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Private tour: Arch of Charents, Garni, Geghard, Lavash Baking Masterclass

Itinerary

Arch of Charents, Garni Temple, Geghard Monastery, Lavash Baking Masterclass

1. Arch of Charents

15-20 min Details: 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.

2. Garni Temple

60-70 min Details: 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.

3. Geghard Monastery

60-70 min Details: 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.

Lavash Baking Masterclass

15-20 min Details: Lavash Baking Masterclass
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As an old proverb says, "bread is the staff of life" and in Armenia this bread is undoubtedly lavash. Thin and soft, baked in the blazing heat of a tonir, lavash has long held a special place in Armenian culture and daily life. It is more than food – it is a symbol of hospitality, family warmth and traditions carefully passed down through generations.

Inclusions

  • Professional drivers

  • Air-conditioned vehicles

  • Extra stops on the route upon request

  • Bottled water

  • Masterclass & tasting

  • Free pick-up & drop-off within Yerevan

  • Vehicle & passengers insurance

Exclusions

  • Significant deviations from the route

  • Wi-Fi in the vehicles

  • Alcoholic beverages if lunch option selected

  • Audio guides

What to expect

  • Capture beautiful photos of Mount Ararat from the Arch of Charents
  • Explore Garni, Armenia's only standing pagan temple from the 1st century
  • Discover the sacred legends and rock-carved halls of Geghard Monastery
  • Join a lavash baking masterclass and taste one of Armenia's warmest traditions

Booking conditions

Cancellation & modification

Meet our Guides

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.

Arpine Khalatyan

Arpine Khalatyan

RU HY EN

My name is Arpi. With experience in guiding since 2015, fluency in English and Russian, and a wealth of knowledge in history and culture, I offer engaging and informative tours during which you'll explore Armenia and feel the greatest vibes ever.

Reviews

Татьяна Ощепкова

Russia Russia

07.11.2022

Гарни, Герард, мастер-класс по выпечке лаваша
Если кто ещё не знает, какое туристическое бюро выбрать, то в четвёртый раз рекомендую Hyur Service. Все на высшем уровне: организация, безопасность,пунктуальность,а, главное, доброжелательность и вежливость всех сотрудников фирмы. Экскурсоводы с большим багажом знаний, готовые ответить на любой вопрос. Определяйтесь, друзья!

Шувалова Анна

Russia Russia

14.09.2022

В день отлета мы решили рискнуть и поехали на экскурсию Гарни - Гегард.Нам необыкновенно повезло с водителем Арсеном который своим спокойствием и профессионализмом сразу вселил в нас уверенность, что все получится и мы успеем все посмотреть и не опоздаем к отлету. Экскурсия была великолепна. Лия, которая помогла нам погрузиться в историю многострадальной, величественной и непокоренной, гостеприимной Армении, поразила нас не только глубиной своих знаний, но огромной любовью к своей стране, ее народу, верой, что он преодолеет, как преодолевал на протяжении многотысячелетней истории, все беды и невзгоды. Это чувство она щедро дарила нам и мы уезжали с глубокой благодарностью к яркой, солнечной Армении и отзывчивым и приветливым людям населяющим ее. Огромное спасибо Лие и Арсену.

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