Garni, Geghard & Symphony of Stones Private Tour from Yerevan
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Yerevan, Armenia
- 5 to 6 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Discover the complexity of Armenia’s religious history during this private tour from Yerevan. First, visit the town of Garni where you can visit a temple built in the first century AD dedicated to the sun god Mithra. Then, visit the famous cave monastery of Geghard, built in the 4th century by Saint Gregory the Illuminator. You can also see the view of Mt. Ararat from Charent’s Arch on the way.
- Visit Garni Temple and Geghard Monastery on a half-day tour
- Learn about paganism and Hellenism in Armenia
- Explore the cave monastery built by the First Armenian Catholicos
- A private guide and vehicle ensure a personalized experience
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transport by air-conditioned vehicle according to the number of participants
- Food and drinks
- Lunch
- Garni entrance tickets
- Symphony of Stones entrance ticket
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
Please mention the exact location in the city center you want to be picked up at. Note that depending on the weather conditions, especially in winter, the visit to Symphony of Stones can be cancelled.
Itinerary
1
Charent's Arch
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Garni Temple
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
3
Garni Gorge
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
4
The Monastery of Geghard
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Dress code is smart casual
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.9
based on 24 reviews
Marta_T, Apr 2025
amazing tour with an amazing guide. learnt loads and saw the most beautiful sights
highly recommended
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Dear Marta, we are so glad to hear you had such a great experience! Thanks for the kind words—means a lot. Hope to see you on another adventure soon!
Prerna_J, Feb 2025
We took the private tour without guide to garni and gerghard. We were already informed about not being able to visit symphony of stones due to weather conditions. Artur was an excellent driver and he navigated the snow filled roads smoothly and ensured we reached the two sites.
However on the backend side of the tour, there is room for improvement as we didn’t get clear information whether our tour is entirely on or cancelled due to the weather.
Response from Host, Feb 2025
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We're thrilled to hear that Artur was able to navigate the snow-filled roads smoothly and make your visit to Garni and Geghard memorable. We truly appreciate your feedback regarding the communication around the tour, and we’ll certainly work on improving clarity around such details for future tours. Your comments help us enhance the experience for all of our guests. We hope to welcome you again soon for another adventure! Safe travels!
Erik_E, Dec 2024
Artur was a great driver and shared a ton of insight about Armenia. Great way to experience some amazing sites!
Response from Host, Dec 2024
Dear Erik, thank you for your review. We are happy to know you had a great experience with our company.
Come and see us again!
Roberta_B, Aug 2024
Good solution to visit the main sites of Armenia in one day, mixing nature and history, with comfortable pick-up/drop-off at the hotel and private driver.
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Dear Roberta, thank you forsharing your experience with other travellers. We are thrilled to know you are satisfied with the services of our company.
We will be looking forward to hosting you in Armenia again.
SARA_H, Jun 2024
Our driver and guide were both very pleasant. Our guide, Meline, provided a good amount of information and was great with our daughter. The sites were interesting, moving, and beautiful.
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Thank you Sarah so much for your kind words! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour with our company.
We look forward to welcoming you on more adventures in the future!
Constantinos_M, Sep 2023
Although this was a private tour without a guide, our driver proved to be an excellent guide himself! He spoke English well and gave us loads of information along the way making our experience quite memorable! The car was clean and comfortable with drinking water provided . The whole tour was flexible according to our priorities. Very enjoyable day, highly recommended.
Response from Host, Sep 2023
Dear Constantinos, thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review of your private tour experience with us! We are delighted to hear that you had such a memorable and enjoyable day. Flexibility is a core value of our tours, and we're delighted to learn that the tour was tailored to your priorities. Our aim is to provide a personalized experience that meets the unique preferences and interests of each guest.
We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future for more unforgettable adventures.
Rob_S, Apr 2023
It was a beautiful trip and the friendly driver-guide was excellent! The monastery and temple are wonderful and interesting. Highly recommended!
Response from Host, Apr 2023
Dear Rob Stevens, thank you for this 5-star review and recommendation. We highly appreciate that. We are glad to know you enjoyed your tour to Garni and Geghard.
Hope to see you again to show you other marvels of Armenia's heritage.
Lilla_L, Apr 2022
I travelled together with my partner, it is not the first time for me to see these monuments, but a first time for him. Our driver was really nice, the whole experience was quite okay, and my partner really enjoyed it. :)
Response from Host, Apr 2022
Dear Lilia, thank you for sharing your experience with others. So nice to know you and your partner liked your trip to Garni and Geghard.
Come back to Armenia soon to discover other places of interest.
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