Tour to Armenia, Garni Pagan Temple, Geghard Monastery

Garni Pagan Temple is a masterpiece of classical hellenictical architecture, built by Armenian king Tirdates 1-st in 1-st century AD. Here Armenian sun god Mihr was worshipped two thousand years ago.

Fartger in Azat gorge your next destination will be Geghard Monastery, which is a UNESCO world heritage site. The complex is partrely carved in a giant basalt rock. The name Geghard is translated from old Armenian as “spear”. The famous spear which pierced Jesus Christ has been kept here for 5 centuries.

Duration: 5-6 hours

Total distance: 90 km