Day trip to: Garni and Geghard
Overview
Explore Armenia with our unforgettable journey! Start your adventure with a stop at Charent's Arch, where you'll be treated to a breathtaking view of Mount Ararat. Next, visit the magnificent Garni Temple, the only remaining pagan temple in Armenia. Marvel at its unique blend of Greco-Roman and Armenian architectural styles. Discover how it was dedicated to the God of Sun and later transformed into a summer residence for kings.
But the journey doesn't end there! Continue on to the remarkable Geghard Monastery, a masterpiece of 13th-century Armenian architecture. Be awed by the expertly hewn churches within the cave monastery, nestled in a massive rock. Explore the rich sculptural embellishments and encounter the many intricately carved khachkars that adorn this spiritual marvel. Unravel the secrets of this ancient site as you wander through its historic halls and embrace the spiritual ambiance that echoes through the centuries. Finish the trip with a visit to Symphony of Stones.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Taxes
- Water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional English or Russian speaking guide driver
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Entry tickets to Garni and Symphony of Stones
Meeting and Pickup
What To Expect
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Charent's Arch
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Garni Temple
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
The Monastery of Geghard
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Symphony of Stones
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+04).
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Taxes.
- Water.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Professional English or Russian speaking guide driver.
- Lunch.
- Gratuities.
- Entry tickets to Garni and Symphony of Stones.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Day trip to: Garni and Geghard is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Day trip to: Garni and Geghard will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Taxes
- Water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional English or Russian speaking guide driver
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Entry tickets to Garni and Symphony of Stones
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
