple’s significance waned, and the Garni fortress became the summer residence for kings. Today, visitors can explore the ruins of the royal palace and a bathhouse featuring a stunning mosaic near the temple. Guests can also participate in a Lavash baking experience nearby.
- Symphony of Stones - In the Garni canyon, visitors can marvel at breathtaking geological formations, represented by columnar basalts formed from lava flows. These basalt masses are divided into polyhedral columns, earning the name “Basaltic Organ” due to their regular shape.
- The Monastery of Geghard - The Geghard Monastery is an unparalleled masterpiece of 13th-century Armenian architecture. Some churches within the complex are intricately carved into a massive rock. Initially known as Ayrivank (cave monastery), it was later renamed Geghard (lance) because the lance used by a Roman soldier to pierce Jesus Christ’s side was preserved here for centuries. Geghardavank is renowned for its acoustics, making it an ideal venue for singing spiritual hymns. The complex is adorned with intricate sculptural details and numerous impressive khachkars (cross-stones). This site is recognized on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List.
What's Included
- Air-conditioned vehicles
- Vehicle & passengers insurance
- Professional guide: ENG + RUS consecutively
- Symphony of stones visit or sujukh-making master class when road to canyon is closed in winter
- WiFi in the vehicles
- Bottled water & pastries | Master class & tasting
- Admission tickets
- Air-conditioned vehicles
- Vehicle & passengers insurance
- Professional guide: ENG + RUS consecutively
- Symphony of stones visit or sujukh-making master class when road to canyon is closed in winter
- WiFi in the vehicles
- Bottled water & pastries | Master class & tasting
- Admission tickets
What's Not Included
- Lunch stop
- Hotel pick-up & drop-off
- Lunch stop
- Hotel pick-up & drop-off
Additional Information
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- The duration is approximate
- Seats will not be known in advance
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- The duration is approximate
- Seats will not be known in advance
Location
Hyur Service (Head Office)
Nalbandyan poxoc
on the left hand, little bit down from Nalbandyan and Tumanyan corner
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(1111 Ratings)
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C3550br_
May 18, 2026
Great tour - Beautiful tour, very rich and exciting. We really liked Guide Haik - and showed the best places, and took photos, and played the folk instrument. The tour is rated at 10/10 or more. All advised!
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Ilyovel
May 16, 2026
Beautiful sites near Yerevan. - Very nice experience! The guide Sem and the driver Mavrik were very professional and kind. Sem provided a lot of interesting information during the site visits and in the bus. Another excellent trip with Hyur Service!
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Marco
May 16, 2026
Trip to Garni and Geghard - Great trip to Garni, Simphony of stones and Geghard with our guide Sam and Mavrik as driver...This is strongly recommended!
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Passport781121
May 16, 2026
An incredible experience! - Mauritius is a professional driver and you can feel it immediately. And more interesting than Samvel this tour hardly anyone
He will. Thank you very much!
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Akolonin
May 14, 2026
Thank you Alexander for a wonderful trip to Garney and Gegard! - Thank you Alexander for a wonderful trip to Garney and Gegard! Be sure to visit the Stone Symphony! At the monastery in Gegard it makes sense to look at the caves to the left of the monastery and opposite on the other side of the gorge, it also makes sense to walk up the trail to the left behind the bridge. On the way back, eat national food where lavash is baked!
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Denise
May 11, 2026
Beautiful Armenia - The tour was very well organised. Impressive sceneries!
Thanks to the guide Karen, he gave us very helpful information and even sang for us in the monastery with his beautiful voice. It added mystic atmosphere to the visit.
The driving of khachik is very safe
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Faraway65330760336
May 11, 2026
Tour - karen and khachatur were awesome. karen explained every part of the trip professionally and took us on beautiful sceneries, definitely booking with them again 💯
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Sunshine06498790289
May 11, 2026
Soulful - Great! With soul! Thanks to guide Ike!
You don't get the kind with this guide: entertaining, essentially storytelling, live music from the guide.
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_q8381wp
May 9, 2026
That's great. - Really enjoyed the tour with guide Haik and driver Araik. Interesting, informative and humorous. Wonderful views, haike played us a duduk at Garney Temple, it was just wonderful 💜
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Freedom57000762337
May 6, 2026
Review of the tour - I took a tour for two, and we had a great time! Our guide and driver were Haik and Joseph. The guide spoke very interestingly and capaciously about the history of the places visited, there was time for photo shoots and detailed sightseeing. I would also like to point out that we have not only satisfied our curiosity about Armenian culture and traditions, but also met people from different cities and countries. It was a very valuable experience, we will long remember the experience of the last tour! Thank you!
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