Garni temple and Geghard monastery

Trekking in Garni gorge

 

 

Duration: 6-7 hours

Tracking grade: Medium difficulty and does not require special physical training

Average trekking time: 4 hours 

Best Season: May to Oct

 

What you need:

Trekking shoe, waterproof clothing, a hat from the sun, sunglases, tourist backpack, and extra clothes.

 

Day trip to Garni temple. It is unique survived example of heathen culture in Armenia. It is blend of Greco-Roman and Armenian styles.

Lunch in Garni with participation in the preparation of the traditional Armenian bread ''lavash'' and charming walk along the river at the base of the basaltic colonnades.

Then we will visit the beautiful monastery of Geghard, located in a deep canyon carved into the rock. It is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage List.

The spectacular towering cliffs surrounding the monastery are part of the Azat rever gorge, and are included together with the monastery in the World Heritage Site listing.

Return to Yerevan.

 

Included in the services:

⦁            Transportations with private car or minibus

⦁            Tour guide speaking English, French, Italian, Spanish, German, Russian

⦁            Participation in the preparation of lavash                

⦁            All entrance fees as itinerary

 

 

Not included:

⦁            Insurance

⦁             Personal gears (clothes, shoes,...)

⦁            Meals

⦁            Tips

⦁            Entrance fees for extra visits