What to expect
This is one of the most popular day-trips in Armenia! Our cheerful and friendly staff makes this private tour really unique. The guides speak multiple languages (please mention your preferred language upon request), the drivers are experienced and non-smokers, the cars are clean. Garni Pagan Temple is a masterpiece of classical Hellenistic architecture, built by Armenian king Tirdates 1-st in 1-st century AD. Here Armenian sun god Mihr was worshiped two thousand years ago. Your next destination will be Geghard Monastery, which is a UNESCO world heritage site. The complex is partrly carved in a giant basalt rock. The name Geghard is translated from old Armenian as “spear”. The famous spear which pierced Jesus Christ has been kept here for 5 centuries. Visit the 9-th century Monastery of Sevanavank on top of a rock, on Sevan peninsula. It used to be an island before early 20-th century. ALL ENTRANCE TICKETS ARE INCLUDED IN THE PRICE! Duration: 7 hours Total distance: 220 km