Departure from Yerevan. Drive to the Geghard Monastery, located about 40 km (around 1 hour) from the city.

Tour of the unique Geghard Monastery (12th–13th centuries), partially carved into the rock. Its cave chambers have exceptional acoustics. The name “Geghard” is associated with the Holy Lance (Spear), believed to have pierced Christ on the cross, which was once stored here.
The lance’s diamond-shaped tip is now kept at the Etchmiadzin Cathedral Museum.

Tour of Garni Fortress (1st–4th centuries AD) – the summer residence of Armenian kings – and the Pagan Temple of the Sun, built in 77 AD by King Trdat. It is the only Hellenistic temple preserved on the territory of the former Soviet Union.
After the tour, you can buy national Armenian pastry - gata.
On our way back to Yerevan, we will visit a very cozy and hospitable place - the "Aya Maria" center, where you will take part in a master class on baking lavash, taste freshly baked bread in the bosom of nature, and also get acquainted with folk songs and dances. We return to Yerevan in a great mood.
Return to Yerevan.

Duration of the excursion: 6 hours