Garni Geghard experience
Overview
You will discover paganism in Armenia in the ancient Garni 1st-century temple as well as the stunning Geghard monastery.
The beauty of nature, big mountains, mountain river and Armenian traditional dishes tasting will enhance your unforgettable experience.
Professional photos with a Canon camera are offered.
Itinerary
Duration: 4-5 hours
Garni Pagan Temple of the 1st century dedicated to the sun god Mihr. After Armenia's conversion to Christianity in the early fourth century, it was converted into a royal summer house.
Gaghard partly mountain-carved monastery which was initially founded in the 4th century by Gregory the Illuminator. It's designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. The monastery historically housed the spear which had wounded Jesus Christ on the Cross.
Local delicious food and wine tasting in a cosy restaurant is an optional experience you can request for an additional fee.
Discovery of Symphony of stones or Lavash baking masterclass are other amazing experiences you can order with an additional fee.
Inclusions
- Private professional guide service: English, Russian, French, Armenian languages (please precise which language you prefer in notes)
- Private transportation: comfortable car with a professional driver
- Local sweets and bottled water
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Entrance tickets for activities mentioned in the program
- Pick up and drop off at any point you wish in Yerevan
- Pick up from the hotel and drop off
Exclusions
- Accommodation (provided upon request)
- Private transfers in all directions in Armenia & Georgia (provided upon request)
- Pick up from the airport and drop off (provided upon request)
- Food and drinks: options available for all preferences (provided upon request)
- Gratitudes (optional)
- Travel insurance (provided upon request)
You will pay when you arrive.
There are discounts available for one-person bookings.
This is a private experience/tour. Only you or your group will participate.
With PHAROS you can get the best deals and discounts with all the hotels. Just let us know your preferences for hotel and room type and we will book the desired hotel rooms for you.
Private transfers in all directions in Armenia & Georgia are provided upon request. Please precise the direction, date, time of the transfer, pick-up and drop-off addresses and the number of people while making the reservation.
Please reserve optional experiences in advance. In case of adding optional experiences to the program, these experiences are provided with an additional discount. The duration of the optional experiences is not included in the program duration.
Any experience may be included and excluded from the program. This should be prior to the reservation.
