Garni, Geghard, Sevanavank, Noravank, Tatev, Karahunj/ 2 day tours from Yerevan

During this trip will visit the pagan temple Garni - the only monument connecting with the era of paganism and Hellenism, Cave monastery Geghard, “The Jewel of Armenia” - Lake Sevan with its wonderful Sevanavank Monastery, a unique moanstery Noravank, one of the oldest observatories in the world - Karahunj and famous monument of medieval Armenian architecture - Tatev monastery.

Itinerary

Day 1: Garni - Lake Sevan

Stop At: Garni Temple, Geghard Monastery Road H3, Garni Armenia
The only monument connecting with the era of paganism and Hellenism, dedicated to the sun god Mithra. Was built in the 1st century AD.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: The Monastery of Geghard, Near Goght Village, Geghard Armenia
The Monastery Geghard was built in the 4th century by The First Armenian Catholicos - Gregory the Illuminator. Initially it was called Airivank (cave monastery), then was renamed Geghard, which means . The name of the monastery originates from the spear of the Roman soldier who pierced the body of Jesus Christ.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Monastery Sevanavank, next the Holy Mother of God Church, Sevan Armenia
It was founded in 874 AD by princess Mariam. The church buildings were constructed from black tuff, which probably gave the monastery its name Sevanavank - “the Black Monastery”.
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 2: Noravank - Karahunj (Zorats Karer)

Stop At: Noravank Monastery, NoravankMonastery Road Amaghu Valley, Areni 3604 Armenia
One of the wonderful monuments of medieval Armenia - the Monastery of Noravank dates back to XIII—XIV centuries. The complex includes the 1339 St. Astvatsatsin (“Burtelashen”) sepulchre-church, St. Stepanos Nakhavka and gavit, the St. Grigor Church and Stepanos Orbelian Sepulchre, the remains of medieval chapels and residential quarters and a modern office and hall.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Areni Wine Factory, Areni Armenia
you have an opportunity to taste armenian wine in Areni winery.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Karahundj (Armenia's Stonehenge), Sisian Armenia
Karahunj or Karahunj Observatory is also known as Zorats Karer or Zorats Kar is a megalithic composition of Bronze Age tombs (cists, dolmens or tumuli) and over 220 standing stones (menhirs).
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Tatev Monastery, Highway 45, Tatev 3218 Armenia
Another famous monument of medieval Armenian architecture - Tatev Monastery was built in the 9th-13th centuries. In translation from the old Armenian (grabar) "tatev" means "give wings". Indeed, located at a great height, it seems that Tatev stretches upward to the sky.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Wings of Tatev, H45, Halidzor 3218 Armenia
The longest cable car in the world (5.7 km)
Duration: 30 minutes

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Informacion Adicional
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Dress code is smart casual"
"Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Duração: 2 Days
Ponto de partida: Traveler pickup is offered
Please mention the exact location you want to be picked up at.

Cancelamentos e reembolsos: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Incluído

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Transport by air-conditioned vehicle according to the number of participants
• Fuel surcharge

Não Incluído

• Food and drinks
• Lunch
• Tatev ropeway ticket

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