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Private Tour to Garni Temple, Geghard & Khor Virap Monasteries, Azat Reservoir
- Duration9 hours
- Max Travelers15 people
- Free CancellationUp to 24 hrs
- CategoryAdditional fees, Bus Tours
Overview
Discover three cultural highlights of Armenia during a one-day trip from Yerevan. This 9-hours tour in Armenia includes – Khor Virap monastery, Charents Arch, Garni – Greco-Roman pagan temple, UNESCO-listed medieval monastery of Geghard and Azat reservoir. Choose this individual tour, book it with us and let us show you the Land of old Legends, Biblical Stories and Ancient History!
Highlights:
-Khor Virap Monastery
-Azat Reservoir
-Symphony of the Stones
-Geghard Monastery
-Garni Temple
-Arch of Charents
Gallery
What's included
Private transportation
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Bottled water
WiFi on board
Professional guide (if the guide option is selected)
Air-conditioned vehicle
Professional driver
What's Not included
Food and drinks
Lunch
Garni Temple and Symphony of the Stones
Anything not mentioned in the u201cInclusionsu201d section
Itinerary
Khor Virap u2013 Armenian monastery, built in 642, translated from Armenian means u201cdeep holeu201d. Khor Virap is one of the shrines of the Armenian Apostolic Church, a place of pilgrimage. The most interesting fact of this monastery is the fact that it was built on the site of the royal prison, where Gregory the Illuminator was previously imprisoned u2013 the patron saint and the first official head of the Armenian Apostolic Church by the Armenian king for 13 years. From the territory of the monastery there is an unusual view of the biblical mountain Ararat.
You will have a photo-stop near Azat Reservoir. It is one of the most beautiful reservoirs in the Republic of Armenia. It is located in the region Ararat and is quite close to the magical temple Garni. You have a great opportunity to visit this amazing place and see that gorgeous view.
Geghard Monastery is one of the greatest medieval architectural structures in Armenia. Geghard is completely hollowed out in a cave, it is also called a u201ccave monasteryu201d. This monastery was founded in the 4th century AD. in place of the sacred spring, originating in the cave. The name of the monastery complex Geghard (spear) comes from the Langinu2019n spear, which pierced the body of Jesus Christ on the cross. At the moment this spear is kept in the museum of Etchmiadzin. The monastery complex Geghard is included in UNESCO World Heritage List.
The pagan temple of Garni was built in the second half of the 1st century by King Trdat III. This is the only pagan temple, which has been preserved on the territory of Armenia. After the adoption of Christianity it became the summer residence of Khosrovadukht, sister of King Trdat III. It was destroyed in 1679 by an earthquake. Parts, fragments of graceful columns and wall stones were spread around the temple. It is supposed that the temple was dedicated to Mithra, the God of the Sun.
Charents Arch is located near Yerevan, between the pagan temple of Garni and Geghard Christian monastery complex in the village of Vokhchaberd. At first glance, the Arch seems to be the most ordinary and unremarkable, but coming closer, passing to the platform inside the arch and looking at the panorama, everything becomes clear u2013 this is the best place to admire the great and sacred mountain of Ararat, to be in unity with it and enjoy the beautiful scenery.
Good to know
Infants are required to sit on an adultu2019s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.