5-Hour Charent's Arch, Geghard Monastery With Garni Temple & Gorge Tour
Highlights
Garni, Yerevan
archaeological, historical, sightseeing
Private Tour
5 Hours
Easy
Arabic, Armenian, English, Persian, Russian
Languages
Arabic, Armenian, English, Persian, Russian
Description
Visit the Garni Temple and Geghard Monastery, the monuments connecting the era of paganism and Hellenism. Explore the temple which is of classical Greek design from the 1st century. Discover the structure of the monastery, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site from the 4th century. Marvel at the Arch of Charents (Charent's Arch). Hike in the Garni Canyon (Garni Gorge) and be rewarded by the natural phenomena of the Stone Symphony on this 5 hours tour.
Itinerary
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Charent's Arch, Geghard Monastery With Garni Temple & Gorge Tour
- Visit Arch of Charents (Charent's Arch), an impressive arch that allows a wonderful view of Mt. Ararat and its surrounding landscape. This arch is dedicated to the famous Armenian poet Yeghishe Charents.
- Continue your tour to the pagan Garni Temple with your Armenia tour guide.
- Explore the temple, built in the 1st century AD by the Armenian King Trdat.
- Marvel at its beautiful structure, built according to the rules of classical Greek architecture and looks very similar to the famous temple of Athens in Greece.
- Start hiking towards the Garni Canyon (Garni Gorge), an impressive natural wonder stone symphony in the Garni Canyon, having huge hanging cliffs and rocks.
- End the tour by visiting the Geghard Monastery, built in the 4th century by the first Armenian Catholicos, Gregory the Illuminator.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
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