Discover Armenia’s rich history, nature, and traditions on a full-day trip from Yerevan to Garni, Geghard, Tsaghkadzor, including a Gata masterclass.
Travel to the mountain resort town of Tsaghkadzor, home to the medieval Kecharis Monastery, an important Armenian monastic complex dating from the 11th to 13th centuries. Enjoy free time to explore the town, with the option to ride the ski ropeway lift for panoramic mountain views.
Next, you'll join a Gata masterclass, where you’ll take part in preparing Armenia’s beloved traditional pastry and taste it fresh from the oven—an essential culinary experience deeply rooted in Armenian heritage.
Continue to the Pagan Temple of Garni, the only standing Hellenistic pagan temple in the Caucasus, dating back to the 1st century AD and dedicated to the sun god Mihr. Nearby, admire the impressive Symphony of Stones, a remarkable natural formation of basalt columns shaped by volcanic activity and erosion over thousands of years.
The journey ends at the breathtaking Geghard Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site partially carved into rock. Dating from the 4th to 10th centuries, this masterpiece of Armenian architecture is set within the scenic Upper Azat Valley and stands as one of the country’s most significant religious and historical landmarks.
