Garni and Geghard Tour from Yerevan

A private trip to Garni Temple, Geghard Monastery and the Symphony of Stones

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  • Private tour No other travelers in your vehicle
  • Comfort and safety Experienced drivers and well-kept cars
  • Flexible departure time Start at a time convenient for you
Garni and Geghard tour from Yerevan
  • Duration 4–5 hours
  • Route Yerevan — Garni — Geghard — Yerevan
  • Tour type Private tour
  • Transport Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Price from 25,000 AMD per vehicle

The Garni and Geghard tour from Yerevan is one of the most popular half-day trips out of the Armenian capital. In four to five hours you see a 1st-century pagan temple, a UNESCO-listed cave monastery, the basalt columns of the Symphony of Stones and the view over Mount Ararat from the Charents Arch. Four defining sights in a single short drive.

The tour runs in a private format: no strangers in the car, a pickup time that fits your schedule, a comfortable vehicle and unhurried stops at each site. It works equally well for a couple, a family, a small group of friends or a corporate party.

Tour itinerary

  1. Yerevan Pickup from your hotel
  2. Charents Arch 10–15 min photo stop
  3. Garni Temple Explore the temple and grounds
  4. Symphony of Stones 20–30 min at the basalt columns
  5. Geghard Monastery Walk through the cave monastery
  6. Yerevan Drop-off back in the city

What’s included

Included in the price

  • Professional English- or Russian-speaking driver
  • Fuel and parking along the route
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Yerevan
  • Bottled water in the vehicle
  • Stops at every landmark along the route

Paid separately

  • Garni Temple entrance ticket — 1,500 AMD
  • Symphony of Stones entrance ticket — 300 AMD
  • Meals and personal expenses
  • Licensed guide, if requested
  • Additional stops outside the main route

Transport and prices

Sedan 1–3 passengers
  • Comfortable air-conditioned car
  • Best for a couple or a small family
  • Pickup from your hotel in Yerevan
from 25,000 AMD Choose
Popular
Minivan 4–6 passengers
  • New Mercedes Vito or equivalent
  • More room for passengers and luggage
  • Ideal for a family or a group of friends
from 50,000 AMD Choose
Minibus 7–18 passengers
  • Mercedes Sprinter or equivalent
  • Great for groups and corporate parties
  • Final price depends on group size
from 55,000 AMD Choose

What you’ll see on the route

The tour covers four defining sights near Yerevan: the panoramic Charents Arch viewpoint, the 1st-century pagan Garni Temple, the natural basalt organ of the Symphony of Stones, and the rock-cut Geghard Monastery.

Charents Arch with a view of Mount Ararat Charents Arch Viewpoint over Mount Ararat and the Ararat plain. Garni Temple in Armenia, front view against the mountains Garni Temple The only surviving Greco-Roman pagan temple in Armenia. Symphony of Stones basalt columns in Garni Gorge Symphony of Stones Hexagonal basalt columns rising above the Azat river. Geghard Monastery cut into the cliffs Geghard Monastery UNESCO-listed medieval monastery partly carved into the rock.

What travellers say

Guests consistently mention careful driving, clean vehicles, on-time pickup and a well-paced Garni–Geghard route.

★★★★★

Thank you for a wonderful trip to Garni! Everything was arranged quickly, we had a comfortable new vehicle for a big group, and Artak was very friendly and shared interesting details along the way. We were really happy with the day.

Anastasia Pererva
★★★★★

Excellent driver. Drove us the whole day — polite, punctual, clean and comfortable car. Knows the routes well and always suggested the best way. We felt safe the entire trip.

Artur Dzhimiev
★★★★★

Huge thanks to our driver and guide for a wonderful day. Everything was organised to a very high standard: a comfortable and safe ride, interesting stories, and a very warm atmosphere.

David

Frequently asked questions

Prices depend on group size. Without a guide: up to 3 people — from 25,000 AMD, up to 6 people — from 50,000 AMD, up to 17 people — from 55,000 AMD. With a licensed guide: from 55,000 AMD, 80,000 AMD and 90,000 AMD respectively. Prices are per vehicle, not per person.

4–5 hours: Charents Arch, Garni Temple, Symphony of Stones, Geghard Monastery and the drive back. If you add a lavash-baking lunch, budget around 6 hours.

About 30 km, roughly 30–40 minutes by car. Geghard sits another 9 km beyond Garni.

Charents Arch, Garni Temple, Symphony of Stones and Geghard Monastery. On request, we can add a traditional lavash-baking lunch on the way back.

Round-trip transfer from Yerevan, a private vehicle with driver, and stops at every landmark on the route. The Garni Temple ticket (1,500 AMD) and the Symphony of Stones ticket (300 AMD) are paid on-site. Geghard is free.

No. You pay the driver in cash before the tour starts. AMD, USD or EUR cash are all accepted.

Yes — this is one of the best day trips for families. The drive is short, the temple and monastery keep kids interested, and the walk down to the Symphony of Stones feels like a small adventure.

Year-round. Spring and autumn are ideal. Summer is hot on the open Garni platform but cool inside Geghard. Winter has its own quiet beauty and no crowds.

Yes. A common combination is Garni–Geghard plus Lake Sevan as a full-day tour. Ask us when you book and we’ll build the schedule around your priorities.

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Book on WhatsApp From 25,000 AMD per vehicle · 4–5 hours