Overview
Private half day tour to Garni temple and Geghard UNESCO monastery with comfortable and well maintained car. English speaking driver/guide will assist you on the way.
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
- Badge of Excellence
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Private transportation
In-vehicle air conditioning
Surcharges on fuel
Parking fees
Lunch
Entrance ticket to Garni temple
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What to expect
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Charent's Arch
30 min
Charents Arch is located on the road to Garni and is used as a spectacular place to view Mt. Ararat and her valley. On a clear day it provides a simply spectacular view. This monument (architect: Raphael Israyelian) was erected in 1957. The site has a breathtaking view of Mount Ararat from here. The words carved on the arch belong to one of Armenia's most famous poets, Yeghisheh Charents (1897-1937), and locals refer to the arch as Charents
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Garni Temple
1 hour
The Temple of Garni is the only standing Greco-Roman colonnaded building in Armenia and the former Soviet Union. An Ionic pagan temple located in the village of Garni, Armenia, it is the best-known structure and symbol of pre-Christian Armenia.
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The Monastery of Geghard
1 hour
The monastery of Geghard and the Upper Azat Valley contains a number of churches and tombs, most of them cut into the living rock, which illustrate Armenian medieval architecture at its highest point. The complex of medieval buildings is set into a landscape of great natural beauty, at the entrance to the Azat Valley. High cliffs from the northern side surround the complex while the defensive wall encircles the rest.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Asia/Yerevan).
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 6 travelers per booking
FAQs about Half day tour to Garni, Geghard, Charents's arch
Can I cancel Half day tour to Garni, Geghard, Charents's arch for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 4 hours.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What's included?
- Private transportation
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Surcharges on fuel
- Parking fees
What's not included?
- Lunch
- Entrance ticket to Garni temple
Which places does it visit?
It visits Charent's Arch, Garni Temple, The Monastery of Geghard.
What fitness level is needed?
It is suitable for all physical fitness levels.
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