Tours
Garni – Geghard – Symphony of Stones
The classic half-day trip east of Yerevan: the Greco-Roman temple, the basalt columns of the Azat gorge and the rock-cut monastery of Geghard.
Itinerary
- Start: pickup in Yerevan
Garni Temple
A Greco-Roman colonnaded temple above the gorge of the Azat river, traditionally dated to the 1st century AD. It collapsed in the earthquake of 1679 and was rebuilt in the 20th century.
≈ 29 km≈ 40 min
Symphony of Stones
Tall basalt columns lining the gorge of the Azat river below the village of Garni — a natural formation often called the “Symphony of Stones”.
Travel time: ask us
Geghard Monastery
A medieval monastery partly carved out of the cliffs at the head of the Azat valley. Together with the Upper Azat Valley it is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
≈ 38 km≈ 45 min
- Return to Yerevan
Farthest stop ≈ 38 km from Yerevan. Approximate road distance and driving time from Republic Square, Yerevan, without traffic. Actual times on mountain roads are usually longer.
Known entrance fees on this route
- Garni TempleAdult: 1,500 AMDSource · checked on 9 November 2026
Other stops: contact us for current information. (Symphony of Stones, Geghard Monastery)
Entrance fees are paid at the site and are not part of the tour price.