About this experience
To visit Armenia and not to see the magnificent Lake Sevan, the local 'temple of Athena' Garni, and the ascetic Gregorian Geghard monastery, where a Christian relic was kept for a long time, is a big mistake. By embarking on a journey with me, you will hear the legends and tales of these places, taste Armenian fruits and sweets, try the lake fish, and understand how many legendary antiquities Armenia holds.
What to expect
You will visit places that will amaze you with their beauty and atmosphere, where historical sights amazingly fit into the surrounding landscape. And you won't be bored on the road either: I will tell you the main local legends and treat you to fruits and Armenian sweets.
Garni Temple
Resembling a temple in Athens, like a piece of Greece on Armenian land, Garni is the only pagan temple in Armenia that has survived to this day. When you visit here, you will be transported back to pre-Christian times, to the 1st century AD, when people still worshipped the sun god on the banks of the Azat River. Next to the temple, you will see the ruins of ancient baths and fortress walls, and then we will head to Geghard.
Geghard Monastery
You will find yourself in a canyon among rocky mountains, where the cave monastery Geghard is located. According to legend, until the 18th century, the spearhead that pierced Jesus' heart was kept here. The ascetic architecture of the monastery, intricate stone carving, and the rock with a spring make this place truly special, although somewhat solemnly gloomy.
Lake Sevan and Sevanavank Monastery
Sevan is the second largest mountain freshwater lake of volcanic origin in the world. It occupies a large part of Armenia's territory, its cold waters have a dark blue color, and on the lake's shore stands the small Sevanavank monastery made of rough stone, which has survived for centuries. Admiring Armenia's religious and natural beauties, it is at Lake Sevan where you can taste the freshest trout and sig fish.
Organizational Details
- I will pick you up from your hotel in Yerevan and bring you back
- Entrance to Garni temple is paid additionally — $3 (1500 drams) per person
