Skip to content
Azat reservoir

Charents Arch, Azat Reservoir, Garni Temple, Symphony of Stones, and Geghard Monastery

A classic half-day trip from Yerevan: the scenic Azat Reservoir, Garni Temple — Armenia’s only surviving pagan temple, the magnificent basalt columns of the Symphony of Stones, and Geghard Monastery, carved into the rock and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

  • 5 h
  • 115 km
  • Sedan up to 4 · minivan up to 7

from AMD 37,000

per car · All inclusive

Book this trip

Photo 1 of 9

  • 1st-century Hellenistic temple
  • Basalt organ pipes of the Azat gorge
  • Azat reservoir , view of Mount Ararart

Price per car

SedanUp to 4 passengers with 2 suitcases, or 3 with 3
AMD 37,000≈ $103 · €94
Minivan5–7 passengers or more luggage
AMD 47,000≈ $131 · €119

All inclusive · free cancellation up to 24 h · card online or cash in AMD

USD, EUR and RUB are for reference. The price is fixed in Armenian drams.

Book your ride

Step 1 of 2 · Your trip

See the price per car before you enter any details

TripCharents Arch, Azat Reservoir, Garni Temple, Symphony of Stones, and Geghard Monastery

8 or more travellers? Send a custom trip request

Your price

AMD 37,000 per car · all inclusive

Sedan · up to 4 passengers with 2 suitcases, or 3 with 3 · ≈ $103 · €94

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup

Next step: your contacts. No payment until we confirm the booking.

Itinerary

About 5 hours in total · 115 km

  1. Pickup at your hotel or address in Yerevan

  2. Charents Arch, view of Mount Ararat

    15 min
  3. Azat reservoir

    15 min
  4. Garni Temple

    50 min
  5. Symphony of Stones gorge

    45 min
  6. Geghard Monastery

    45 min
  7. Back at your hotel in Yerevan

Included

  • Private car with driver for the whole trip: a clean, comfortable sedan or minivan with air conditioning
  • Pickup and drop-off at your hotel in Yerevan
  • Fuel, roads and parking
  • Waiting at every stop of the itinerary
  • Bottled water
  • Child seat on request

Not included

  • Entrance tickets, cable car and ropeway tickets
  • Meals and wine tastings
  • Licensed guide — add it when booking for AMD 25,000
  • Tips — not expected

Your driver and meeting

  • The driver picks you up at your hotel or any address in Yerevan at the time you choose.
  • The day before, you get the driver’s name, photo, car, plate number and phone in WhatsApp or Telegram.
  • Drivers speak English and Russian and help with practical things: photo stops, where to eat, how long to stay.
  • The driver is not a guide. For the history and stories of the sites, add a licensed guide.
  • If anything is wrong with the car, we send a replacement.

Good to know

Season: All year round

  • Bring cash in Armenian drams for tickets, lunch and village markets: cards are not accepted everywhere.
  • Monasteries are active churches: shoulders covered and quiet voices are appreciated.
  • Wear comfortable shoes and take a warm layer: many sites are in the mountains and windy.

Questions about this trip

How much does the Charents Arch, Azat Reservoir, Garni Temple, Symphony of Stones, and Geghard Monastery trip cost?

AMD 37,000 per car in a sedan for 1–4 travellers with up to 3 suitcases (up to 2 when there are four); otherwise, AMD 47,000 in a minivan for groups of up to 7. It is the price for the whole car, not per person, and it includes fuel, parking, hotel pickup and drop-off and bottled water.

How long does it take and when do we start?

Plan about 5 hours with all stops (115 km in total). You choose the pickup time when booking; many travellers start between 8:00 and 10:00.

Will the driver tell us about the history of the sites?

The driver helps with practical tips — where to stop, where to eat, how long to stay. Under Armenian tourism law, a guided tour with historical commentary is the job of a licensed guide: add one when booking for AMD 25,000.

Can we change the stops or stay longer?

Small changes on the way are fine. Only waiting beyond the planned time or an unplanned detour can cost extra, and the price is agreed with you first.

Can we do Charents Arch, Azat Reservoir, Garni Temple, Symphony of Stones, and Geghard Monastery in one day from Yerevan?

Yes — it is a round trip from Yerevan within one day: about 5 hours door to door, 115 km of driving, with the stops included. For long routes we suggest an early pickup; you choose the time when booking, and the driver brings you back to your hotel the same evening.

In what order do we visit the stops?

The route goes: Charents Arch, view of Mount Ararat → Azat reservoir → Garni Temple → Symphony of Stones gorge → Geghard Monastery. The driver keeps this order unless the light, the weather or the crowds make another order better for you — say so, and small changes on the way are fine.

Does this trip run all year?

All year round

What if I need to cancel?

Cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before pickup. Later than that, you can move the trip to another date once, free of charge. We do not take deposits.

  • Etchmiadzin Cathedral
    • 6 h
    • 120 km

    Echmiadzin, Zvartnots & Khor Virap

    The spiritual heart of Armenia in one day: the mother cathedral of Echmiadzin, the churches of St. Hripsime and St. Gayane, the ruins of Zvartnots and Khor Virap under Ararat.

    Sedan · 1–4 people
    AMD 40,000
    Minivan · up to 7 people
    AMD 52,000

    per car · All inclusive

  • Garni Temple lit at night
    • 5 h
    • 80 km

    Garni Temple & Geghard Monastery

    The classic half-day trip from Yerevan: the only pagan temple of Armenia, the basalt columns of the Symphony of Stones and the rock-carved monastery of Geghard, a UNESCO site.

    Sedan · 1–4 people
    AMD 32,000
    Minivan · up to 7 people
    AMD 42,000

    per car · All inclusive

  • Amberd fortress church
    • 6 h
    • 130 km

    Amberd Fortress & Byurakan Observatory

    Up the slopes of Mount Aragats to the 7th-century fortress of Amberd, the monastery of Tegher and the observatory of Byurakan; the Armenian alphabet monument on the way.

    Sedan · 1–4 people
    AMD 45,000
    Minivan · up to 7 people
    AMD 58,000

    per car · All inclusive

from AMD 37,000

per car · All inclusive

Book