Armenia tour: Garni temple, Geghard monastery, Lake Sevan

Four centuries of Armenian faith carved into stone and water

A group tour of Armenia visiting Garni Temple (a 1st-century pagan site), Geghard Monastery (carved into rock), Lake Sevan (a high-altitude freshwater lake), and Sevanavank Monastery on the peninsula. The tour includes an air-conditioned vehicle, professional guide in English and Russian, admission tickets, a master class in traditional Armenian bread baking with tasting, and bottled water. The full day runs 8 to 9 hours.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Garni, Geghard, and Lake Sevan

• Start and end point
• View Mount Ararat
• Visit Garni pagan temple
• Explore Geghard monastery
• See Lake Sevan
• Visit Sevanavank monastery

Stops and time spent at each 2 stops

1. Garni Temple Entry included 1h
2. Geghard Monastery 1h

What’s included

• Air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi and bottled water.
• professional guide speaking English and Russian consecutively.
• admission to Garni Temple, Geghard Monastery, Lake Sevan and Sevanavank Monastery.
• master class in traditional Armenian bread baking with tasting.
• pastries on board.
• vehicle and passenger insurance.

Times

• Friday 10:00

Last departure this season: 13 Nov

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Before you book

Group Up to 49 10 private ›

Live guide English and Russian

Meeting point and pickup No hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point. 10 with pickup ›

Book up to 4h before

Ages Adult (8 to 80 years) · Child (3 to 7 years) · Infant (under 3): free

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund. It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Good to know

Low physical effort Stroller-friendly Public transport nearby Infants must sit on laps

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The experience

The tour starts at Garni Temple, the only pagan temple still standing in Armenia, built in the 1st century and positioned with a view toward Mount Ararat. From there you move to Geghard Monastery, a complex carved directly into the rock face. The stone itself is the structure. Between these two monuments, you'll watch the preparation of lavash, traditional Armenian flatbread, and taste it fresh. This master class sits inside the itinerary, not as an add-on. The guide speaks English and Russian consecutively, so the pace holds steady for both language groups.

Lake Sevan comes next, a pearl of the high mountains and one of the largest freshwater lakes at altitude in Eurasia. The final stop is Sevanavank Monastery on the peninsula, where a religious seminary still functions. The site is not routinely open to the public, but the tour includes access. The peninsula sits at the point where the full expanse of the lake becomes visible, and the climb to the monastery top is 200 steps. An air-conditioned vehicle carries the group throughout, and bottled water and pastries are provided on board. WiFi is available in the vehicle.

The tour operates in all weather, so dress for the season. Seats are not assigned in advance, and the itinerary is approximate: the 8 to 9 hours accounts for travel time, stops and the master class. Infants can sit on an adult's lap or ride in a stroller. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Russian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 7 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is Garni Temple and why is it significant?

Garni Temple is a 1st-century pagan temple and the only one of its kind still standing in Armenia. It sits on the tour's first stop and offers a view toward Mount Ararat.

What does the master class in bread baking involve?

You watch the preparation of lavash, traditional Armenian flatbread, and taste it as part of the experience. The master class is included in the tour itinerary and happens between the Garni Temple and Geghard Monastery stops.

Can I visit Sevanavank Monastery if it's a religious seminary?

Sevanavank Monastery is not routinely open to the public because a religious seminary functions there, but the tour includes access to the site. You'll climb 200 steps to reach the top of the peninsula, where the full view of Lake Sevan opens up.

How long is the tour and what's included in the price?

The tour runs 8 to 9 hours and includes the air-conditioned vehicle, professional guide in English and Russian, admission tickets to all four sites, the bread-baking master class with tasting, bottled water, pastries, and WiFi in the vehicle.

Is hotel pickup included?

Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included in this tour. You'll meet the group at the starting point, which is the beginning and ending location for the day.