Garni and Geghard are the best-known tourist destinations in Armenia and it quite important to visit these places with the qualified guides and in high-quality means of transportation.

Garni Temple is the only Greco-Roman collonaded building still standing in Armenia. The temple of Garni is the most-popular structure and symbol of pre-Christian Armenia. In the first century AD, the temple of Garni was built by King Tiridates I in honour of the sun god Mihr.

Geghard is one of the points of pride of Armenia listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The monastery is situated in the Kotayk province of Armenia. Geghard is a fantastic place as it is carved out of the mountain, surrounded by cliffs.

It takes nearly 44 minutes from Yerevan to Garni. It is nearly 28.9 km. The road is good and there is no need to worry about your safety. The road is interesting so you won’t be bored.

It takes nearly 58 minutes from Yerevan to Geghard Monastery. It is nearly 39.6 km. During your ride, you can enjoy the fantastic view from your car window.

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February 0° -9°

March 8° -3°

April 15° 3°

May 20° 7°

June 25° 11°

July 30° 15°

August 29° 15°

September 25° 10°

October 17° 4°

November 8° -2°

December 0° -7°

Ararat Tour, one of the leading tourism companies, offers you amazing tours to Garni and Geghard. We will help you to discover Armenia and know more about the secret facts of Garni and Geghard monasteries.