Khor Virap – Garni Geghard – Reservoir in the mountains

GARNI PAGAN TEMPLE 

The temple can be described in a few words - harmony, nature, tranquility!!!  A genuine and only masterpiece of Hellenistic architecture in Armenia – The pagan temple of the sun is a favorite place of the Armenian kings. Mosaic floor – the most impressive part of the  building,  the only example of a complete  mosaic preserved in Armenia, dating back to the 3rd century. It is made of stones of 15 shades depicting mythical  heroes and  water scenes from the sea goddess Tethys.

SYMPHONY OF STONES 

Nature showed itself in all its glory - Incredibly beautiful! This natural monument is called the “Symphony of Stones.” or “Basalt Organ”, who is the composer of this beauty – nature itself. The symphony of stones is represented by huge hexagonal and pentagonal basalt pillars (almost 50 m high), which, with their amazing symmetry, seem to be man-made.

MASTER CLASS OF BAKING LAVASH * optional

Pita bread – one of the most   popular culinary highlights of Armenia, which is an integral part of Armenian cuisine. During this master class, you will master the thousand-year-old technique of making lavash and, of course, try it with fresh herbs and delicious local cheese. You will keep this impression for life. We try the aromatic lavash with cheese and herbs - as the Armenians say – hats u paneer – brduch)) - very tasty)

GEGHARD ROCK MONASTERY
 
Visiting the monastery –   Each person imagines the life that once boiled in him. One of such abodes of faith is Ancient, like the world itself, the Geghard monastery, where the source of holy water comes from. Geghard is famous as the City of 40 altars, and to this day local residents come to this wonderful temple to ask for – Blessings – Birth – Grace is from the Almighty Creator. Let's hear evening prayers in hymns in Geghard.

AZAT RESERVOIR 

Very beautiful place. Quiet, calm, clear water, nature in all its glory

DATE WITH MOUNT ARARAT / KHOR VIRAP 

A majestic panorama opens from the Ararat plain,   Greater Ararat, which Armenians call Masis.  Like two dumb brothers, they stand guard, guarding the plain and its cities. According to Armenian legend, when the whole world was flooded with water, Noah's Ark moored to the slopes of these giants.

Khor Virap with a panorama of Mount Ararat. Come to Armenia and not go on a date with Mount Ararat? Well, no way) Like a vigilant guard, he guards the serene peace of the snow cap of Ararat, rising a little further away. For the whole of Armenia, the monastery

Khor Virap — a significant historical place, because it was here in 301 that the ruler of the country converted to Christianity, then making it the state religion.    

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The tour starts from the city of Yerevan, the cities of Ararat, Garni, Geghard

.What is included in the price?

• organization of a competent tour

• professional guide services

• driver services

• fuel

• wine tasting * optional

What is not included in the price and is paid additionally?

• entrance tickets to the Garni Temple — 1,500 AMD per person

• merry little train to the symphony of stones — 500 AMD per person

• dinner/lunch

Order cancellation conditions:

If a tourist cancels an excursion in less than 3 days, the penalty is 100%. 

Important:

• The company is not responsible for lost items.
• Responsibility for having an individual insurance policy falls on the tourist.