- JIZO
- Sightseeing
- TOUR TO GARNI, GEGHARD, TSAGHKADZOR, SEVAN
TOUR TO GARNI, GEGHARD, TSAGHKADZOR, SEVAN
27 USD
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About Group
During this one-day tour we will discover five sights of Armenia at once. The first stop will be near Charents Arch, from where a wonderful view of Mount Ararat opens. Then we will visit temple of Garni, which is the only preserved pagan temple in Armenia. It is believed that the temple was dedicated to the god of sun Areg-Mihr. We will continue our way to Geghard Monastery, where the spear with which Christ was pierced has been kept for about five centuries. Our next stop will be resort city Tsakhkadzor. After getting acquainted with the history of Kecharis monastery complex, we will go to Sevanavank monastery. The monastery located on the Sevan Peninsula and is one of the most famous historical and cultural sites in Armenia.
P.S. The entrance fee for locals of Garni temple is 750 AMD and 1,500 AMD for foreigners.
PRICE INCLUDES
1. guide service
2. transportation
Lusine Azizyan
Contact group creatorEstablished in 2011, ONE WAY TOUR is a rapidly growing tour agency organizing full-service tours to Armenia, Georgia and Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh Republic). We are a team of enthusiastic professionals that believes in having a good time while doing what we love and we do love what we do.
Established in 2011, ONE WAY TOUR is a rapidly growing tour agency organizing full-service tours to Armenia, Georgia and Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh Republic). We are a team of enthusiastic professionals that believes in having a good time while doing what we love and we do love what we do.
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Meeting Point
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Meeting point Conservatoire Komitas d'Erevan, Sayat-Nova Avenue, Yerevan, Armenia 40.1871,44.517
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Aug 11, 2021 Wednesday
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10:00 AM
Starting place - Yerevan Komitas State Conservatory Taking into consideration that places are limited please contact us and register in advance.
Travel Map
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Garni Temple is the only pagan monument preserved on the territory of Armenia. It is located on the edge of the gorge from where a visitor can enjoy a stunning view of the majestic mountains. The temple is dedicated to Mithra, the pagan god of the Sun. The ornaments decorating the top of the architectural monument amaze with their beauty and complexity. The place was very appreciated by Armenian kings for inaccessibility and excellent climate, so as a result this territory became their summer residence. The whole complex consists of a Roman bath, a royal summer palace and a 7th-century church. The Roman bath contains a mosaic, which is crafted from fifteen different colours of natural stones. In 2011 UNESCO awarded the Museum-Reservation of Garni the Melina Mercouri International Prize.
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Geghard Monastery is a medieval monastery in the Kotayk province, being partially carved out of the adjacent mountain, surrounded by cliffs. The name commonly used for the monastery today, Geghard, or more fully Geghardavank, meaning “the Monastery of the Spear”, originates from the spear which had wounded Jesus at the Crucifixion. It is believed, that the spear was brought to Armenia by Apostle Jude, called here Thaddeus, and stored amongst many other relics. Now it is displayed in the Echmiadzin treasury. The monastery complex is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site with enhanced protection status.
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The very name of Tsaghkadzor speaks about beauty of the city. It translates from Armenian as “gorge of flowers”. Nowadays, the city is a modern resort, which delights its guests with a wonderful climate all year round. High-class hotels, ski resort, clean air and beautiful natural views please touristst in Tsaghkadzor city. The place is also popular among history lovers. One of the most interesting monuments of Christian architecture is Kecharis monastery complex. You can find almost all kinds of entertainment in the city which will make your trip rich and unforgettable.
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Sevanavank is located on the peninsula of Lake Sevan, founded by Gregory the Illuminator in 305. Excavations revealed
that this place was inhabited in the Stone and Bronze Ages. According to the inscription on the southern wall of the Church of the Holy Apostles, the expansion and construction of the monastery in the 9th century was organized by the daughter of Ashot I Bagratuni, the founder of the royal house of Bagratuni. The surviving buildings are currently restored and available to anyone who wants to personally see the old monument. Sevanavank is one of the most recognizable historical and cultural sites of Armenia.