Private tour to Garni Temple, Geghard Monastery, Tsaghkadzor, Kecharis Monastery
Overview
During this one-day private tour you will visit the unique pagan temple in Armenia – Garni, UNESCO heritage listed monastery – Geghard & Tsaghadzor city!
The pagan temple of Garni was built in the second half of the 1st century by King Trdat III. This is the only pagan temple, which has been preserved on the territory of Armenia. It is supposed that the temple was dedicated to Mithra, the God of the Sun.
Geghard Monastery is one of the greatest medieval architectural structures in Armenia. Geghard is completely hollowed out in a cave, it is also called a “cave monastery”. This monastery was founded in the 4th century AD. in place of the sacred spring, originating in the cave.
Tsaghkadzor is a spa town in Kotayk province of Armenia, it is popular ski and climate destination. Tsaghkadzor means “ravine full flowers”. It is a very beautiful place full of colors. Here you will also visit wonderful medieval monastery Kecharis, it was built in the early-mid ages.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- WiFi on board
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional driver
- Professional guide (if the guide option is selected)
- Lunch
- Food and drinks
- Garni Temple and Symphony of the Stones
- Tsaghkadzor ropeway
- Anything not mentioned in the “Inclusions” section
Meeting and Pickup
Yerevan
Armenia
We can organize the pickup from your hotel, apartment, hostel, etc.
Yerevan
Armenia
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
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Charent's Arch
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Garni Temple
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
The Monastery of Geghard
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Tsakhkadzor
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Kecharis Monastery
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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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).
- Bottled water.
- Private transportation.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- WiFi on board.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Professional driver.
- Professional guide (if the guide option is selected).
- Lunch.
- Food and drinks.
- Garni Temple and Symphony of the Stones.
- Tsaghkadzor ropeway.
- Anything not mentioned in the “Inclusions” section.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private tour to Garni Temple, Geghard Monastery, Tsaghkadzor, Kecharis Monastery is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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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.
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Oct 2026What's Included
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- WiFi on board
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional driver
- Professional guide (if the guide option is selected)
- Lunch
- Food and drinks
- Garni Temple and Symphony of the Stones
- Tsaghkadzor ropeway
- Anything not mentioned in the “Inclusions” section
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
