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WINTER GROUP TOUR: Kecharis Monastery, Tsaghkadzor Ropeway, Charents Arch, Gata Baking Masterclass, Geghard Monastery, Garni Temple, Symphony of the Stones or Garni Gorge
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Duration
9 Hours
Tour Type
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Group Size
19 persons
Location
Kotayk region, RA
Overview
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Kecharis Monastery, Tsaghkadzor Ropeway, Charents Arch, Gata Baking Masterclass, Geghard Monastery, Garni Temple, Symphony of the Stones, or Garni Gorge
This captivating tour will take you through Armenia's fascinating Pagan history and explore the later growth and spread of Christianity throughout the country.
Kecharis Monastery is a beautifully restored medieval complex located in the heart of Tsaghkadzor. Built between the 11th–13th centuries, it once served as an important religious and educational center of Armenia. The complex includes several impressive stone churches — St. Grigor, St. Nshan, and St. Harutyun — along with a 13th-century gavit. Surrounded by forested mountains and fresh alpine air, Kecharis offers a peaceful atmosphere, making it a favorite stop for culture lovers, photographers, and anyone seeking quiet spiritual beauty.
Just a few minutes away lies the Tsaghkadzor Ropeway, one of Armenia’s top mountain attractions. The modern ropeway lifts visitors to the slopes of Mount Teghenis, reaching almost 3,000 meters above sea level. The ride offers panoramic views of Tsaghkadzor, dense forests, and the surrounding mountain ranges.
In winter, the ropeway leads to popular ski slopes perfect for beginners and professionals. In summer and autumn, visitors enjoy hiking, mountain biking, paragliding, or simply riding the ropeway for breathtaking views and fresh mountain air.
Our next stop is near Charent’s Arch, named after the famous Armenian poet Eghishe Charents, who adored this place and often visited it.
Along the way, enjoy a delightful Gata baking experience, where you’ll shape and bake this beloved Armenian pastry yourself.
Then, we’ll visit the Geghard Monastery Complex, where St. Geghard is associated with the lance that pierced Jesus’s side during the crucifixion. The relic was brought to Armenia and kept at Geghard for five centuries. The monastery complex is a reflection of 13th-century Armenia, a time considered the Golden Age of Armenian architecture. The most striking feature of this site is the churches carved directly into the solid rock, designed following traditional Armenian architectural principles. Geghard is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Our journey continues to the Garni Temple (77 A.D.), the only remaining pagan temple in the entire post-Soviet region. The temple stands majestically on a high plateau, offering stunning views of the Azat River gorge. The surrounding area is equally breathtaking. You’ll also explore the Greek-Roman bathhouse with a mosaic made from 30,000 pieces of natural stone and the ruins of a royal palace, transporting you back to the 3rd century A.D..
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AVAILABILITY
This tour is valid on Mon, Thu
Starting time: 09:00
GUIDE SERVICE
Russian, English
START POINT
The monument of A. Tamanyan, Cascade Complex
BENEFITS
50% discounts for children
Included/Excluded
Professional guide service (English, Russian)
Wi-Fi on board
All entrance tickets
Bottled water
Local sweets
Tickets for Tsaghkadzor ropeway
Itinerary
Stop 1: Kecharis Monastery
Stop 1: Kecharis Monastery
Kecharis Monastery is a beautifully restored medieval complex located in the heart of Tsaghkadzor. Built between the 11th–13th centuries, it once served as an important religious and educational center of Armenia. The complex includes several impressive stone churches — St. Grigor, St. Nshan, and St. Harutyun — along with a 13th-century gavit. Surrounded by forested mountains and fresh alpine air, Kecharis offers a peaceful atmosphere, making it a favorite stop for culture lovers, photographers, and anyone seeking quiet spiritual beauty.
Stop 2: Tsaghkadzor Ropeway (Optional)
Stop 2: Tsaghkadzor Ropeway (Optional)
One of Armenia’s top mountain attractions. The modern ropeway lifts visitors to the slopes of Mount Teghenis, reaching almost 3,000 meters above sea level. The ride offers panoramic views of Tsaghkadzor, dense forests, and the surrounding mountain ranges. In winter, the ropeway leads to popular ski slopes perfect for beginners and professionals. In summer and autumn, visitors enjoy hiking, mountain biking, paragliding, or simply riding the ropeway for breathtaking views and fresh mountain air.
Stop 3: Gata Baking Masterclass
Stop 3: Gata Baking Masterclass
Experiencing making Armenian sweet, Gata.
Stop 4: Charents Arch
Stop 4: Charents Arch
The journey begins near Charents’ Arch, a site named after the renowned Armenian poet Eghishe Charents, who had a deep admiration for this place and often came here.
Stop 5: Monastery complex of Geghard
Stop 5: Monastery complex of Geghard
St. Geghard represents the lance used by a Roman centurion to pierce Jesus after the crucifixion. This sacred relic was later brought to Armenia and safeguarded at Geghard Monastery for five centuries. The monastery complex reflects 13th-century Armenia, an era regarded as the Golden Age of Armenian architecture. Its most remarkable feature is the series of churches carved directly into the solid rock, designed in accordance with traditional Armenian architectural principles. Geghard Monastery is also recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Stop 6: Garni Temple
Stop 6: Garni Temple
Garni Temple is the only surviving pagan temple in the entire post-Soviet region. Elegantly perched on a high plateau, it offers breathtaking views of the Azat River gorge. The surrounding landscape is equally stunning. Visitors can also explore the Greek-Roman bathhouse, adorned with a mosaic of 30,000 natural stone pieces, along with the remnants of the royal palace, transporting them back to the 3rd century A.D.
Stop 7: Symphony of stones
Stop 7: Symphony of stones
The monument features massive, paradoxically symmetrical hexagonal and pentagonal basalt columns, towering nearly 50 meters high.
FAQs
Please note
- We can organize a pick-up from your hotel in the city center upon request.
- The duration of the tour may vary depending on the weather conditions and other unforeseen circumstances.
- For security reasons, the trip might be modified or cancelled in case of bad weather conditions.
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 (www.janarmenia.com) 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.
Payment methods
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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