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Garni, Geghard, lavash baking, symphony of stones

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Overview


Individual guided tour: antient temple of Garni (I century), Geghard monastery (Included in UNESCO list), Armenian traditional bread lavash baking master class, walk to the Azat river canyon, with amazing view on symphony of stones.

Highlights


  • One of the most popular travel destinations in Armenia
  • Amazing combination of the history and nature
  • Comfortable transportation, excellent guides
  • Master class - real opportunity to try
Garni, Geghard, lavash baking, symphony of stones

Description


Garni, Geghard, lavash baking, symphony of stones

Visit to Geghard monastery. The monastery was founded in the 4th century on the site of a sacred spring originating in a cave. Therefore, it was originally called Ayrivank, which means "cave monastery". Built in the XII-XIII centuries. The modern name Geghard means the spear with which, according to legend, the Roman legionary pierced Christ (originally the spear was kept in this monastery, and now it is exhibited in the Etchmiadzin treasury museum). The complex consists of the main church, a vestibule, two churches carved into the rock, a chapel and the Church of the Holy Virgin. Listed by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage Site.

The next stop is the pagan temple of Garni (founded in the 1st century AD). The Temple of Garni is the only surviving monument in the region dating back to the era of paganism and Hellenism. After the adoption of Christianity, the temple was turned into the summer residence of the Armenian kings. Today, around the temple, you can see the remains of an ancient fortress, the royal palace and, of great interest, the royal bath with multi-colored mosaics and a mysterious inscription - “We worked without getting anything”

We will take part in the ceremony of baking Armenian traditional bread lavash (with tasting). The craftsmanship of baking lavash bread is included in the UNESCO Intangible Heritage List. If you wish, you can organize lunch in one of the gastro yards in the village of Garni (price - from $18 per person).

After the master class in the village of Garni, we'll take a short stroll into the gorge, where you'll encounter a unique natural wonder – the Symphony of Stones or basalt organ.

What's included


  • Inclusions:
  • Transportation
  • Guide services
  • All taxes
  • Exclusions:
  • Lunch, from USD 18 per person
  • Entry ticket to Garni temple, 1500 AMD per person
  • Entry ticket to Azat canyon, 200 AMD per person
  • Lavash master class, 10,000 AMD for a group up to 6 persons

Itinerary


  1. Visited Places:
  2. Charents' Arch
  3. Geghard
  4. Garni temple
  5. Symphony of Stones

After the pick-up from the hotel you will visit the following places.

1. Charents Arch

One of the best places to admire the Ararat valley and one of the symbols of Armenia - Ararat mountain

2. Geghard monastery

The monastery was founded in the 4th century on the site of a sacred spring originating in a cave. Built in the XII-XIII centuries. Listed by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage Site.

3. Pagan temple of Garni

The Temple of Garni is the only surviving monument in the region dating back to the era of paganism and Hellenism.

4. Baking Armenian traditional bread lavash (with tasting)

The craftsmanship of baking lavash bread is included in the UNESCO Intangible Heritage List

5. Symphony of Stones or basalt organ

A short stroll into the gorge, where you'll encounter a unique natural wonder.

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