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Day Trip to Garni, Geghard, Sevan and Tsaghkadzor
Yerevan,Armenia
Duration
8 Hours TripTour Code
TP3401Description
If you are visiting Armenia in winter, it’s impossible to miss a day trip to the snowy paradise of Tsaghkadzor, Garni, Geghard & Sevan. Enjoy unforgettable winter experience with this offer.
Highlights
- Visit Armenia's only Greco-Roman temple with stunning views.
- Explore a UNESCO World Heritage site carved into cliffs
- Relax by Armenia’s largest lake and enjoy scenic views.
Included
- Transfer (hotel pick up and drop off) Comfortable transportation according to the program AC and Wi-Fi on board Professional driver Professional and English, Spanish & Russian speaking guide One bottle of water per person per day Maps Our assistance 24/7
Not Included
- Lunch & Drinks Tsaghkadzor ropeway ticket: 3000 AMD (two way) Entrance – Garni Temple: 1500 AMD
Itinerary
Day 1
- After meeting with your guide and driver, you will head to the Kotayk Region.
- First you will visit Geghard which is a medieval monastery declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco.
- According to tradition The Geghard Monastery was founded by Saint Gregory in the 4th century on the site of a sacred spring.
- The current constructions of the monastery, which are partially excavated in the rock, date from the 13th century.
- The peculiar character of the construction is reflected in its austerity and the magnificent natural scenery of the canyon, surrounded by precipices and curved cliffs.
- Next visit is Garni Temple, the only preserved pagan temple in the entire territory of the Caucasus.
- The construction dates back to the second half of the 1st century and was dedicated to the Sun God.
- After the Christianization of Armenia, the temple was used as a royal residence.
- Drive to Tsaghkadzor, a ski resort of Armenia, where you will take the cable car and rise up to the top, from where the magnificent atmosphere and spectacular nature of Tsaghkadzor unfolds.
- From December to March the resort town transforms into a winter wonderland attracting hundreds of nature lovers and adrenaline junkies.
- The highlight of Tsakhkadzor is a world-class skiing resort.
- It has a ropeway and slopes offering opportunities for both beginners and seasoned skiers.
- The breathtaking views of snow-covered peaks come as a bonus.
- Skiing, snowboarding or just going up the ropeway to enjoy the scenery are among the beloved tourist activities in winter.
- The town itself stretching amid the mountains has a lot of calm and cozy cafes and restaurants to enjoy your trip.
- Thus, the journey promises much fun if you are seeking an adrenaline rush or lunch at a mountainside café with panoramic views.
- Moving to Sevan Lake.
- Visiting Sevanavank.
- The monastery is made up of two churches dating back to the 9th century.
- The monastery is located on the peninsula of Lake Sevan which was an island.
- From the peninsula, there is a beautiful view of Lake Sevan, which is the jewel of Armenia and the second highest freshwater lake in the world.
- It is situated at 2000m above sea level and is surrounded by a mountain range.
- Sevan occupies 5% of the surface area of Armenia.
- Drive back to Yerevan.
Day 2
- After meeting with your guide and driver, you will head to the Kotayk Region.
- First you will visit Geghard which is a medieval monastery declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco.
- According to tradition The Geghard Monastery was founded by Saint Gregory in the 4th century on the site of a sacred spring.
- The current constructions of the monastery, which are partially excavated in the rock, date from the 13th century.
- The peculiar character of the construction is reflected in its austerity and the magnificent natural scenery of the canyon, surrounded by precipices and curved cliffs.
- Next visit is Garni Temple, the only preserved pagan temple in the entire territory of the Caucasus.
- The construction dates back to the second half of the 1st century and was dedicated to the Sun God.
- After the Christianization of Armenia, the temple was used as a royal residence.
- Drive to Tsaghkadzor, a ski resort of Armenia, where you will take the cable car and rise up to the top, from where the magnificent atmosphere and spectacular nature of Tsaghkadzor unfolds.
- From December to March the resort town transforms into a winter wonderland attracting hundreds of nature lovers and adrenaline junkies.
- The highlight of Tsakhkadzor is a world-class skiing resort.
- It has a ropeway and slopes offering opportunities for both beginners and seasoned skiers.
- The breathtaking views of snow-covered peaks come as a bonus.
- Skiing, snowboarding or just going up the ropeway to enjoy the scenery are among the beloved tourist activities in winter.
- The town itself stretching amid the mountains has a lot of calm and cozy cafes and restaurants to enjoy your trip.
- Thus, the journey promises much fun if you are seeking an adrenaline rush or lunch at a mountainside café with panoramic views.
- Moving to Sevan Lake.
- Visiting Sevanavank.
- The monastery is made up of two churches dating back to the 9th century.
- The monastery is located on the peninsula of Lake Sevan which was an island.
- From the peninsula, there is a beautiful view of Lake Sevan, which is the jewel of Armenia and the second highest freshwater lake in the world.
- It is situated at 2000m above sea level and is surrounded by a mountain range.
- Sevan occupies 5% of the surface area of Armenia.
- Drive back to Yerevan.
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