Garni, Geghard, Azat Reservoir tour

Tour program

• Garni
• Geghard
• Azat Reservoir

Tour inclusion

• Professional Guide+driver service
• Air-conditioned vehicle-4-18 seats

Tour exclusions

• Garni temple entrance fee-4 dollars

1. Garni temple

The temple, built in the first century and had been around for centuries, was destroyed and stood up again. It tells about pre-Christian Armenia and the Armenian people. The temple dedicated to Mithra, the God of the Sun, is the only preserved pagan temple both in Armenia and in the territory of the former USSR. The temple was destroyed by a devastating earthquake in 1679 and was restored for about 8 years, 1968-75.

2. Garni gorge,symphony of stones

The next stop is the basalt organ, the Symphony of Stones. The accumulation of naturally cut stones with wonderful symmetry is a true natural wonder and also part of the UNESCO World Heritage. The hexagonal stones, stretched one after the other across the canyon, look like an organ, hence the name.

3. Geghard monastery

The ancient name of this rock-hewn monastery was Ayrivank due to the 140 caves in the surrounding mountains, which were inhabited by monks. Later, the holy relic Geghard brought here gave the monastery its current name, Geghardavank. The weapon of the Roman centurion Longianos, the holy relic Geghard, with which Christ was wounded, is now kept in the Holy Mother See of Etchmiatsin.

4.Azat Reservoir

A hidden gem surrounded by dramatic cliffs and untouched nature. This peaceful stop allows you to take in the beauty of the shimmering waters against the backdrop of Armenia’s rugged landscape.