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Tour to Garni Temple & Geghard Monastery

Garni
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Duration

5-6 hours

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

4 people

Languages

English

Overview

Tour to Garni Temple & Geghard Monastery

Today we will visit the only Pagan Temple not only in Armenia but in the former USSR as well as one of the most unique rock-cut monasteries in the world.

Highlights

  • Visit the only Pagan Temple not only in Armenia but in the former USSR
  • Visit a UNESCO heritage site - Geghard Monastery
  • We will see how the Armenian bread "Lavash" is baked

Itinerary

Tour to Garni Temple & Geghard Monastery

Leaving the frantic pace of the city we are heading towards Garni Pagan Temple, the only Hellenistic Temple in the Caucasus and the former USSR. Gracing the hillside the pagan temple was dedicated to the God of Sun, Mithra. It was built in 77A.D. by the Armenian King Tiridates I. Proceed to Geghard Monastery, an incredible ancient Armenian monastery, partly carved out of a mountain. It is said that the Holy Lance that pierced the body of Christ was kept here. The architectural forms and the decoration of Geghard's rock premises show that Armenian builders could not only create superb works of architecture out of stone, but also hew them in solid rock. It is included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Drive back to Yerevan.

Included/Excluded

  • Transportation with a very comfortable car with a strong AC
  • My services a an English speaking tour guide
  • Free WiFi in the car
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Local Taxes
  • Hotel accommodation
  • Entrance fees
  • Meals

Tour's Location

Garni

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