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Garni Temple and Geghard Monastery Half-Day Trip

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Garni Temple and Geghard Monastery Half-Day Trip

Activity provider:Exotic Armenia Tours
5  / 5
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From US$ 223.62 per group up to 2

Marvel at the majesty of Garni Hellenistic Temple on the backdrop of a dramatic mountain landscape. Discover the secrets of Geghard UNESCO Monastery carved inside a solid rock. Explore Azat Canyon.

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Duration 5 hours
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English, Russian, Arabic, Spanish
Pickup included
We will pick you up from your hotel/apartment in Yerevan downtown
Wheelchair accessible
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Highlights
  • Visit the only Pagan Temple in Armenia and the USSR
  • Discover one of the most unique rock-cut monasteries in the world
  • See how the Armenian traditional bread "Lavash" is baked
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With your private guide and driver you drive to Garni Fortress, the most beloved summer residence of the Armenian royal dynasties. Travel 2000 years back in time as your guide is showing you around the impressive 1st century Hellenistic Temple (the only one in the former USSR), the royal Roman Baths with a colorful mosaic, the palace ruins. The temple is set against the backdrop of dramatic mountains. Afterwards you continue to Geghard, a surreal monastery carved inside a huge solid rock in a magical setting surrounded by incredible rock formations. Your guide will reveal all the secrets and stories behind the marvelous site. The highlight of your trip will be a lovely walk in the Azat River Gorge to marvel at one of the most beautiful geological wonders of our planet called “Symphony of Stones” – giant hexagonal basalt columns stretching along the river for several kilometers. It's an amazing site to take the most creative travel photos ever! Optional lunch; you visit a local villager’s house for a traditional Armenian meal. Your table is set amid the blooming apricot orchard. Roll your sleeves up and join your hosts who will make traditional Armenian bread “lavash” in “tonir” oven. Freshly baked lavash must be the most delicious bread on earth! Enjoy it with delicious home-made cheese and fresh herbs.
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  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Entrance fee to Garni temple
  • Professional tour guide services with minimum 8 years of experience
  • Modern deluxe transportation
  • Lunch is not included but we are happy to stop for the lunch in Garni village in a local house where you enjoy not only indulge in a traditional cuisine but also see how the Armenian traditional bread "lavash" is being made in "tonir" oven/
  • Lavash making will cost extra 6000Amd per group
  • And lunch will cost $30 per person
  • Tips for the guide and the driver

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Noor our guide was excellent. Comfortable car which he kept cool all day. Complementary water. Very knowledgable and passionate about his role as a guide. Interesting insights. After each informative spot He would let us wonder around ourselves, without pressure but was available for extra questions at any time. Really enjoyed, his help getting great pictures. Even helped with some suggestions for wine and supper afterwards! I’ve not done private tours before, but well worth it. Thx noor.

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