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 9-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
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1-2 travelers, with a guide
Private Tour to Khor Virap Monastery, Garni Temple, Geghard Monastery, with a guide
Duration: 7 hours
Pickup included
What's included in Private Tour to Garni Temple, Geghard & Khor Virap Monasteries, Azat Reservoir
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Khor Virap
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.
Azat Reservoir
You will have a photo-stop near Azat Reservoir. It 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.
The Monastery of Geghard
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.
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- Professional guide service (upon request)
- WiFi on board
- Bottled water
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional Driver
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Lunch
- The entrance fees for Garni Temple and Symphony of the stones
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.
