Garni, Geghard, Lake Sevan, Sevanavank Monastery - private tour from Yerevan

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Itinerary

1. Short stop at the arch, best view point in front to Ararat mountain

   20 min

2. Named after the holy lance that pierced Christ’s side at the crucifixion, this World Heritage–listed monastery is carved out of the rock face of the Azat River Gorge. Legend has it as founded in the 4th century and its oldest surviving chapel dates back to the 12th century. The hugely atmospheric Surp Astvatsatsin (Holy Mother of God Church) dates from 1215 and features wonderful carvings; its adjoining gavit (vestibule) with its nine arches was built between 1215 and 1225.

   1 h

3. Garni Pagan Temple is a masterpiece of classical Hellenistic architecture, built by Armenian king Tirdates 1-st in 1-st century AD. Here Armenian sun god Mihr was worshiped two thousand years ago.

   1 hAdmission included

4. Short walk at the shore of Lake Sevan - the largest lake in Armenia, which is located 1,900 meters above sea level.

   30 min

5. Visit the 9-th century Monastery of Sevanavank on top of a rock, on Sevan peninsula. It used to be an island before early 20-th century. But starting from 1930-s the water of the lake was used for irrigation and hydro electrical power plants, and as a result, the island became a peninsula.

   30 min

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

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How it compares in Yerevan

• Its from-price is close to the median of the 337 day trips we list in Yerevan.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 146 of 337.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Yerevan

Yerevan is Armenia's pink-stoned capital, a city of wide squares, café terraces and museums, with Mount Ararat standing on its southern skyline.

The city grew around Erebuni, a fortress founded in 782 BC, though most of today's centre was built in the Soviet era from the soft pink and orange tuff that earned Yerevan its nickname, the Pink City. Republic Square is the hub, framed by government buildings and museums. The Cascade, a giant stairway of terraces and sculpture, climbs a hillside, and the Matenadaran holds a famous collection of medieval manuscripts.

Top-ranked sights in Yerevan: Republic Square, Tsaghkadzor Ropeway, Matenadaran (Mesrop Mashtots Institute of Ancient Manuscripts).

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