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Garni Pagan Temple, Geghard Cliff Monastery & Symphony of Stones

Yerevan, UAE Duration: 5 Hours Pickup: Included (Dubai Hotels) Guide: English & Arabic Code: DNT-EVN-01

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Hotel Transfers

4x4 Hotel pickup & drop

Licensed Marshals

DTCM certified team

Experience

Tour Overview

Experience the spiritual and geological wonders of Armenia. Stand before the majestic 1st-century AD Greco-Roman colonnaded Temple of Garni perched dramatically above the Azat River Gorge. Descend into the canyon to witness the basalt hexagonal cliff columns known as the Symphony of Stones, participate in traditional UNESCO Lavash bread-baking in an underground tonir oven, and explore the 4th-century cliff-carved chambers of Geghard Monastery.

Key Moments

Tour Highlights

Tour the 1st-century Greco-Roman Garni Pagan Temple overlooking Azat Gorge
Marvel at the natural basalt hexagonal rock columns of the Symphony of Stones
Explore the UNESCO-listed medieval rock-hewn monastery complex of Geghard
Participate in a masterclass baking traditional Armenian Lavash bread in a tonir oven
Taste fresh warm Lavash with local cheese and fresh herbs
Package Details

What's Included & What's Not

Included in Price

  • Round-trip hotel transfers from Yerevan
  • All entrance tickets to Garni Temple & Geghard Monastery
  • Professional English-speaking licensed guide
  • Traditional Lavash baking masterclass and tasting
  • Bottled mineral water

Not Included

  • Sit-down lunch
  • Personal purchases and tips
Activity Schedule

Day-by-Day Itinerary

09:30 AM Hotel Pickup in Yerevan

Pickup from your Yerevan hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle.

10:15 AM Garni Pagan Temple & Roman Bath

Explore the Greco-Roman sun temple, royal summer palace, and mosaic bath.

11:15 AM Symphony of Stones Gorge

Walk through the dramatic canyon to admire the towering basalt rock pipes.

12:15 PM Lavash Baking Masterclass

Watch and participate in rolling and baking traditional thin Lavash in a clay oven.

01:00 PM Geghard Cliff Monastery

Tour the medieval rock-carved monastic chambers and sacred spring.

02:30 PM Return to Yerevan

Drive back to Yerevan, arriving at your hotel around 3:15 PM.

Important Guidelines

Know Before You Go

Wear comfortable walking shoes for uneven stone paths
Modest dress (shoulders and knees covered) required inside Geghard Monastery
Need Help?

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Garni from Yerevan?

Garni Temple is located only 28 km east of Yerevan, a scenic 40-minute drive through the Kotayk province.

Is Geghard Monastery active?

Yes, Geghard is an active Armenian Apostolic monastery where sacred choral acoustic services are regularly conducted.

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