Half day tour to Garni, Geghard, Charents's arch

4 h
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Itinerary
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Stop At: Charent's Arch, Garni Armenia

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

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Garni Temple, Geghard Monastery Road H3, Garni Armenia

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.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: The Monastery of Geghard, Geghard Armenia

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.

Duration: 1 hour

Included
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Private transportation
  • Fuel surcharge
  • Parking Fees
Not included
  • Lunch
  • Entrance ticket to Garni temple
  • Entry/Admission - Garni Temple
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Infant seats available
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
95% Cultural
75%