Garni — Geghard — Symphony of Stones
This route is the perfect first encounter with Armenia.
The journey starts at Charents Arch, an iconic spot with one of the best views of Mount Ararat — the panorama everyone recognises at first sight.
Next you visit Garni Temple, the only surviving 1st-century pagan temple in the Caucasus, built in Greco-Roman style above a picturesque gorge.
Then comes the Symphony of Stones, a unique natural monument where basalt columns form fantastic shapes created by nature itself.
After that — Geghard Monastery, a 4th–13th-century spiritual complex partly carved into the rock and listed as UNESCO World Heritage.
The tour ends with a genuine Armenian lavash-baking masterclass: watch the traditional process and taste fresh, hot bread straight from the tonir.
For those who want to see Armenia's history, nature and living traditions in one day.
Useful information
Booking is required
You can only join the excursion with a booking made in advance. Please do not come to the meeting point without a confirmed reservation, as seats cannot be guaranteed on the day.
To book, contact Amaras Tour ahead of time with the tour you have chosen, your travel date and the number of people. Once we confirm availability we will send you everything you need to complete the booking.
- WhatsApp / Telegram: +374 99 250 525
After your booking is confirmed your seat in the group is held for you.
Meeting point and time
Meeting point: 51 Mesrop Mashtots Avenue, Yerevan, at the lower side of the Matenadaran, next to the Bus Voyage stop, where Koryun Street meets Mashtots Avenue.
Please arrive 10 to 15 minutes before departure so you have time to find the vehicle and take your seat. The excursion leaves on schedule.
- Meeting time: 09:45
- Departure: 10:00
Finding our vehicle
The Amaras Tour vehicle will be waiting at the meeting point. It carries an AMARAS TOUR sign in the windscreen, so it is easy to spot.
What the price includes
- Comfortable transport for the whole route
- A professional guide
- Commentary in Armenian, Russian or English
- Bottled water
- An Armenian treat from Amaras Tour
What the price does not include
- Entrance tickets
- Lunch and other meals
- Personal expenses
Entrance tickets
Entrance tickets are bought and paid for separately on site.
Meals
Lunch is not included in the price. Time is set aside for a meal during the tour, and your guide will suggest a suitable place to fit the programme and the timing.
You are welcome to bring a snack of your own.
Visiting churches and monasteries
The excursion visits working religious sites, so we ask you to dress respectfully and to follow the rules of conduct.
Clothing that covers the shoulders and knees is recommended. Please keep quiet inside the churches and bear in mind that services, weddings and other ceremonies may be taking place during your visit.
What to bring
We recommend bringing:
- comfortable shoes
- a hat in hot weather
- a light jumper or windbreaker in cooler months
- a snack if you would like one
Bottled water is provided by the company during the excursion.
Duration and programme
The approximate duration of the excursion is given in the tour description. The actual time of return may shift slightly depending on traffic, the weather and how long the group spends at each site.
The order in which the sights are visited may change for practical reasons, but the main points of the published route are always kept.
Route
- 1Charents Arch
- 2Garni Temple
- 3Symphony of Stones
- 4Geghard Monastery
- 5Lavash-baking masterclass