Garni, Geghard, Symphony of Stones, Lavash Baking Group Tour

For travelers short on time, this is the compact way to see Armenia’s most essential pagan-to-Christian route without sacrificing depth. In just 6 hours from Yerevan, it covers a Greco-Roman temple, a volcanic gorge, a UNESCO monastery, and finishes with a genuinely hands-on lavash baking masterclass rather than a quick tasting stop.

Tour Overview

This is a group tour running 6 hours, making it one of the shorter full-day options from Yerevan, with a guide and transport included throughout. Guides are available in English and Russian. Rather than booking a private vehicle, you join other travelers, which keeps the price lower while still covering five stops in a single half-day trip.

Charents Arch: Yerevan’s Gateway to Mount Ararat

The tour starts at the Charents Arch, a scenic viewpoint just outside Yerevan offering unforgettable views of the biblical Mount Ararat — a popular first stop for framing the mountain in photos before heading further out of the city.

Garni Temple: The Caucasus’s Only Standing Greco-Roman Temple

The tour continues to Garni Temple, the only standing Greco-Roman pagan temple in the Caucasus, dating back to the 1st century. You’ll explore its striking colonnaded architecture along with the ruins of the nearby Roman bathhouse.

Symphony of Stones: A Volcanic Cathedral of Basalt

From Garni, the tour descends into the gorge to reach the Symphony of Stones, a breathtaking natural formation of basalt columns shaped by volcanic forces over thousands of years — one of the most striking geological sites in Armenia.

Symphony of Stones: A Volcanic Cathedral of Basalt

From Garni, the tour descends into the gorge to reach the Symphony of Stones, a breathtaking natural formation of basalt columns shaped by volcanic forces over thousands of years — one of the most striking geological sites in Armenia.

Geghard Monastery: Nature and Medieval Architecture Combined

The tour visits Geghard Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site partly carved into the surrounding rock, where nature and medieval Armenian architecture combine in a way found almost nowhere else in the country.

Lavash Baking Masterclass: Baking Bread in an Underground Tonir Oven

The day concludes with a traditional lavash baking masterclass — not just a tasting, but a hands-on lesson in the secrets of Armenia’s iconic bread, baked in an underground tonir oven and eaten fresh out of the fire. A perfect mix of history, nature, and authentic Armenian culture to close out the day.

Full Itinerary

Pickup: Alexander Tamanyan Statue, Cascade Complex, Yerevan

The Arch of Yeghishe Charents — 20 min

Garni Temple — 50 min

Symphony of Stones — 40 min

Lavash Baking & Lunch — 1h 20min

Geghard Monastery — 50 min

Drop-off: Alexander Tamanyan Statue, Cascade Complex, Yerevan

How much does this tour cost?

The tour starts from AMD 13,900 per person for the Group Tour option.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the Garni and Geghard lavash tour?

The tour takes approximately 6 hours, including pickup and drop-off in Yerevan — one of the shorter full-day tour options.

What languages are the guides available in?

Guides for this tour are available in English and Russian.

What is the Symphony of Stones?

It’s a natural formation of tightly packed basalt columns in the Garni Gorge, shaped by volcanic activity over thousands of years.

What happens during the lavash baking masterclass?

You’ll learn how traditional Armenian lavash bread is made and baked in an underground tonir oven, then taste it fresh from the oven.

Is this a private or group tour?

This is a Group Tour, joined by other travelers.

Where does the tour depart from?

Pickup is at the Alexander Tamanyan Statue, near the Cascade Complex in Yerevan.