During the tour, you will explore several iconic landmarks of Armenia. Your journey begins at Mother Armenia, a towering statue in Victory Park that symbolizes peace through strength. Next, you will visit the Genocide Complex, Armenia’s official memorial to the victims of the Armenian Genocide, located on the hill of Tsitsernakaberd and built in 1967. The tour continues to the Cascade, a massive stairway connecting the downtown Kentron area of Yerevan with the Monument neighborhood. With over 570 steps, the Cascade not only stands as one of the city’s most striking architectural features but also offers breathtaking panoramic views of the Opera House, Swan Lake, and even Mount Ararat on a clear day, along with a rich display of modern art installations. Following this, you will head to Republic Square, renowned for its captivating dancing water fountains near the National Gallery. Finally, for those interested in shopping and local crafts, a stop at Vernissage — a vibrant open-air market.
Explore Armenia’s UNESCO World Heritage–listed treasures on this Garni-Geghard day tour. Visit the iconic Temple of Garni — widely considered the country’s most important symbol of pre-Christian Armenia and admire the classical Hellenistic architecture you find. Enjoy breathtaking views over Mt Ararat on route to the UNESCO–listed monastery complex of Geghard. Within our tour we will be in the valley of Azat river where there are mayn historical and natural monuments. We will go to the Pagan Temple of Garni. The Pagan Temple of Garni is the only non-Christian temple currently standing in ArmeniaThe architectural complex of Garni was Armenia's foremost center of Hellenistic culture and the summer residence of Armenian kings. Drive to the unique caved temple St. Geghard (12th -13th cc.), the name of which means “holy spear” in the honor of the long-preserved spear, the same spear that pierced the body of crucified Christ. At the moment this spear is kept in the museum of Etchmiadzin. Geghard Monastery is included in the UNESCO World Heritage list (2000). Drive back to Yerevan.
Overnight stay in Yerevan.