• Charent’s Arch - While traveling through the village of Voghjaberd, the architect Rafael Israelyan frequently observed the breathtaking view of Mount Ararat from a nearby hill. In 1957, Israelyan completed his design, known as the Mount Ararat Temple. The final line of Yeghishe Charents’s poem is prominently engraved on the entrance: “Go to the world; there is no white peak like Ararat, like the path of unripe glory; I love my Masis mountain.” The site soon became popularly known as The Arch of Charents. The tour begins with the viewpoint of Mount Ararat, a symbol of Armenia.
• The Monastery of Geghard - Geghard Monastery, a medieval site in the Kotayk province, is partially carved into the surrounding mountain and encircled by cliffs. The name Geghard, or Geghardavank, meaning “the Monastery of the Spear,” is derived from the spear that pierced Jesus during the Crucifixion. It is believed that Apostle Jude, known here as Thaddeus, brought the spear to Armenia, where it was kept with other relics. It is now displayed in the Echmiadzin treasury. The monastery complex is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with enhanced protection status.
• Symphony of Stones - The next destination is the basalt organ, known as the Symphony of Stones. This natural marvel, featuring a collection of symmetrically cut stones, is part of the UNESCO World Heritage. The hexagonal stones, aligned across the canyon, resemble an organ, giving it its name.
• Garni Temple - Built in the first century, the Garni Temple has endured through the ages, telling the story of pre-Christian Armenia and its people. Dedicated to Mithra, the God of the Sun, it is the only surviving pagan temple in Armenia and the former USSR. The temple was destroyed by a severe earthquake in 1679 and was restored between 1968 and 1975.
• Garni - The tour concludes with a lavash master class, where participants can observe the baking of the renowned Armenian bread, lavash.

• Guide service
• Transport service
• Lavash baking master class

• Entrance fee for Garni - 1500 AMD
• Entrance fee of Symphony of Stones - 300 AMD

Garni Temple, a renowned historical and architectural landmark popular with tourists, is situated in the Kotayk Province. It stands as the sole surviving structure from Armenia’s pagan era, dedicated to the god Mihr.

Before arriving at the temple, there will be a stop at Charents Arch, offering a breathtaking view of Mount Ararat.

The tour will then proceed to Geghard Monastery (Ayrivank), where, according to legend, the spear that pierced Christ was kept from the 13th century.

Additionally, the tour includes a visit to the Azat River Gorge to witness the “Symphony of Stones,” a natural wonder. This monument, also known as the “Basalt Organ,” is celebrated for its impressive, seemingly man-made rock formations.

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