Symphony, Arch of Charents, Geghard, Garni, Azat Canyon – Garni, Armenia

EXPERIENCE

Start with pickup from a centrally-located meeting point in Yerevan and hop aboard a comfortable vehicle and relax on the comfortable transfer to the medieval Monastery of Geghard where the spear that wounded Jesus is said to have been brought by the Apostle Jude.

Take in views of the Charents Arch perched on a hill to the right side of the road. The arch memorializes the famous poet Yeghishe Charents and it is is placed at a point that offers uninterrupted views of the majestic Mount Ararat.

Head to the village of Gari where you can spot the only standing Greco-Roman temple in the country, Garni Temple. Continue to the Symphony of Stones, a site that boasts massive hexagon and pentagon basalt columns, reaching impressive heights of nearly 50 meters.

Soak up the natural beauty of this site where the Azat River flows melodiously thorugh a striking canyon. Have free time where you can purchase a tasty meal before returning to your meeting point in Yerevan.

HIGHLIGHTS

Connect with the spiritual with a visit to the Monastery of Geghard
Discover stunning mountain views framed by the spectacular Charent’s Arch
Admire a stunning pre-christian temple that is still standing in Garni
Listen to the Azat River while admiring the beauty of the Symphony of Stones
Enjoy comfortable round-trip transportation to and from the city of Yerevan

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