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Lavash flatbread baking on the wall of a clay tonir oven with a wood fire below

Garni, Geghard & Lavash Baking

East of Yerevan: the Charents Arch with a view of Mount Ararat, the 1st-century temple of Garni, the UNESCO monastery of Geghard and a masterclass in baking thin lavash in a local family's clay oven, the tonir.

  • 6 h
  • 90 km
  • Sedan up to 4 · minivan up to 7

from AMD 41,800

per car · All inclusive

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  • Garni, Armenia's only surviving pagan temple
  • Geghard, UNESCO monastery partly cut into rock
  • Mount Ararat framed by the Charents Arch
  • Lavash baking masterclass, paid on site

Price per car

SedanUp to 4 passengers with 2 suitcases, or 3 with 3
AMD 41,800≈ $116 · €106
Minivan5–7 passengers or more luggage
AMD 54,000≈ $150 · €137

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.

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AMD 41,800 per car · all inclusive

Sedan · up to 4 passengers with 2 suitcases, or 3 with 3 · ≈ $116 · €106

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup

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

Itinerary

About 6 hours in total · 90 km

  1. Pickup at your hotel or address in Yerevan

  2. Charents Arch, view of Mount Ararat

    15 min
  3. Garni Temple

    60 min
  4. Geghard Monastery

    60 min
  5. Lavash baking masterclass

    20 min
  6. 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

The lavash baking masterclass is paid for on site and is not part of the car price.

  • 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 Garni, Geghard & Lavash Baking trip cost?

AMD 41,800 per car in a sedan for 1–4 travellers with up to 3 suitcases (up to 2 when there are four); otherwise, AMD 54,000 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 6 hours with all stops (90 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 Garni, Geghard & Lavash Baking in one day from Yerevan?

Yes — it is a round trip from Yerevan within one day: about 6 hours door to door, 90 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 → Garni Temple → Geghard Monastery → Lavash baking masterclass. 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?

The lavash baking masterclass is paid for on site and is not part of the car price.

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.

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