Private tour to Garni Temple, Geghard Monastery, Tsaghkadzor, Kecharis Monastery

Private tour to Garni Temple, Geghard Monastery, Tsaghkadzor, Kecharis Monastery

By Jan Armenia Tours

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Free cancellation available
8h
Mobile voucher
Instant confirmation
Selective hotel pickup
Multiple languages

Overview

During this one-day private tour you will visit the unique pagan temple in Armenia – Garni, UNESCO heritage listed monastery – Geghard & Tsaghadzor city!

The pagan temple of Garni was built in the second half of the 1st century by King Trdat III. This is the only pagan temple, which has been preserved on the territory of Armenia. It is supposed that the temple was dedicated to Mithra, the God of the Sun.

Geghard Monastery is one of the greatest medieval architectural structures in Armenia. Geghard is completely hollowed out in a cave, it is also called a “cave monastery”. This monastery was founded in the 4th century AD. in place of the sacred spring, originating in the cave.

Tsaghkadzor is a spa town in Kotayk province of Armenia, it is popular ski and climate destination. Tsaghkadzor means “ravine full flowers”. It is a very beautiful place full of colours. Here you will also visit wonderful medieval monastery Kecharis, it was built in the early-mid ages.

Activity location

Charent's Arch
- Garni, Armenia, Armenia

Meeting/Redemption Point

Yerevan
- Yerevan, Yerevan, Armenia

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8-15 travellers, without guide

8h
English

PRIVATE TOUR: Garni Temple, Symphony of the Stones or Garni Gorge, Geghard Monastery, Tsaghkadzor ropeway, Kecharis Monastery
Duration: 8 hours
Car, Minibus
Pickup included

Travellers

Languages available

Starting time

Price details

€216.75 x 1 Traveller€216.75

Total

Until Sat, 22 Nov

7-15 travellers, with a guide

8h
English

PRIVATE TOUR: Garni Temple, Symphony of the Stones or Garni Gorge, Geghard Monastery, Tsaghkadzor ropeway, Kecharis Monastery
Duration: 8 hours
Car, Minibus
Pickup included

Travellers

Languages available

Starting time

Price details

€294.78 x 1 Traveller€294.78

Total

Until Sat, 22 Nov

What's included, what's not

Private transport
Bottled water
WiFi on board
All taxes, fees and handling charges
English or Russian speaking Guide service (optional)
Air-conditioned vehicle
Professional driver
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Lunch
The entrance fee of Garni temple, Symphony of stones and Tsaghkadzor ropeway

Know before you book

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transport options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Charent's Arch

20m

Charents Arch is located near Yerevan, between the pagan temple of Garni and Geghard Christian monastery complex in the village of Vokhchaberd. At first glance, the Arch seems to be the most ordinary and unremarkable, but coming closer, passing to the platform inside the arch and looking at the panorama, everything becomes clear – this is the best place to admire the great and sacred mountain of Ararat, to be in unity with it and enjoy the beautiful scenery.

Garni Temple

2h
Admission ticket not included

The pagan temple of Garni was built in the second half of the 1st century by King Trdat III. This is the only pagan temple, which has been preserved on the territory of Armenia. After the adoption of Christianity it became the summer residence of Khosrovadukht, sister of King Trdat III. It was destroyed in 1679 by an earthquake. Parts, fragments of graceful columns and wall stones were spread around the temple. It is supposed that the temple was dedicated to Mithra, the God of the Sun.

The Monastery of Geghard

2h

Geghard Monastery is one of the greatest medieval architectural structures in Armenia. Geghard is completely hollowed out in a cave, it is also called a “cave monastery”. This monastery was founded in the 4th century AD. in place of the sacred spring, originating in the cave. The name of the monastery complex Geghard (spear) comes from the Langin’n spear, which pierced the body of Jesus Christ on the cross. At the moment this spear is kept in the museum of Etchmiadzin. The monastery complex Geghard is included in UNESCO World Heritage List.

Tsakhkadzor

2h

Tsaghkadzor is cosy city in Kotayk province of Armenia, a popular ski and climatic resort, which translated from Armenian means “Gorge of Flowers”. Already in the V century BC became aware of the curative properties of the local climate. Stop 6: Kecharis Мonastery The monastery complex Kecharis was erected in the XI century in Tsakhkadzor. In the 12th-13th centuries, Kecharis was considered a major cult centre of Armenia, which had a higher school. The complex consists of three churches, two chapels and a porch, to the west of which, another church with its porch. The main temple is the church of St. Gregory, the first building of the monastery erected by Grigor Magistros Pahlavuni in 1003.

Kecharis Monastery

30m

Kecharis monastery medieval monastery complex is located in the northwestern part of city Tsaghkadzor. It is noteworthy not only with architectural originality, but also with its interesting storey. His formation lasted 220 years, with over 150 years of interruption. Such fate was due to the peculiarities of the historical period. The construction of the monastery began during the reign of the Bagratuni dynasty, and continued by the Pahlavuni dynasty.

Location

Activity location

Charent's Arch
- Garni, Armenia, Armenia

Meeting/Redemption Point

Yerevan
- Yerevan, Yerevan, Armenia

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