Garni Temple and Geghard Monastery Half-Day Trip – Ararat Province, Armenia

EXPERIENCE

With your private guide and driver you drive to Garni Fortress, the most beloved summer residence of the Armenian royal dynasties. Travel 2000 years back in time as your guide is showing you around the impressive 1st century Hellenistic Temple (the only one in the former USSR), the royal Roman Baths with a colorful mosaic, the palace ruins. The temple is set against the backdrop of dramatic mountains.
Afterwards you continue to Geghard, a surreal monastery carved inside a huge solid rock in a magical setting surrounded by incredible rock formations. Your guide will reveal all the secrets and stories behind the marvelous site.
The highlight of your trip will be a lovely walk in the Azat River Gorge to marvel at one of the most beautiful geological wonders of our planet called “Symphony of Stones” – giant hexagonal basalt columns stretching along the river for several kilometers. It’s an amazing site to take the most creative travel photos ever!
Optional lunch; you visit a local villager’s house for a traditional Armenian meal. Your table is set amid the blooming apricot orchard. Roll your sleeves up and join your hosts who will make traditional Armenian bread “lavash” in “tonir” oven. Freshly baked lavash must be the most delicious bread on earth! Enjoy it with delicious home-made cheese and fresh herbs.

HIGHLIGHTS

Visit the only Pagan Temple in Armenia and the USSR
Discover one of the most unique rock-cut monasteries in the world
See how the Armenian traditional bread “Lavash” is baked

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