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Armenia Tour: Explore Garni and Geghard
4.9
993 Ratings
Yerevan
Join the group to explore most amazing attractions of Armenia! First up visit Garni, the only pagan temple which exists in Armenia. See the ‘Lavash’ (Armenian bread) baking is one of the most beautiful and common Armenian national traditions before moving onto Geghard monastery, a complex which is carved in a cave.
Join the group to explore most amazing attractions of Armenia! First up visit Garni, the only pagan temple which exists in Armenia. See the ‘Lavash’ (Armenian bread) baking is one of the most beautiful and common Armenian national traditions before moving onto Geghard monastery, a complex which is carved in a cave.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Hyur Service - the journey’s start and finish
- Charent’s Arch - a scenic viewpoint
- Garni Temple - The Garni Temple, majestically perched on a triangular cape, stands as a unique remnant of Armenia’s pagan heritage. It beautifully combines Greco-Roman and Armenian architectural styles. Commissioned by King Trdat The First in the first…
- Hyur Service - the journey’s start and finish
- Charent’s Arch - a scenic viewpoint
- Garni Temple - The Garni Temple, majestically perched on a triangular cape, stands as a unique remnant of Armenia’s pagan heritage. It beautifully combines Greco-Roman and Armenian architectural styles. Commissioned by King Trdat The First in the first century AD, it was dedicated to the Sun God. Following the adoption of Christianity in 301, the temple’s significance waned, and the Garni fortress became the summer residence for kings. Today, visitors can explore the ruins of the royal palace and a bathhouse featuring a stunning mosaic near the temple. Guests can also participate in a Lavash baking experience nearby.
- Symphony of Stones - In the Garni canyon, visitors can marvel at breathtaking geological formations, characterized by columnar basalts formed from lava flows. These basalt masses are segmented into polyhedral columns, earning the name “Basaltic Organ” due to their regular shapes.
- The Monastery of Geghard - The Geghard Monastery is an unparalleled masterpiece of 13th-century Armenian architecture. Some of the complex’s churches are intricately carved into a massive rock. Initially known as Ayrivank (cave monastery), it was later renamed Geghard (lance) because the lance used by a Roman soldier to pierce Jesus Christ’s side was preserved here for many centuries. Geghardavank is renowned for its acoustics, making it an ideal venue for spiritual songs. The complex is adorned with intricate sculptural details and numerous impressive khachkars (cross-stones). This site is recognized on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List.
What's Included
- Air-conditioned vehicles
- Vehicle & passengers insurance
- Professional guide: ENG + RUS consecutively
- Symphony of stones visit or sujukh-making master class when road to canyon is closed in winter
- WiFi in the vehicles
- Bottled water & pastries | Master class & tasting
- Admission tickets
- Air-conditioned vehicles
- Vehicle & passengers insurance
- Professional guide: ENG + RUS consecutively
- Symphony of stones visit or sujukh-making master class when road to canyon is closed in winter
- WiFi in the vehicles
- Bottled water & pastries | Master class & tasting
- Admission tickets
What's Not Included
- Lunch stop
- Hotel pick-up & drop-off
- Lunch stop
- Hotel pick-up & drop-off
Additional Information
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- The duration is approximate
- Seats will not be known in advance
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- The duration is approximate
- Seats will not be known in advance
Location
Hyur Service (Head Office)
Nalbandyan poxoc
on the left hand, little bit down from Nalbandyan and Tumanyan corner
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(993 Ratings)
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Al966
Sep 17, 2025
Bravo Armenia 🇦🇲Bravo Hyur🙏 - Our trip to Armenia with Hyur-guides Karen, Marina and driver Aro were absolutely wonderdul, I can't recommend them enough! HYUR Tours include many ancient monasteries perched on cliffs to vibrant views of Mount Ararat plus welcoming lunches, & wine tours said to feature grapes from the family of seeds found on Noahs Arch! Moments of the Hyur tours lets you taste the true Armenia❤️🇦🇲 a country with beautiful history -with a soul that's both ancient and modern.🙏
April Leforte
Canada
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Rene_t
Sep 16, 2025
Well organised and plenty to see, recommended. - Our group of 15 or so people packed so much into six hours, across Garni, Gegherd and the Symphony of Stones. Our our guide was very friendly and knowledgable too. To be honest, everything was really well organised from the moment I arrived at their office in downtown Yerevan (which was really easy to find). Booking said there was no lunch, but there was plenty of Lavash bread, Armenian cheese and herbs to go around. Thanks very much!
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Irap80
Sep 16, 2025
A short but eventful tour. - A short but eventful tour. We visited many places in short time. The lavash baking workshop was amazing. Our guide Manya gave us all the information we needed, maybe a bit too much. But I wish we had more free time in Geghard, because a half an hour wasn't enough.
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433kaseemb
Sep 13, 2025
Great views, great time, great food - Great tour! Beautiful landscapes and architecture. Sam was very knowledgeable and answered even the most trivial questions very thoroughly. Despite the roads being messed up due to a recent landslide, Levon got us to each place safely and without issue. Highly recommend the lavash master baking class. You never understand how hard it is to roll out that dough until you try!
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565amilv
Sep 12, 2025
The perfect tour for anyone that enjoys natural beautiful and rich history! - What a tour! Easily the best tour I’ve ever been on. Anna was an amazing tour guide, and Armen was a superb driver. We got to see so much in just a few hours, and every sight was more stunning than the last. Highly recommend for anyone that wants to see the natural beauty in Armenia, and learn more about the back story of the country. Will definitely be encouraging any friends or family that visit to take this tour!
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Go752486
Sep 8, 2025
Beautiful short excursions around Yerevan - The Symphony of Stones was amazing, the Lavash baking experience was fun, and the cave church at Geghard is definitely worth a visit. I highly recommend joining a tour with this travel agency!
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Marvin
Sep 8, 2025
Great trip with an informative tour guide. - Well organised trip with a very knowledgeable tour guide. Very informative and patient.
It was my birthday and she secretly arranged a small suprise birthday cake which was a lovely gesture.
The locations that we went were very interesting and really worth the visit.
The tour company actually made the experience one to remember.
Next time I am I Yerevan I will definitely use this company again.
Clean bus, safe coach driver and great tour guide.
100 out of 100 for customer care
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Matti13
Sep 8, 2025
Experiences of Armenian history - This tour combines different souls of Armenia. First of all paganism, with the beautiful temple of Garni, the excellent culinary tradition with the short but effective master class where you can see the preparation and cooking of lavash, and finally the extraordinaryness of the monastery of Geghard.
Guide Eduard and driver Khachik made everything extraordinary.
This tour combines Armenia's different souls. First, paganism, with the beautiful Garni Temple; the excellent culinary tradition, with a short but effective master class where you can see how lavash is prepared and baked; and finally, the extraordinary Geghard Monastery. The tour guide Eduard and driver Khachik made everything extraordinary.
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Raed
Sep 8, 2025
Wow wow wow - A Fantaastic day, this is my Second tour with our Guide Gayene , the kindest and knowledgeable guide we have had so far. The tour starts of with a view point of the illusive mount Ararat then to the Pagan Temple at Garni, one word Wow the views are breathtaking. Then of to an authentic Lavash baking session followed by a magical walk between the stones of symphony. We ended the tour at the Geghard Monastery surrounded by the high gorge walls. A memorable day thanks to the Hyur professional team of guides and drivers!!
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Sophiedl9353ub
Sep 19, 2025
Great first experience - Thanks to Eduard our guide.
We left by minibus, for 30 minutes drive (you have to hang on because the roads are a bit chaotic, but we had a great driver)
The scenery is worth it.
Very nice excursion, we would have liked more time in Geghard.
Do not hesitate to dissociate yourself from the visit to better enjoy.
The little extra: we can participate in the lavash workshop
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