Garni temple, Geghard monastery, Symphony of stones ru

Distance: 100km / Duration: 4-5 hours

Departure from the hotel

The first sight of this day will be the only pagan temple of Garni (1st century) preserved on the territory of Armenia, dedicated to the Sun God Mithra.

Your trip will continue to Geghard cave monastery (XIII century). The monastery is named after the spear by which Jesus Christ was pierced during his crucifixion (Armenian word “geghard” literally means “spear”), which was kept here for many years.

Next stop will be the Symphony of Stones – a unique natural wonder consisting of hexagonal basalt cylinders at an altitude of approximately 50 meters. This non-man made phenomenon, formed as a result of the rapid freezing of magma, resembles organ pipes, which is why it received its second name “Basalt Organ”.

Return to Yerevan

Professional guide driver
Comfortable car
Water in a car
Lunch (could be included per person 7000 dram)
Group sizesPrices
for up to 3 persons175 $/per person
from 4 to 7 persons225 $/per person
from 8 to 16 persons150 $/per person