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Khor Virap Monastery Garni Temple and Geghard Monastery Tour

By Karavi Tour
Free cancellation available
Price is €42 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

This combined private tour includes visits of some of the most popular attractions of Armenia. During morning time Biblical Mount Ararat is especially beautiful, so the first stop is foreseen at the closest point to the mountain from Armenia – Khor Virap monastery, from where Christianity in Armenia originates. Next on the route is the only pagan temple in Armenia – Garni. And, finally, you will be amazed by the magnificence of the 13th century Geghard monastic complex, partially carved in the rock and included in the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List.

Activity location

  • Khor Virap
    • Highway 11 - Near the village of Pokr Vedi, Artashat
    • 0612, Lusarat, Armenia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Khor Virap
    • Highway 11 - Near the village of Pokr Vedi, Artashat
    • 0612, Lusarat, Armenia

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Khor Virap Monastery Garni Temple and Geghard Monastery Tour in Multilingual
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • Opening hours: Wed 09:00-10:00
  • English

Pickup included

Price details
€42.32 x 1 Adult€42.32

Total
Price is €42.32

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedExtra stops on the route upon request
  • What's includedWhat's includedAir-conditioned vehicles & professional drivers
  • What's includedWhat's includedProfessional guide service
  • What's includedWhat's includedBottled water
  • What's includedWhat's includedVehicle insurance
  • What's includedWhat's includedFree pick-up & drop-off within Yerevan
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedLunch

Know before you book

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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

Khor Virap
  • 1h
This day we are heading towards the Ararat Regionlocated near the border with Turkeymagical for its beautiful landscape dominated by the snow-capped Mount Ararat.Here is the closest and most spectacular view of the gorgeous biblical Mountain Ararat, upon which Noah’s Ark landed after the flood. In Ararart Plain in summer period you can also taste the sweet and incomparable fruit because the place is known also for its fertile soil and favourable climate, which make it an ideal location for growing a wide variety of fruits and vegetables. Some of the most commonly grown crops in the region include grapes, apricots, peaches, apples, pears, tomatoes, cucumbers, aubergines, and various types of melons. The produce from this area is often exported to other parts of Armenia and abroad, contributing to the country's economy. Here we will visitthe monastery of Khor Virap,a place particularly dear to Armenians.
Garni Temple
  • 1h 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
Then we will continue towards Kotayk Regionto discover one of the wonders of the Hellenistic era, the fortress and the temple of Garni which is situated on the top of a well-protected triangular promontory, erected in 77 AD.
The Monastery of Geghard
  • 1h 10m
We will continue to visit the 13th century Ghegardavankthe only rock-carved monastery in Armenia. The name derives from the relic, of a fragment of the spear with which the side of Christ was pierced on the cross. After a full day of exploration return to Yerevan.
Charent's Arch
  • 20m
On the way to Yerevan stop an arch. The arch is dedicated to the famous Armenian poet YeghisheCharents, who loved and admired the beauty of Mount Ararat. The place was chosen accurately: from the arch, you will have the best view of Mount Ararat.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESKhor Virap
    • Highway 11 - Near the village of Pokr Vedi, Artashat
    • 0612, Lusarat, Armenia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEKhor Virap
    • Highway 11 - Near the village of Pokr Vedi, Artashat
    • 0612, Lusarat, Armenia

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