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PRIVATE TOUR: Echoes of Eternity: Armenia’s Pagan Past and Christian Heritage

Garni village, Kotayk region

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Duration

7 Hours

Tour Type

Cultural tours

Group Size

19 persons

Location

Kotayk region, RA

Overview

Uncover the rich heritage of Armenia on this full-day tour that takes you through its fascinating journey from paganism to Christianity. Visit iconic landmarks like the Exhibition of Goddess Anahit, Erebuni Museum-Reserve, the Greco-Roman Temple of Garni, the Symphony of Stones, the UNESCO-listed Geghard Monastery, and the Charents Arch. Let us guide you through the Land of Legends, Ancient History, and Sacred Traditions!

  • Exhibition of Goddess Anahit: Delve into Armenia’s pagan past with this tribute to the goddess of fertility and wisdom, central to pre-Christian Armenian culture.
  • Erebuni Fortress Museum: Explore the birthplace of Yerevan, founded in 782 BC, and witness artifacts from the ancient Urartu civilization.
  • The pagan temple of Garni։  Marvel at Armenia’s only standing Greco-Roman pagan temple, built in the 1st century and dedicated to Mithra, the Sun God.
  • Geghard Monastery։ Visit this cave monastery carved into cliffs, renowned for its sacred spring and spiritual significance, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • Garni Canyon or Gorge is attractive for the wonderful natural rocks. The gorge is called "Symphony of Stones" or "Basalt Organ". The monument consists of huge paradoxically symmetric hexagon and pentagon basalt columns (nearly 50 meters high). These stones hanging against the gravity resemble an organ, which explains why it is also referred to as “Basalt Organ Pipes”.
  • Charents Arch is located near Yerevan, between the pagan temple of Garni and Geghard Christian monastery complex in the village of Vokhchaberd. At first glance, the Arch seems to be the most ordinary and unremarkable, but coming closer, passing to the platform inside the arch and looking at the panorama, everything becomes clear – this is the best place to admire the great and sacred mountain of Ararat, to be in unity with it and enjoy the beautiful scenery.

FREE CANCELLATION
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund

AVAILABILITY
This tour is valid every day exept the Monday 11:00 - 14:00

BOOKING
Full payment or 30% deposit required


Included/Excluded

Guide service

Wi-Fi in transportation

Entrance ticket to Goddess Anahit exhibition, Erebuni fortress museum, Garni temple, Symphony of stones (if chosen)

Bottled water

Lunch (if chosen)

Transportation on comfortable vehicles and professional drivers

Free pick-up & drop-off within Yerevan

Brief information about excursion stops in digital or paper form

Traffic accident insurance

Taxes

Alcoholic drinks

Audio guide

Itinerary

FAQs

Please note
  1. Please e-mail us if there are children under 4 years with you.
  2. The tour can be organized in other languages upon request. In this case the prices can be changed.
  3. During Excursions, extra stops or places can be visited only if there is a real opportunity. Significant changes of itinerary are possible only with the agreement of the head office and recalculation of unexpected costs.
  4. When visiting churches, men and women are advised not to wear open clothes. For women, a scarf is desirable.
  5. The company is not responsible for any of your items lost or damaged in the vehicles and in the sites during private tours.
Purchase, Changing & Cancellation policy

You can buy this service in full or book it by paying 30% of the total amount. In case of booking, you will pay the rest of the cost of your service online before providing the service or in cash / non-cash at the organization's office.

In case of changing the date of service, no fee will be charged if you inform the organization at least 24 hours before the service is provided, and in case of later notification on change - 10% of the total cost will be charged. It is possible to change the direction or type of service only at least 24 hours before the service is to be provided. In this case, the final calculation is made, the corresponding changes are made, if possible.

In the case of extreme weather conditions or force majeure, the entity has the right to change, reduce or cancel the approved purchase. In case of cancellation by the organization, you are offered another equivalent service.

Without any penalty purchase cancellation is available at least 24 hours in advance. After that, the whole value of the service is non-refundable in case of purchase, cancellation, as well as without the consent of the service provider. For full information on money refund and other costs related to that can be found in the Public Contract.

Pricing policy for children

Children / kids aged 0-3 can participate in individual (private) excursions free of charge. The number of kids may change depending on the type of car & the number of guests and children participating in the tour for free. Please contact the organization in advance.

Payment methods
  1. Bank transfer is the transfer of an corresponding amount to the bank account of the organization. You can pay in drams, rubles, dollars and euros.
  2. Online payment is the payment made through the official website of the organization. At the moment it is possible to make a payment with Visa / Master cards of any exchange rate.
  3. Card payment is the payment via Visa / Master card through the POS terminal in the organization's office. The amount of the excursions/service is presented in Armenian drams, but you can pay with any exchange rate card (your bank changes the exchange rate of the corresponding amount). The organization does NOT CHARGE extra amount during card payment.
  4. Cash payment is the payment at the office of the organization by cash. Payments are accepted only in Armenian drams. There is a bank and ATM next to the organization's office.
COVID-19 safety rules

We strictly follow the COVID-19 safety rules of the RA government. Please, take masks and individual sanitizers with you.

Tour Location

Garni village, Kotayk region

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