Culture

Garni Temple & Geghard Monastery

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Highland Trails

Overview

The classic half-day: a Hellenistic temple, a basalt gorge and a monastery carved into the rock.

Optional lavash-baking stop in Garni village.

Duration: 6 h
Difficulty: Easy
Languages: Armenian, English, Russian
Destination: Garni, Kotayk

Highlights

The only standing Greco-Roman temple in the region
Basalt columns of the Symphony of Stones
Singing acoustics inside Geghard

What's included

Transport
Guide
Entrance fees

Not included

Personal expenses
Tips for the guide and driver
Travel insurance

Itinerary

- 10:00
  Departure
  From Republic Square.
- 11:00
  Garni Temple
  Guided visit and the Symphony of Stones.
- 13:00
  Geghard
  Rock-cut churches and acoustics.
- 16:00
  Return
  Back in Yerevan.

Meeting point

Republic Square, near the fountainsPlease arrive 15 minutes before departure.

Republic Square, near the fountains