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Group Tour: Garni & Geghard with Lavash Baking
4 h
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About this activity
10:00 Departure from Yerevan.
First we will drive to Garni Temple which is around 45 minutes from Yerevan. On the way we will stop at Charent's Arch, from where to can enjoy the magnificent view to Mount Ararat and Sis. After taking beautiful pictures from there we will continue our way to Garni Temple. Garni is the only Pegan temple left in Armenia. The temple stands on a high plateau overlooking the Azat river gorge. It is also home to the roman bath house with the mysterious mosaic, made out of 30,000 pieces of natural stones, as well as the ruins of the royal palace, dating back to 3rd century A.D.
We will also go to a local house where you can see how local Armenian bread is being baked, Armenians named the bread Lavash. So you can enjoy the Lavash baking process and taste it.
Then we will continue our way to Geghard Monastery which is the masterpiece of the 13th century Armenian architecture. At fist the monastery was called Ayrivank, but later it was renamed Geghard, as the lance used by Roman soldier to sting Jesus Christ. Monastery is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
15:00 Return to Yerevan.
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First we will drive to Garni Temple which is around 45 minutes from Yerevan. On the way we will stop at Charent's Arch, from where to can enjoy the magnificent view to Mount Ararat and Sis. After taking beautiful pictures from there we will continue our way to Garni Temple. Garni is the only Pegan temple left in Armenia. The temple stands on a high plateau overlooking the Azat river gorge. It is also home to the roman bath house with the mysterious mosaic, made out of 30,000 pieces of natural stones, as well as the ruins of the royal palace, dating back to 3rd century A.D.
We will also go to a local house where you can see how local Armenian bread is being baked, Armenians named the bread Lavash. So you can enjoy the Lavash baking process and taste it.
Then we will continue our way to Geghard Monastery which is the masterpiece of the 13th century Armenian architecture. At fist the monastery was called Ayrivank, but later it was renamed Geghard, as the lance used by Roman soldier to sting Jesus Christ. Monastery is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
15:00 Return to Yerevan.
Included
- Fuel surcharge
- Professional guide
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Bottled water
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in city center
Not included
- Lunch
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Features
Tourism
90%
Cultural
80%
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