Tour to Garni and Geghard

If you like ancient history and have only few days to explore Armenia, you will enjoy this tour to Garni and Geghard. During this trip you will explore capital city Yerevan, the only remaining Pagan temple in Armenia and Geghard monastery - the miracle of Armenian architecture.

DAY 1

Yerevan City Tour

Arrive to Yerevan and city tour. Central streets and avenues of Yerevan, "Cascade" complex - a favorite leisure place of residents and guests. Go to Matenadaran-ancient manuscript repository, one of the largest repositories of ancient manuscripts in the world. Visit to the memorial complex Tsiternakaberd dedicated to the victims of the Armenian Genocide 1915. Saint Gregory the Illuminator Cathedral, which is considered to be the largest religious building in Yerevan. Welcome dinner in the restaurant with folklore program. 

Overnight: Hotel in Yerevan

Meal plan: Dinner

DAY 2

Yerevan – Garni – Geghard – Yerevan

After breakfast Go to Garni and Geghard. Nowadays Garni and Geghard are the most popular and frequently visited places in Armenia, the cradle of Christian civilization which is so rich with historical and cultural monuments. Both of these architectural masterpieces are unique. In Garni you will find the only pagan temple preserved from pre-Christian period and Geghard is famous by its rock-carved constructions. Return to Yerevan.

Overnight: Hotel in Yerevan

Meal plan: Breakfast

DAY 3

Transfer to the airport and departure