Garni, Geghard & Symphony Small-Group Day Trip with Lavash Baking

Highlights

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Itinerary

1. The first stop is near the Arch of Charents, which is named in honor of Armenian poet Eghishe Charents, who wrote the best poem, dedicated to Armenia, full of true love and pride. From this place opens a breathtaking view to Ararat, probably the most stunning view of the Biblical mountain.

   15 min

2. The next stop is Garni Temple (77 A.D.) –it is the only standing heathen temple in the whole post-Soviet area. The temple gracefully stands on a high plateau overlooking the Azat river gorge. The surrounding area itself is incredibly beautiful. The greek-roman bath house with the mosaic, made out of 30,000 pieces of natural stones, as well as the ruins of the royal palace, will take you to 3rd century A.D. Not far from the temple of Garni (about 10 minutes’ walk), there is a cozy local restaurant with an amazing view of the temple, where you can relax and take part in master-class of tasting of freshly baked lavash – traditional Armenian flatbread.

   45 min

3. This majestic natural monument isn’t only a “must see” place in Armenia, but also “must have photos in” place. Please note* The guests will be able to visit the "Symphony of Stones" until the first snowfall.

   30 min

4. The Monastery complex of Geghard is another historical site included to this tour. St. Geghard symbolizes the lance with which the Roman centurion pierced Jesus after crusifixion. Later the lance had been brought to Armenia and kept in Geghard Monastery for 5 centuries. The complex presents Armenia of 13th century, which is considered to be the Golden Age of the country’s architecture. However, the most astonishing part of this complex is its architectural solution churches drilled into the solid rock that were constructed in accordance to the rules of Armenian architecture. Geghard Monastery is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

   45 min

Cancellation

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

Reviews

Ratings come from 297 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.

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• 4Good Tour, But a Little Rushed

  It was a great tour, but you spend a lot of time on the bus. You might feel rushed when you are actually seeing what you are there to see.

  Richard_COctober 2026via Viator

• 5Great Day!

  This was a wonderful tour. It was very well-organized, timing was perfect, and the guide was very well-informed and passionate about Armenia. The lunch was at a beautiful setting (I could have spent a lot longer enjoying the view), and the food was really good, too! Thank you, Nektar and Edgar, for a great day!

  ttalOctober 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Nice and great for value

  Nice cute tour, not too long. Gayane tour guide was very nice and helpfull. Don’t forget to tip the tour guide and the driver. Lots of people don’t tip :(

  Nuno_BSeptember 2026via Viator

• 5An unforgettable day in Armenia!🤩🤍🤍🤍

  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An unforgettable day in Armenia! The Garni, Geghard & Symphony of Stones small-group tour, including the traditional lavash baking experience, was absolutely fantastic and one of the highlights of my trip to Armenia. A huge part of what made the day so special was our wonderful guide, Nektar. She was amazing — incredibly knowledgeable and professional, but also genuinely warm and very funny! She shared so much about Armenia’s history, culture and traditions in a way that was interesting, engaging and never felt like a history lesson. Her humour and personality kept the whole group entertained throughout the day and truly made the experience worth it. The scenery was spectacular, Geghard was fascinating, Garni was beautiful, and the Symphony of Stones was breathtaking. The lavash baking was such a lovely, authentic addition and made the experience even more memorable. Everything was well organised and relaxed, with a great balance between sightseeing, learning and simply enjoying the day. If you’re visiting Armenia, I highly recommend this tour — and if you’re lucky enough to have Nektar as your guide, you’re in for a brilliant day! 🇦🇲❤️

  andreead643September 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5A perfectly organised tour to a temple, monastery, and mountain features

  We had a wonderful experience, all locations were beautiful. The tour was very well organised, the guide was professional and knowledgeable, the mini-bus was clean and comfortable, and the driver drove very safely. The place where we stopped for lunch was good too, tasty food and stunning views

  olgai33September 2026via Tripadvisor

• 4Nice to have!

  Thanks Nektar for the professionality and kindness. Still on the road back to Yerevan listening to folk music and songs by Charles Aznavour I can recommend this tour for travellers want to get a quick first impression.

  tiemoe2021September 2026via Tripadvisor

Know before you go

How it compares in Yerevan

• Its from-price is 81% below the median of the 337 day trips we list in Yerevan.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 19 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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