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Day trip to: Garni and Geghard

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Duration

clock4 to 5 hours

Overview

    First, visit the Eastern part of Armenia and make a short stop at Charent's Arch, from where you can enjoy a wonderful view to the mount of Ararat. The next stop is the Garni Temple, the only example of a pagan temple left in Armenia. Admire the temple's unique blend of Greco-Roman and Armenian styles, and learn how it was built in the 1st century AD by King Trdat the First and dedicated to the God of Sun. Hear how, after adopting Christianity in 301AD, the pagan temple lost its significance and the fortress of Garni was transformed into a summer residence of the kings. The ruins of the royal palace, including some stunning mosaic works, can be found near the temple.

    Continue to Geghard monastery, the unsurpassed masterpiece of 13th century Armenian architecture. Some of the churches of the complex are masterfully hewed in a huge rock, and you'll have chance to explore inside the cave monastery, with its rich sculptural embellishments and many khachkars (cross-stones).

What's Included

  • Professional English or Russian speaking guide driver
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Water
  • Taxes

What to Expect

    Explore Armenia with our unforgettable journey! Start your adventure with a stop at Charent's Arch, where you'll be treated to a breathtaking view of Mount Ararat. Next, visit the magnificent Garni Temple, the only remaining pagan temple in Armenia. Marvel at its unique blend of Greco-Roman and Armenian architectural styles. Discover how it was dedicated to the God of Sun and later transformed into a summer residence for kings. But the journey doesn't end there! Continue on to the remarkable Geghard Monastery, a masterpiece of 13th-century Armenian architecture. Be awed by the expertly hewn churches within the cave monastery, nestled in a massive rock. Explore the rich sculptural embellishments and encounter the many intricately carved khachkars that adorn this spiritual marvel. Unravel the secrets of this ancient site as you wander through its historic halls and embrace the spiritual ambiance that echoes through the centuries. Finish the trip with a visit to Symphony of Stones.

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