Unesco Tour Garni Temple & Geghard Monastery - 1 Day
About this tour
- Visit the only Pagan temple not only in Armenia but in the former USSR
- Visit one of the most beautiful rock-cut monasteries in the world (UNESCO)
- See how the traditional Armenian bread "Lavash" is baked
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Yerevan, Armenia to Geghard Monastery, Armenia
Leaving the frantic pace of the city we are heading towards Garni Pagan Temple, the only Hellenistic Temple in the Caucasus and the former USSR. Gracing the hillside the pagan temple was dedicated to the God of Sun, Mithra. It was built in 77A.D. by the Armenian King Tiridates I. Proceed to Geghard Monastery, an incredible ancient Armenian monastery, partly carved out of a mountain. It is said that the Holy Lance that pierced the body of Christ was kept here. The architectural forms and the decoration of Geghard's rock premises show that Armenian builders could not only create superb works of architecture out of stone, but also hew them in solid rock. It is included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Drive back to Yerevan. Duration of the tour: 4-5 hours
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Route & locations
Yerevan, Armenia to Geghard Monastery, Armenia