Discover Geghard Monastery and Garni temple, half-day trip – Ararat, Armenia

EXPERIENCE

This 4-5 hour amazing short tour presents two diverse architectural monuments of Pagan and Christian Armenia. It will start from Yerevan, the capital of Armenia.

The first destination will be the Monastery of Geghard. It is a marvelous monastery complex surrounded by cliffs and mountains. Being partially in caves, it is in full harmonization with nature.
This unique example of Armenian medieval architecture is inscribed on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

The next is Garni, the only pagan temple in Armenia, which survived after adopting Christianity. It is located not far from the Geghard monastery.
This is the only standing Greco-Roman colonnaded building in Armenia from the first century A.D., as a temple dedicated to the God of Sun, Mihr.

After the exploration of these fascinating sights, you will return back to the initial meeting point.

HIGHLIGHTS

Admire the medieval Monastery of Geghard
Enjoy the beauty of the only pagan temple of Garni
Explore UNESCO World Heritage sites, learn the importance, and see their majesty

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