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Tour in Ancient Garni & Medieval Geghard - Discovering Armenia's Masterpieces
5 h
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About this activity
Discover the historical villages of Garni and Geghard. With a backdrop of beautiful landscapes, this tour explores the Sun Temple of Garni and the Geghard Cave Monastery, as well as the scenic Garni Canyon.
The spiritual histories of Paganism and Christianity come alive on this tour of key religious sites in the Kotayk region. Ideal for travellers hoping to learn more about this complex culture, this tour explores the Pagan Temple Garni and nearby Christian Monastery of Geghard.
At 10:00 you will meet our colleague in front of the main door of the Yerevan History Museum then you will be departed to the Kotayk province, the first stop is the village of Garni. Here the guests visit the magnificent Hellenistic Sun Temple of Garni: it's the only classical standing Greco-Roman colonnaded assembly in Armenia and a best-known structure and symbol of pre- christian Armenia. It was built in 76 AD, during the reign of King Tiridates I, in the first century AD as a temple to Mihr, the god of sun.
Afterwards, the tour moves to Garni Canyon, where the famous rock formations of hexagonal cylinders make up the "Symphony of Stones".
The final stop of the tour is Geghard Cave Monastery, a huge building, partially carved from the mountain rock it is built upon. Here the spectacular towers and unique lighting conditions create an unforgettable sight. After exploring this UNESCO World Heritage Site, guests will be transported back to their accommodations in Yerevan.
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The spiritual histories of Paganism and Christianity come alive on this tour of key religious sites in the Kotayk region. Ideal for travellers hoping to learn more about this complex culture, this tour explores the Pagan Temple Garni and nearby Christian Monastery of Geghard.
At 10:00 you will meet our colleague in front of the main door of the Yerevan History Museum then you will be departed to the Kotayk province, the first stop is the village of Garni. Here the guests visit the magnificent Hellenistic Sun Temple of Garni: it's the only classical standing Greco-Roman colonnaded assembly in Armenia and a best-known structure and symbol of pre- christian Armenia. It was built in 76 AD, during the reign of King Tiridates I, in the first century AD as a temple to Mihr, the god of sun.
Afterwards, the tour moves to Garni Canyon, where the famous rock formations of hexagonal cylinders make up the "Symphony of Stones".
The final stop of the tour is Geghard Cave Monastery, a huge building, partially carved from the mountain rock it is built upon. Here the spectacular towers and unique lighting conditions create an unforgettable sight. After exploring this UNESCO World Heritage Site, guests will be transported back to their accommodations in Yerevan.
Included
- Bottled water
- Professional guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
- Lunch
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
Features
Tourism
85%
Cultural
70%
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