Garni Temple and Geghard Monastery - private tour from Yerevan - 4 hours
Overview
Our cheerful and friendly staff makes this private tour really unique. The guides speak multiple languages (please mention your preferred language upon request), the drivers are experienced and non-smokers, the cars are clean and your impression is more than important for us.
Garni Pagan Temple is a masterpiece of classical hellenictical architecture, built by Armenian king Tirdates 1-st in 1-st century AD. Here Armenian sun god Mihr was worshipped two thousand years ago.
Fartger in Azat gorge your next destination will be Geghard Monastery, which is a UNESCO world heritage site. The complex is partrely carved in a giant basalt rock. The name Geghard is translated from old Armenian as “spear”. The famous spear which pierced Jesus Christ has been kept here for 5 centuries.
Duration: 5 hours
Total distance: 90 km
What's Included
- WiFi on board
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Wifi
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- All Fees and Taxes
- Baby Car Seats (upon request)
Meeting and Pickup
What To Expect
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Charent's Arch
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Monastery of Geghard
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Garni Temple
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Animals or pets allowed
- Free pick-up and drop off at any location in Yerevan.
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Not stroller accessible
- Not wheelchair accessible
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+04).
- WiFi on board.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Wifi.
- Bottled water.
- Private transportation.
- All Fees and Taxes.
- Baby Car Seats (upon request).
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Garni Temple and Geghard Monastery - private tour from Yerevan - 4 hours is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Garni Temple and Geghard Monastery – private tour from Yerevan – 4 hours will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- WiFi on board
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Wifi
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- All Fees and Taxes
- Baby Car Seats (upon request)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Animals or pets allowed
- Free pick-up and drop off at any location in Yerevan.
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Not stroller accessible
- Not wheelchair accessible
