HIKING TOUR IN GARNI
- ONE-DAY TOUR
ONE-DAY HIKING TOUR IN GARNI
Lace up your hiking boots and get ready to walk through thousands of years of living history and breathtaking natural wonders! Your morning begins looking out over the majestic Mount Ararat through Charents Arch before stepping onto the grand stone steps of Garni – the country’s only standing Greco-Roman pagan temple. The true magic begins as you descend deep into the rugged Azat Gorge. You will find yourself walking directly beneath the “Symphony of Stones,” an awe-inspiring natural monument of massive, organ-like basalt columns towering up to 50 meters above you.
After refuel with an authentic Armenian lunch, you will uncover the mystical chambers of Geghard Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage site with awe-inspiring churches carved straight into solid rock cliffside. Complete with extra panoramic mountain trails, it is the absolute perfect combination of active outdoor exploration, cultural legacy, and wild, untouched nature.
Travel
Garni - Symphony of Stones - Geghard - Azat Gorge
Duration:
8-10 hours
Group size
by request
Price
from 49.500 AMD
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09:00
Departure from Yerevan.
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09:40
Stop at Charents Arch. Take in the breathtaking panoramic view of Mount Ararat during a 15-20 minute photo stop.
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10:15
Visit to Garni Temple.
Explore the only surviving pagan temple in Armenia, tour the complex, and enjoy the viewing platform overlooking the Azat Gorge. -
11:00 – 13:00
Hiking in the Garni Gorge.
Descend the trail to the Azat River and follow a walking route along the canyon.
Visit the "Symphony of Stones" natural monument, famous for its magnificent basalt columns rising up to 50 meters high. -
13:00 – 14:00
Optional lunch at a local restaurant in Garni.
The menu features traditional Armenian barbecue (Xorovac), homemade lavash, fresh salads, and seasonal fruits. -
14:30
Visit to Geghard Monastery.
Take a guided tour of this incredible monastery complex, which is a listed UNESCO World Heritage site, and explore its unique rock-cut churches. -
16:00 – 17:30
Additional hiking to the observation decks of the Azat Gorge.
Experience stunning views of the surrounding mountains and canyon, with plenty of photo stops along the way. -
18:30
Return to Yerevan.
Transfers
Comfortable vehicle for the entire duration
Driver
Driver services
During the tour
✓ Bottled water
✓ Entrance tickets to Garni Temple and the Symphony of Stones
✓ Hiking organization and escort services
The price does not include
✓ Lunch at the restaurant in Garni (from 7,000 AMD per person)
✓ Personal expenses
Make a reservation
Have any questions?
Get in touch with us and we will be happy to answer your questions.
- +374 43 58 27 58
- [email protected]
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17 Gr. Lusavorich, 0010, Yerevan, Armenia
7 Agatangeghos, 0010, Yerevan, Armenia