Garni Temple, Geghard Monastery, Azat reservoir | 1 day tour
During our tour you can see both ancient and modern Armenia, we will start the tour with ancient temples and end with the modern sights of Yerevan. Let's see the ancient pagan temple of the Sun God, from there you can see a unique natural phenomenon - a symphony of stones. After this, we will be on an excursion to the Geghard monastery, which is considered a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Part of its temple was built right in the rock, which makes it unique of its kind. After the excursion we will go to the natural museum - Azat reservoir, the unique relief and colors, as well as the unique view of Mount Ararat make this place very popular for photographers. In the evening we will return to Yerevan and we will have a tour of the city’s attractions, walk along the main streets of Yerevan, visit the Cascade, Republic Square and modern Northern Avenue.
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Garni Temple, Geghard Monastery, Azat reservoir | 1 day tour
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What's included in Garni Temple, Geghard Monastery, Azat reservoir | 1 day tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Garni
The Garni Temple is the only standing Greco-Roman colonnaded building in Armenia. Built in the Ionic order, it is located in the village of Garni, in central Armenia, around 30 km east of Yerevan. The structure was probably built by king Tiridates I in the first century AD as a temple to the sun god Mihr.
The Monastery of Geghard
Geghard is a medieval monastery in the Kotayk province of Armenia, being partially carved out of the adjacent mountain, surrounded by cliffs. It is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site with enhanced protection status. While the main chapel was built in 1215, the monastery complex was founded in the 4th century by Gregory the Illuminator at the site of a sacred spring inside a cave.
Azat Reservoir
The Azat reservoir is located in a beautiful gorge, with the most stunning view of Mount Ararat. in recent years, this reservoir has become one of the most visited places where photographers, fishermen, travelers want to go.
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- professional guides
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Airport/Departure Tax
- Brunch
- Dinner
- Lunch
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meet
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.
Additional Information
The main meeting place is Republic Square near the Marriott Hotel. but if the group stays within a kilometer radius from this point in one hotel, then we can collect participants from this hotel.
Meeting / End Points
- The Marriott Hotel is located on Republic Square, Vazgen Sargsyan street.
