Cultural Tour - Garni Temple and Geghard Monastery

Your exciting daily excursion starts with a short sightseeing tour through Yerevan. See the attractions of one of the oldest capitals worldwide and take beautiful souvenir photos during the photo stops. Listen to the background information your guide provides you about all the interesting sides in Yerevan before heading further.

Explore the medieval monastery Geghard which is partially carved out of the adjacent mountain. Parts of it where built in the fourth century others have been added in 1215. Get to know why the monastery is called Geghard and be inspired by its uniqueness. This UNESCO World Heritage Site will catch you for sure.

Your final destination is the Garni Temple. It’s the only pagan temple that survived the USSR rule. Built in Greece-Roman style it could be as well located in Italy. Admire the symbol of pre-Christian Armenia and its amazing architecture. Listen to its history of origins and find out why it is dedicated to the god of sun Mithra.

You'll be picked up at your hotel in Yerevan.