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From Yerevan: Khor Virap, Garni, and Geghard Day Trip

4.7  / 5114 reviews
Activity provider:Hyur Service LLC
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Day trip
From Yerevan: Khor Virap, Garni, and Geghard Day Trip
Activity provider:Hyur Service LLC
4.7  / 5114 reviews

Discover Armenia's rich history on this day trip from Yerevan. See Mount Ararat, visit a 1st-century pagan temple, and tour the Geghard monastery. Finish with some traditional Armenian bread.

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Duration 9 hours
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Live tour guide
English, Russian

Experience

Itinerary

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    Starting location:

    Hyur Service (Head Office)

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    Khor Virap

    Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Free time, Sightseeing, Walk, Bus tour, Scenic views on the way (1 hour)

  • View point

    Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Free time, Sightseeing, Walk, Bus tour (20 minutes)

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    Garni Temple

    Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Free time, Sightseeing, Walk, Bus tour, Scenic views on the way (70 minutes)

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    Local bakery

    Cooking class, Food tasting (30 minutes)

  • Local restaurant

    Lunch (1 hour)

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    Geghard Monastery

    Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Free time, Sightseeing, Walk, Bus tour, Scenic views on the way (1 hour)

  • Charent's Arch

    Break time, Photo stop, Guided tour (20 minutes)

  • Arrive back at:

    Hyur Service (Head Office)

Main stop
Other stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Discover the religious and cultural history of Armenia on this day trip
  • Explore a 1st-century pagan temple
  • Learn about the legend of St. Lance from your knowledgable guide
  • Taste fresh-baked, traditional Armenian bread
  • Admire awe-inspiring views of Mount Ararat

Full description

Explore the history and culture of Armenia on this day trip from Yerevan. Visit some of the most important landmarks in Armenia, including Mount Ararat, Khor Virap, and the Geghard Monastery complex. Make your first stop at the Khor Virap monastery and see firsthand from where Christianity in Armenia originates. Next on the route is the only pagan temple in Armenia – Garni, dating back to the 1st century. Then visit the 13th-century Geghard monastic complex, partially carved in the rock and included in the Unesco World Cultural Heritage List. Finally, see the lavash (Armenian thin bread) baking process and try some fresh out of the oven.

Includes

  • Transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle
  • Professional guide
  • Light refreshments (bottled water and sweets)
  • WiFi
  • Admissions
  • Lavash baking master class and tasting
  • Lunch ($8-11 drams)

Not suitable for

  • Wheelchair users

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What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Cash
  • Weather-appropriate clothing

Not allowed

  • Shorts
  • Short skirts

Know before you go

  • This tour is conducted in English and Russian by a bilingual guide

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 114 reviews

Review summary

  • Transportation
    4.6/5
  • Value for money
    4.6/5
  • Service
    5/5

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Colleen – United KingdomJuly 7, 2022  – Verified booking
very comfortable bus. The Guide was very knowledgeable and his English was excellent and clear . Good amount of time at each stop Driver was excellent and felt safe on the climbs and descents to building. Excellent value for money. For me I love the bus ride and beautiful landscapes. Yervand and Norvik - excellent, highly recommended. lunch was extra but was at a wonderful place , food was gorgeous
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Kamila – United KingdomMay 15, 2024  – Verified booking
We enjoyed this trip a lot. stunning views along the way. Karen was a fantastic tour guide with a great knowledge of history and an amazing singing voice. Aro, the driver, was very professional as well. overall, a highly recommend tour in Armenia and a highly recommend tour agency.
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Alex – United KingdomApril 25, 2024  – Verified booking
Hyur is a very good tour company. The buses depart from their central office so can deal with anything you need. If you are lucky enough to have the charming and helpful Mary as your guide you will certainly have a great tour. The driver conducted the bus in a careful and professional manner.
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