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9 Hours Armenian Tour Garni Geghard Noratus Sevan Lake
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Yerevan
Discover Armenia's essence in 9 hours: explore Garni, Geghard, Noratus, and Sevan Lake. Meet locals, enjoy a home-cooked lunch, and experience rural life.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Garni Gorge - Start your morning by admiring the magnificence of Azat gorge and the stunning rock formation known as the Symphony of Stones. Unique to Armenia the symmetric basalt columns of the Symphony of Stones are a great start to the tour. Enjoy the sounds of nature as the magnificent river Azat creates the symphony in the stones.
- Garni Temple - Built in 66 AD by King Tirdates I Garni temple is the only surviving pagan temple in Armenia. The temple is done in a typical Greco-Roman style similar to many temples in Greece and Italy. Learn about the history of this one and only temple, how it got to the modern times and how it survived the Christinazation of Armenia. In the temple grounds marvel at the unique roman style bathhouse and its original mosaics that are 2000 years old.
- The Monastery of Geghard - This UNESCO world heritage site is one of a kind. Geghard Monastery is partly carved into the mountain side and the caves that is surrounded by. Marvel at exquisite carvings of pomegranates, grapes and Saints. Learn about the mystical history of the spear that wounded Jesus during the crucifixion and how it got to Geghard Monastery. Enjoy classical Armenian snacks just before heading out for lunch.
- Fantan Farms - Get to know the local rural life of Armenia and specifically the life in the village of Fantan over a home-made lunch. The Essence of Armenia cannot be understood without stepping into the house of typical family. All dietary requirements can be catered to. After lunch coffee/tea and deserts are provided.
- Noratus Cemetery - Be amazed by the sheer number of “khachkar”‘s (stone etched headstones) at the Noratus cemetery and discover the history behind them. Learn about the customs of the locals and the legends they have by exploring this medieval cemetery.
- Monastery Sevanavank - Sitting on top of the hill of Sevan peninsula this Monastery has the best views of Lake Sevan. Built in 10th century Sevanvank has been an important cultural and spiritual century for Armenia.
- Lake Sevan - Appreciate the serenity of Lake Sevan from Sevan peninsula. Lake Sevan is one of the largest and highest freshwater lakes in the world. In the summer time by the agreement of the whole group it is also possible to swim in the lake and cool yourself.
What's Included
- Ticket to Garni Temple
- Ticket to Symphony of Stones
- Professional and safe driver
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Bottled water
- Lunch
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Get into the Essence of Armenia by doing the Essential Armenia tour. Visiting the most important and distinct sites in the country. If you have limited time in the country, this tour is just for you. It is a great way to explore Armenia, by not only, visiting its main sites but also meeting local people, eating in their house and getting to know rural life in Armenia. Our English-only guides will make your journey unforgettable Start your morning by admiring the magnificence of Azat gorge and the stunning rock formation known as the Symphony of Stones. Explore the amazing Geghard monastery carved within a mountain and the iconic Garni temple. Visit a local family and learn about life in the Fantan village over a home cooked lunch. Be amazed by the sheer number of “khachkar’’ (stone etched headstones) at the Noratus cemetery and discover the history behind them. Appreciate the serenity of Lake Sevan from the picturesque Sevanavank perched on top of a hill overlooking the lake.
Location
Envoy Hostel & Tours | Yerevan
Pushkin Street
The tour departs from Envoy Hostel located at 54 Pushkin street. However, the entrance of the hostel is from Parpetsi street.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Matteos19701
Jul 30, 2024
Great places and Super guide - Great tour and greater the guide!
Saten was always clear, never boring, super friendly and enthusiastic. You can feel her passion in her job and her love in her county.
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Veritaso2021
Jul 1, 2024
Worth the price! - The tour was very well organized: on time, right pace, and a safe driver. Our guide, Saten, was very knowledgeable about Armenia's history and passionate about it. I really liked her positive attitude. The tour included a homemade lunch in a local family's home, which was absolutely delicious.
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Sasha
Jun 14, 2024
Great day out - This small group day tour was fantastic. The local guide was very knowledgeable and the number of stops was perfect and they were also different. The scenery in this part of Armenia is outstanding. The tour also included lunch at a local families home and we sat at their dining room table with so much home-made food. It was so delicious.
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Inspire40702108174
May 23, 2024
Highly recommended! - It was an amazing experience! Tour truly offers great value for money. Our guide was fluent in English and shared a lot of information and interesting facts about each location we visited. The small group size of just six people made the experience even more enjoyable. We were also fortunate that there weren't many tourists at the spots we visited, likely because the tour was on a Monday. One of the highlights was the homemade lunch at a local family's home, which added a wonderful, authentic touch to the trip. Highly recommended!
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Badlands72
Apr 15, 2024
The high point of my Armenian trip - I loved both trips tremendously. The driver was great as so were our guides. Having lunch with a local family was a fantastic experience. I highy recommend these tours. With Envoy Tours you get your money 's worth and much more.
Ignacio
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