Day trip to Garni, Geghard, Symphony of Stones with Lavash baking

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Experience Armenia’s rich history, natural wonders, and traditions on a day trip to Garni, Geghard, and the Symphony of Stones, with a traditional Lavash baking experience.Begin at the Arch of Charents, where you’ll enjoy stunning views of biblical Mount Ararat. Continue to the Pagan Temple of Garni, the only standing Hellenistic pagan temple in the Caucasus, dating back to the 1st century AD and featuring a well-preserved Roman bathhouse.Next, you’ll visit the Symphony of Stones, a striking natural formation of basalt columns shaped by volcanic activity and time. The journey continues to Geghard Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site carved into the cliffs of the Azat Gorge, known for its rock-cut churches and spiritual atmosphere.The tour concludes with a traditional Lavash baking ceremony, where you’ll watch—and even join—locals preparing Armenia’s iconic flatbread in a clay tonir oven, a UNESCO-recognized cultural tradition.

Highlights

There’s a visit to the Pagan Temple of Garni, the only Hellenistic temple in the Caucasus
You’ll marvel at the Symphony of Stones, a unique volcanic rock formation
There’s time to explore the UNESCO-listed Geghard Monastery carved into the cliffs
You’ll take part in a traditional Lavash baking ceremony using a clay tonir oven

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Facilities

Free cancellation

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6 hours

Available in English, Russian

What's included

Guided tour
Water
Snacks
Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

Lunch
Entrance ticket

Where you'll meet

Meet for departure near the Cascade Complex. Please arrive at the meeting point 20 minutes before the tour starts.