Private tour: Yerevan City Tour, Garni Temple & Geghard Monastery

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Yerevan (Main Sights), Arch of Charents, Garni Temple, Geghard Monastery

1. Yerevan (Main Sights)

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Yerevan, the capital of Armenia and one of the oldest cities in the world, was founded in 782 BC, making it 29 years older than Rome. Its story begins with the fortress of Erebuni, built by King Argishti I and today the ancient ruins coexist in harmony with modern buildings and lively streets. The city is poetically called the "pink" capital, since most of its buildings are made of volcanic tuff in warm shades of pink that glow beautifully at sunset.

2. Arch of Charents

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The Arch of Charents is not just an architectural monument but a poetic tribute to Armenia and its sacred symbol – Mount Ararat. It was designed by architect Rafael Israelyan, who, while on his way to Garni, stopped at this very spot and was struck by the breathtaking view of the snow-capped Masis. That moment inspired him to create a kind of "temple" dedicated to Ararat – an arch framing the majestic mountain as if in a painting. It is said that the poet himself loved visiting these places, making this monument a living reminder of his legacy.

3. Garni Temple

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On the edge of a triangular cliff, high above the roaring waters of the Azat River, rises the pagan temple of Garni – the sole guardian of Armenia's classical heritage that has survived the centuries. Its elegant columns, turned toward the sun, seem to continue their silent homage to Mihr, the solar god to whom the temple was dedicated.

4. Geghard Monastery

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Amid the wild cliffs of Kotayk Gorge, where the wind carries the scent of stone and pine, the Monastery of Geghard appears as if the mountain itself had carved a sanctuary for eternity. Its walls, half fortress and half cave, rise from the rock like a prayer solidified in stone. Here, silence is alive, filled with the soft echo of centuries-old hymns.

Inclusions

  • Professional drivers

  • Air-conditioned vehicles

  • Bottled water

  • Free pick-up & drop-off within Yerevan

  • Vehicle & passengers insurance

  • Extra stops on the route upon request

Exclusions

  • Significant deviations from the route

  • Alcoholic beverages if lunch option selected

  • Audio guides

  • Wi-Fi in the vehicles

Booking conditions

Cancellation & modification

Meet our Guides

Manya Gevorgyan

Manya Gevorgyan

RU HY EN

I have been a tour guide since 2015. To this day, every excursion is a great source of positive energy for me. During the tours, you will not only get acquainted with the sights, the country's history, and its architectural features, but also feel the full charm of the Armenian emotional mindset and lifestyle.

Anahit Aslanyan

Anahit Aslanyan

RU

Education – musical-pedagogical and cultural studies. I have worked in the fields of tourism, education, and culture in Russia and Armenia. Currently, I work as a guide at the Armenian Genocide Museum-Institute and in the company "Hyur Service". As a person with a humanities education and a cultural studies mindset, I strive to present my homeland as comprehensively as possible so that visitors gain a general impression of the history and art of the Armenian people. I pay special attention to mental and cultural characteristics to make every visitor's stay in Armenia comfortable and positive. I continue to study and share new knowledge.

Anahit Ghazaryan

Anahit Ghazaryan

RU

My name is Anahit Ghazaryan, and since 2015 I have been in a state of love! I am in love with Armenia, and I always want to talk about it! Come visit! I guarantee it will be beautiful, easy, delicious, and fun! Let's discover Armenia together, enjoy it, and fall in love! I don't like legends and tell them only when absolutely necessary, and only those that feature real historical figures! Since I was born in the middle of the last century, I talk about some events not as a historian, but as a witness!

Armine Julhakyan

Armine Julhakyan

RU HY

Hello! I'm Armine, your guide in Armenia. With me, you'll discover not only the famous landmarks but also the hidden gems of my country.

Reviews

Matteo Aldrovandi

Italy Italy

12.07.2026

Dear Mrs. Naira and the whole Hyur Service Team,

Now that I am back home in Italy, I would really like to share my appreciation for the wonderful experience I had during my private tours in Armenia and, in particular, for my two guides, Nina and Raffi.

Both of them are truly special people and contributed enormously to making my trip to Armenia exactly as I had hoped it would be.

I spent my first tour with Nina, and I immediately appreciated her kindness, friendliness and the very natural way she introduced me to Armenia. She made me feel comfortable from the very beginning and visiting Yerevan, Garni and Geghard with her was a perfect introduction to the country and its history.

I would especially like to mention Raffi. As a teacher of Religion in an Italian school, with a particular interest in the history of religions and Christianity, I tend to pay great attention to historical and religious explanations. Raffi was simply excellent. His explanations were extremely detailed, accurate and never superficial. He was able to go deeper into many topics, answer my numerous questions and give me the historical and religious context I was really looking for.

Visiting places such as Khor Virap, Noravank, Matenadaran, Oshakan, Saghmosavank and, of course, Echmiadzin with him was a truly enriching experience. I did not simply visit these places: thanks to his explanations, I was able to understand them much better.

Beyond their professional skills, both Nina and Raffi are wonderful people. Their kindness, patience and availability made every day pleasant and relaxed. They were not simply guides accompanying me from one place to another; they really contributed to making my journey to Armenia perfect.

I had wanted to visit Armenia for a long time, especially because of my interest in its Christian history, and I returned to Italy completely satisfied with my experience. A large part of this is certainly thanks to Nina and Raffi.

Please share my sincere thanks and appreciation with both of them, and especially my compliments to Raffi for his extraordinary knowledge and the quality of his explanations.Thank you, Naira and the whole Hyur Service team, for the excellent organization and for choosing such professional and special people.

Best regards from Italy,

Sergej Slizskij

Belarus Belarus

14.12.2025

У нас был групповой тур с коллегами по работе, всего 11 человек 10 - 14 декабря 2025. Хотим выразить огромную благодарность водителю Антанесян Самвелу за профессионализм и доброжелательное отношение. А особенную благодарность выражаем нашему гиду - Асратян Давиду Гарибовичу! Замечательный, добрый и отзывчивый человек; профессионал высокого класса и потрясающей эрудиции. Путешествовать с ним было комфортно и увлекательно. Отдельная благодарность за организацию посещения Ереванского джаз-клуба - были в восторге! Вообще - замечательная страна, прекрасный город Ереван, замечательные люди! Спасибо от всего коллектива!

Денис Астахов

Russia Russia

31.12.2024

Выражаем большую благодарность экскурсоводу Давиду и водителю Григорию за очень живую и познавательную обзорную экскурсию по Еревану, думаю,что начинать знакомство с этой прекрасной страной нужно именно с неё.Будем рады вновь быть гостями здесь.