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Private tour: Khor Virap, Azat Reservoir, Garni, Lavash Baking Masterclass, Geghard

Itinerary

Khor Virap Monastery, Azat Reservoir, Garni Temple, Lavash Baking Masterclass, Geghard Monastery

1. Khor Virap Monastery

50-60 min Details: Khor Virap Monastery
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In the wide embrace of the Ararat Valley, where the air shimmers beneath the watchful gaze of a snow-crowned giant, stands Khor Virap – a shrine where legend, faith and the heartbeat of Armenia merge into one. Here, so the story goes, a deep and silent pit held Gregory the Illuminator, condemned by King Tiridates III for daring to preach a new light to his people. Years slipped by in darkness, yet within those stone walls a miracle unfolded: Gregory's hands healed the very king who had ordered his chains. Struck by grace, Tiridates raised the banner of Christianity, making Armenia the first nation to embrace it as a state faith.

2. Azat Reservoir

10-20 min Details: Azat Reservoir
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The Azat Reservoir, spreading out at 1050 meters above sea level, is like a mirror of nature where mountains, clouds and celestial lights are reflected. Built in 1976 to irrigate the fertile Ararat Valley, it has long surpassed its practical purpose and turned into a place of silence and inspiration. Here time seems to slow down: by day the water's surface shimmers with golden sparks of sunlight, while at night silver paths of the moon are born across it.

3. 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.

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.

4. 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.

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

What to expect

  • Start with Khor Virap and the unforgettable silhouette of Mount Ararat
  • Enjoy the peaceful scenery of Azat Reservoir from a special viewpoint
  • Step into Armenia's ancient past at the 1st-century Garni Temple
  • Take part in a lavash baking masterclass and taste traditional Armenian bread
  • End at Geghard, where carved rock, sacred silence and legends come together

Booking conditions

Cancellation & modification

Meet our Guides

Gayane Mkrtchyan

Gayane Mkrtchyan

RU HY EN

I'm Gayane – a small part of Armenia. Do you want to breathe in the scent of this land, feel the taste of our dishes passed down through centuries, hear the roar of endless rivers and the whisper of towering mountains, and why not, listen to the stories of our stone-carved monuments? Let's discover this ancient land together.

Anush Malyans

Anush Malyans

FR FA

I am Anush Malyants, and since 2008 I have been working at "Hyur Service" company as a tour guide in French and Persian. I will be happy to welcome you to Armenia and help you discover this wonderful country. I will also tell you why I have been living here with my family since 2001.

Hilda Mansourian

Hilda Mansourian

HY AR

My name is Hilda Mansourian. I was born in Aleppo. Since 2000, I have been volunteering at AGBU (Armenian Relief Society). I work in Armenian embroidery and as a tour guide. Why choose me? I want my group to return impressed by the beauty of my homeland's history and, above all, by the hospitality reflected in my smile.

Raffi Halajian

Raffi Halajian

HY EN AR

I'm Raffi, and I'm happy to meet you and be your friend during your tour in Armenia. Being born Armenian and having lived in Syria, my work as a tour guide holds special meaning for my guests. I share the experiences of Armenians living abroad and how they have managed to preserve their heritage there.

Reviews

Светлана Рябинская

Russia Russia

31.05.2023

Сегодня мы с мужем третий день в Армении и уже третий день ездим на экскурсии с турагенством Hyur Service.
Подъезжаем уже к Еревану, возвращаемся из насыщенной впечатлениями поездки по маршруту Хор Вирап, Гарни, Гегард, мастер-класс лаваша. Хочу выразить благодарность агентству за отличную организацию, и отдельно выразить восхищение работой нашего великолепного гида Мани и водителя Араика. Большое вам спасибо! Маня вела экскурсию на двух языках - русском и английском, успевала дать много полезной информации и создала удивительную атмосферу в группе (а как восхитительно она спела нам в храме Гегарда!), также огромное спасибо нашему мастерскому водителю - за выдержку и осторожность на сложных
дорогах и горных серпантинах.
У нас ещё осталось несколько дней в Армении, и на каждый день мы запланировали поездки с Hyur Service.

Polina Belskaia

Russia Russia

17.10.2022

Мы были на групповой экскурсии «Храм Гарни, Монастырь Гегард, Мастер-класс по выпечке лаваша» 17.10.22 с экскурсоводом Лианой и водителем Иосифом. Экскурсия велась на 3х языках: русском, английском и армянском. Так как я путешествовала с англоговорящим другом, нам было важно, чтобы экскурсия велась на нескольких языках. Хочу отметить, что экскурсовод Лиана великолепно владеет русским и английским.
Экскурсия очень информативная и интересная. Мы посмотрели на красивые виды, увидели Храм Гарни и греческие ванны рядом с ним. Монастырь Гегард произвел неизгладимое впечатление: это монастырь вырезан в скале, там тоже очень красивые виды.
На мастер-классе, к сожалению, мы сами лаваш не пекли, но смотрели, как это делали профессионалы. Потом дегустировали этот лаваш.
Большое спасибо за экскурсию.

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