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The 15 Best Garni & Geghard Tours

40 tours  ·  from $20 a head

A Hellenistic temple on a cliff, a church cut into rock, and a wall of basalt columns in the gorge below, all inside half a day of Yerevan. The 15 below differ on whether lavash baking is included, how long you get at the Symphony of Stones, and what the minibus costs.

Group Tour: Garni, Symphony of Stones, Geghard, Lavash Baking - Charent’s Arch and the first view beyond Yerevan
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Group Tour: Garni, Symphony of Stones, Geghard, Lavash Baking

1.Group Tour: Garni, Symphony of Stones, Geghard, Lavash Baking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,042 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $28Our pick

Spend five to six hours outside Yerevan visiting Charent’s Arch, Garni Temple, the Symphony of Stones, and Geghard Monastery. You’ll also bake and taste lavash with Armenian cheese and herbs. English and Russian commentary, bottled water, snacks, WiFi, transport, and entrance fees are included. Guides such as Gayane, Tamara, Tatev, and Sam are praised for clear, friendly explanations.

“The tour was informative and fun. We were given sufficient time to explore each site, both on our own and with a guide. The bus was clean and comfortable. And the price was incredibly reasonable. I highly recommend this tour.”

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Yerevan: Garni, Geghard, Symphony of Stones & Lavash Baking - Charents Arch and the first view of Mount Ararat
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Yerevan: Garni, Geghard, Symphony of Stones & Lavash Baking

2.Garni, Geghard, Symphony of Stones & Lavash Baking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 589 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $23

Travel from Yerevan to Charents Arch, Geghard Monastery, the Symphony of Stones and Garni Temple with an English-speaking guide. You’ll hear Armenian history, see Mount Ararat when skies are clear, and watch lavash baked at a family-run restaurant. The six-hour trip costs $23, with small entrance fees extra.

“Taku our guide is very pleasant and knowledgeable. He discussed and explained the history of all the places we've been. I highly recommend having this tour with Taku as your local friend. Vaxo our driver is also very careful and he drives safely.”

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Group Tour: Garni pagan temple, Geghard monastery, Lake Sevan, Sevanavank - Meeting in central Yerevan at 10:00
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Group Tour: Garni pagan temple, Geghard monastery, Lake Sevan, Sevanavank

3.Group Tour: Garni pagan temple, Geghard monastery, Lake Sevan, Sevanavank

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 430 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $41

Spend 8 to 9 hours visiting Armenia’s Garni Temple, Geghard Monastery, Lake Sevan, and Sevanavank from central Yerevan. Expect a large English and Russian group, air-conditioned transport, WiFi, bottled water, pastries, a lavash baking demonstration, and an optional lunch for 3900 to 4900 AMD.

“Nice stops and delicious lunch. Guide was nice but should be less stressed and pushy about the time.”

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Group Tour: Khor Virap, Garni temple, Geghard, Lavash baking - Starting at Hyur Service at 10:00
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Group Tour: Khor Virap, Garni temple, Geghard, Lavash baking

4.Group Tour: Khor Virap, Garni temple, Geghard, Lavash baking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 333 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $38

Spend 8 to 9 hours visiting Khor Virap, Garni Temple, Geghard, Azat Reservoir, and a family-run lavash bakery. An English and Russian guide leads the group, with air-conditioned transport, Wi-Fi, water, pastries, and admission fees included. Lunch is optional and costs about $10 to $13.

“I regret that I don’t remember the guides name, but he did an excellent job. This group is very professional and reliable. The guide did a great job providing information to both the English and Russian speakers. There was also an intern guide named Jasmine who was extremely helpful and informative in answering my questions. If she was able to stand up to all of my niche history questions then I think she’d be able to answer anyone’s questions and would make a great guide.”

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Private 7-8-hour Khor Virap, Garni temple & Geghard monastery trip from Yerevan - Khor Virap and the Mount Ararat view
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Private 7-8-hour Khor Virap, Garni temple & Geghard monastery trip from Yerevan

5.Private 7-8-hour Khor Virap, Garni temple & Geghard monastery trip from Yerevan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 272 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.)

Spend 7 to 8 hours exploring three of Armenia’s key sights from Yerevan. Visit Khor Virap for Mt. Ararat views, Garni Temple for ancient Greco-Roman design, and Geghard for rock-cut churches. Private transport, hotel pickup, water, and insurance are included. Add an English or Russian-speaking guide for context and local stories.

“Our guide, Samvel, and our driver Hayk provided an excellent experience. Samvel is very knowledgeable and is also very communicative and a great teacher of Armenian history and events that shaped the country. Hayk provided safe and excellent driving in a traffic environment that sometimes can be experienced as challenging.”

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Garni, Geghard & Symphony Small-Group Day Trip with Lavash Baking - Lavash baking with a view of Garni
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Garni, Geghard & Symphony Small-Group Day Trip with Lavash Baking

6.Garni, Geghard & Symphony Small-Group Day Trip with Lavash Baking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 263 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $26

This 6 to 7 hour English-language trip from Yerevan visits Charents Arch, Garni Temple, the Symphony of Stones, and Geghard Monastery. You travel in an air-conditioned Wi-Fi vehicle with a guide such as Anastasia, Gaya, Suna, or Nareh, then make lavash at a mountain restaurant. Lunch costs extra.

“Well organised, kept informed before the tour with all details about joining. Tour itself was excellent, can't believe how.much we did yet at no point was it rushed. I really would recommend this tour and this company”

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Private Half-Day Garni Temple and Geghard Monastery Tour from Yerevan - Charents Arch frames Mount Ararat
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Private Half-Day Garni Temple and Geghard Monastery Tour from Yerevan

7.Private Half-Day Garni Temple and Geghard Monastery Tour from Yerevan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 245 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.)

Leave Yerevan for a private half-day visit to Charents Arch, Garni Temple, and Geghard Monastery. Choose a morning or afternoon departure, ride in an air-conditioned vehicle, and add an English or Russian-speaking guide. Expect Ararat views when skies are clear, a rock-cut monastery, and a traditional master class and tasting.

“This was an ideal way to spend a half-day outside of Yerevan in the middle of a business trip. It wasn't a huge investment in time, but the change of scenery was fantastic. The guide was very knowledgeable and the driver very pleasant.”

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Private 7-8 hour Trip to Garni - Geghard - Lake Sevan - Sevanavank from Yerevan - Garni Temple and the last pagan monument
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Private 7-8 hour Trip to Garni – Geghard – Lake Sevan – Sevanavank from Yerevan

8.Private 7-8 hour Trip to Garni – Geghard – Lake Sevan – Sevanavank from Yerevan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 185 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.)

Spend 7 to 8 hours touring Armenia’s best-known sights near Yerevan. Visit the Roman-style Garni Temple, rock-cut Geghard, and Sevanavank above Lake Sevan. Your private group of up to three travels by air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup, bottled water, and an English or Russian-speaking guide if selected.

“Anush is a great guide that really knows her history. Very knowledgeable and friendly. I recommend wholeheartedly.”

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Private tour to Echmiadzin (st Cathedral), Zvartnots, Khor Virap, Garni, Geghard - Zvartnots and the power of a ruin
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Private tour to Echmiadzin (st Cathedral), Zvartnots, Khor Virap, Garni, Geghard

9.Private tour to Echmiadzin (st Cathedral), Zvartnots, Khor Virap, Garni, Geghard

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.)

Spend 7 to 8 hours exploring Armenia’s major Christian and pre-Christian sites with private transport from Yerevan. Choose a driver-only option or request an English-speaking guide such as Mary, Arman, or Nareh. Expect flexible stops, hotel pickup, mountain views, and a busy route with some extra entrance fees.

“Nice trip. Communicative driver. We visited all the important places from the history of Christianity, Orian and Armenia.”

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Private 8-9-hour Echmiadzin, Zvartnots, Garni and Geghard trip from Yerevan - Etchmiadzin, Armenia’s spiritual center
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Private 8-9-hour Echmiadzin, Zvartnots, Garni and Geghard trip from Yerevan

10.Private 8-9-hour Echmiadzin, Zvartnots, Garni and Geghard trip from Yerevan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.)

Travel from Yerevan to Etchmiadzin, Saint Hripsime, Zvartnots, Garni, and Geghard in a private air-conditioned vehicle. Choose an English or Russian-speaking guide, enjoy hotel pickup, and allow 8 to 9 hours. Garni and Zvartnots charge separate entrance fees, and lunch is not included.

“Had a lovely day. Armenia is beautiful and the tour company was very good. Driver was friendly and professional. Recommended”

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Khor Virap, Azat Reservoir, Garni & Geghard Small-Group Day Trip - Azat Reservoir, a short pause for scenery
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Khor Virap, Azat Reservoir, Garni & Geghard Small-Group Day Trip

11.Khor Virap, Azat Reservoir, Garni & Geghard Small-Group Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $33

From Yerevan, this 8 to 9-hour English-language tour links Armenia’s top sights south and east of the city. You’ll see Mount Ararat from Khor Virap and Charents Arch, visit Garni and rock-cut Geghard, watch lavash being baked, and stop for photos at Azat Reservoir. Guides such as Nare, Nektar, and Gaya have led past departures, with Wi-Fi vehicles, water, gata, and entry tickets included.

“This half day tour was great, very lovely countryside, we enjoyed the lavash bread baking.”

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Private tour to Garni - Geghard - Tsaghkadzor (Kecharis) - Geghard, where stone becomes a church
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Private tour to Garni – Geghard – Tsaghkadzor (Kecharis)

12.Private tour to Garni – Geghard – Tsaghkadzor (Kecharis)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.)

Travel from Yerevan with a private driver and guide to Garni Temple, rock-cut Geghard, and the mountain resort of Tsaghkadzor. You will also visit Kecharis Monastery, with time for the ropeway if you choose. The tour lasts about 7 to 8 hours, costs $126 per group of up to three, and includes pickup, water, and transport.

“This review comes straight from heart. When I booked this tour I had no idea that I am going to meet this amazing person Mr Ruben. He took care of us like a family. He was proud of the Armenian culture and gave us flavour of it in the short span we spent together. Not only he took us to places told us about the history and cultural importance but he was always around us like we were his family. We do not speak Armenian or Russian and he doesn't speak English but we trust me on this we spoke non-stop on various topics . Armenia is home to me…”

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Private tour to Garni temple, Geghard Monastery, Symphony of Stones - Charents Arch and the Mount Ararat view
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Private tour to Garni temple, Geghard Monastery, Symphony of Stones

13.Private tour to Garni temple, Geghard Monastery, Symphony of Stones

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · 6 hours (approx.)

This six-hour private trip from Yerevan visits Garni Temple, Charents Arch, Geghard Monastery, and the Symphony of Stones. You get hotel pickup, bottled water, a professional driver, and an optional English or Russian-speaking guide. Guides such as Arev add local detail, while the private format lets you set the pace.

“The Symphony of Stones! A must visit to truly admire the beauty of Armenia. Lovely hike, serene views”

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Garni, Geghard & Lake Sevan Small-Group Guided Day Trip - Garni Temple, Armenia’s rare pagan survivor
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Garni, Geghard & Lake Sevan Small-Group Guided Day Trip

14.Garni, Geghard & Lake Sevan Small-Group Guided Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $39

Set out from Yerevan at 9:00 a.m. for Charents Arch, Garni Temple, the Symphony of Stones, Geghard Monastery, Lake Sevan, and Sevanavank. Guides such as Ani, Tigran, and Sam bring history and local detail to the ride. Expect a full 8 to 9 hours, a group of up to 19, Wi-Fi, water, and gata.

“The trip packs in a lot and is good value for doing a lot of things if you have limited time in Armenia or want to do a full day day trip from Yerevan . However, our trip included both Russian speaking and English speaking tourists , which means we had to wait for everything to be translated in both languages. Also, the choice of the ( extra ) paid lunch stop was totally useless. The worst food possible, would have been better to stop at a food court and order a quick à la carte lunch . The guide Tigran and driver were good .”

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Garni, Geghard, Charent's Arch, Symphony of Stones & LavashBaking - Garni Temple and the Azat River gorge
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Garni, Geghard, Charent’s Arch, Symphony of Stones & LavashBaking

15.Garni, Geghard, Charent’s Arch, Symphony of Stones & LavashBaking

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 48 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $20Best value

From Yerevan, visit the cave-carved Geghard Monastery, pagan Garni Temple, Charents Arch and the basalt Symphony of Stones. The six-hour group trip costs $20, uses an air-conditioned vehicle, and may include guides such as Hasmik, Anahit, Arthur or Jasmine. Bring cash for entry fees and expect a brisk schedule.

“The team is extremely nice. Although they speak Russian for the most of the time, they try to involve everyone. They showed us more than what is in the program. I definitely recommend it.”

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