Private Tour to Garni Temple, Geghard & Khor Virap Monasteries, Azat Reservoir
Discover three cultural highlights of Armenia during a one-day trip from Yerevan. This 7-hours tour in Armenia includes – Khor Virap monastery, Charents Arch, Garni – Greco-Roman pagan temple, UNESCO-listed medieval monastery of Geghard and Azat reservoir. Choose this individual tour, book it with us and let us show you the Land of old Legends, Biblical Stories and Ancient History!
Highlights:
-Khor Virap Monastery
-Azat Reservoir
-Symphony of the Stones
-Geghard Monastery
-Garni Temple
-Arch of Charents
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Khor Virap, Highway 11 - Near the village of Pokr Vedi Artashat, Lusarat 0612 Armenia
Khor Virap – Armenian monastery, built in 642, translated from Armenian means “deep hole”. Khor Virap is one of the shrines of the Armenian Apostolic Church, a place of pilgrimage. The most interesting fact of this monastery is the fact that it was built on the site of the royal prison, where Gregory the Illuminator was previously imprisoned – the patron saint and the first official head of the Armenian Apostolic Church by the Armenian king for 13 years. From the territory of the monastery there is an unusual view of the biblical mountain Ararat.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Azat Reservoir, Armenia
Azat Reservoir is one of the most beautiful reservoirs in the Republic of Armenia. It is located in the region Ararat and is quite close to the magical temple Garni. You have a great opportunity to visit this amazing place and see that gorgeous view.
Duration: 50 minutes
Stop At: The Monastery of Geghard, Near Goght Village, Geghard Armenia
Geghard Monastery is one of the greatest medieval architectural structures in Armenia. Geghard is completely hollowed out in a cave, it is also called a “cave monastery”. This monastery was founded in the 4th century AD. in place of the sacred spring, originating in the cave. The name of the monastery complex Geghard (spear) comes from the Langin’n spear, which pierced the body of Jesus Christ on the cross. At the moment this spear is kept in the museum of Etchmiadzin. The monastery complex Geghard is included in UNESCO World Heritage List.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Garni Temple, Geghard Monastery Road H3, Garni Armenia
The pagan temple of Garni was built in the second half of the 1st century by King Trdat III. This is the only pagan temple, which has been preserved on the territory of Armenia. After the adoption of Christianity it became the summer residence of Khosrovadukht, sister of King Trdat III. It was destroyed in 1679 by an earthquake. Parts, fragments of graceful columns and wall stones were spread around the temple. It is supposed that the temple was dedicated to Mithra, the God of the Sun.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Charent's Arch, Garni Armenia
Charents Arch is located near Yerevan, between the pagan temple of Garni and Geghard Christian monastery complex in the village of Vokhchaberd. At first glance, the Arch seems to be the most ordinary and unremarkable, but coming closer, passing to the platform inside the arch and looking at the panorama, everything becomes clear – this is the best place to admire the great and sacred mountain of Ararat, to be in unity with it and enjoy the beautiful scenery.
Duration: 15 minutes
Informacion Adicional
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Infant seats available"
"Most travelers can participate"
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Duração: 7 Hours
Ponto de partida: Jan Armenia Tours and Travel, 2 Abovyan poxoc, Yerevan 0010, Armenia
Traveler pickup is offered
Cancelamentos e reembolsos:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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