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Winter: Charents’ Arch, Garni, Geghard, Lavash baking masterclass
- Duration4 hours
- Max Travelers15 people
- Free CancellationUp to 24 hrs
- CategoryAgent Low Quality Product, Bus Tours
Overview
Enjoy the breathtaking view of Mount Ararat from the Arch of Charents, visit the only temple in Armenia connected to Paganism and admire the unique cave monastery – Geghard. This tour will give you opportunity to get acquainted with the history, culture, traditions of our beautiful country and try to bake traditional Armenian bread – lavash.
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What's included
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Lavash baking masterclass
What's Not included
Meals during the trip
Entrance tickets to Garni
Itinerary
From this place it seems that Ararat is not on the ground, but is u201changing downu201d from the sky. The Arch was named in honour of Armenian poet Yeghishe Charents.
The temple Garni is the only monument connecting with the era of paganism and Hellenism, dedicated to the sun god Mithra. The temple is built according to the rules of the classical Greek architecture and looks very similar to the famous temple of Athens in Greece.
The monastery was built in the 4th century by The First Armenian Catholicos - Gregory the Illuminator. Initially it was called Airivank (cave monastery), then was renamed Geghard, which means .
Good to know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adultu2019s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.