15 Khor Virap and Noravank Tours in Garni and Geghard to Build a Day Around

1.Group Tour: Khor Virap, Garni temple, Geghard, Lavash baking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 333 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $38Our pick

Spend 8 to 9 hours visiting Khor Virap, Garni Temple, and Geghard with an English-speaking Hyur Service guide. You’ll see Mount Ararat, bake lavash in a tonir, enjoy Wi-Fi and refreshments, and return to central Yerevan for $38.

“It was an excellent trip to the Lori region with our guide Tigran and our driver Garic. We visited the Lori Fortress, St. Nicholas the Wonderworker Church, the Odzun Church and the Sanahin Monastery.”

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2.Private 7-8-hour Khor Virap, Garni temple & Geghard monastery trip from Yerevan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 272 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.)

Travel from Yerevan by private air-conditioned vehicle to Khor Virap, Garni Temple, and Geghard Monastery. An English or Russian-speaking guide can explain Armenia’s faith, ancient architecture, and royal past. Expect Mount Ararat views, rock-cut churches, optional extra stops, and a flexible day for up to three people.

“Excellent tour of 3 incredibly historic and beautiful sites in Armenia. The drive in between locations was lovely too!”

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3.Khor Virap, Garni, Geghard, Syphony & Charents Arch + Lavash

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 205 reviews · 7 - 8 hours · from $24

Travel from Yerevan with an Armenian, English, or Russian-speaking driver to Khor Virap, Garni Temple, Geghard Monastery, Charents Arch, and the Symphony of Stones. You can add a live guide, enjoy a lavash-making stop, and see Mount Ararat when weather allows.

“It was a fantastic trip to amazing places. There were people from 12 different countries, it was great to have this amazing mix. The places we visited are very beautiful. I strongly recommend this day trip.”

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4.Khor Virap, Garni, Geghard, Echmiadzin, & Zvartnots

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 192 reviews · 8 hours

Travel privately from Yerevan with an Armenian, English, or Russian-speaking driver to five major sites in eight hours. See Etchmiadzin, Zvartnots, Khor Virap, Garni, and Geghard, with time for photos, local food, and Mount Ararat views. Drivers such as Artur, Levon, Manya, and Vazgen are praised for flexibility and care.

“Vazgen our transporter was excellent, knowledgeable, and explained all details in English. Though not his job, he gave us important tips in every stop to make our visit smooth and quicker. He also went out of his way to fi d vegetarian food.”

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5.Private tour to Echmiadzin (st Cathedral), Zvartnots, Khor Virap, Garni, Geghard

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.)

Travel by private air-conditioned vehicle from Yerevan to Etchmiadzin, Zvartnots, Garni, Geghard, and Khor Virap. You may be paired with an English-speaking guide such as Mary, Arman, or Nareh, though some bookings use a driver only. Expect a full 7 to 8 hours.

“Excellent knowledgeable,polite guide Mr Arman.He has explained us everything and cleared all our quiries with patience. We are from India,the tour made us more comfortable with viator.”

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6.Khor Virap, Azat Reservoir, Garni & Geghard Small-Group Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $33

Spend 8 to 9 hours visiting Armenia’s key sights beyond Yerevan with an English-speaking guide such as Nare or Nektar. See Mount Ararat, bake lavash, explore Garni and Geghard, and travel in a comfortable vehicle with Wi-Fi, water, and gata included.

“It is wonderful. First the driver drives very safe and always with a smile, also a handsome guy. Second, our guide Nare (hope I spell correctly) is very professional and dedicated, she explains details clearly, answers our questions, give us reasonable time to visit, and very kind to help us whatever we need. I truly recommend this tour to everyone as those sights are not easy to reach unless you have your own wheel.”

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7.Khor Virap, Garni & Geghard Guided Tour with Lavash Baking

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 49 reviews · 8 hours · from $35

Join an English or Russian-speaking guide for Khor Virap, Mount Ararat views, Azat Reservoir, Garni Temple, Geghard Monastery, and lavash baking. Group tours run Tuesdays and Saturdays, while private trips operate daily. Edgar and Anastasia are among the guides who may lead departures.

“The trip was very good, the weather and the ride was comfortable, however it was rushed to accommodate the plan. Each location is about 40 mins sightseeing, however it takes 10 mins to reach from the parking spot and then to listen to the guide, we have to complete the site seeing in 20mins which is not enough. Recommending to rearrange the plan for visiting Khor Virap in the afternoon to have the best possible view of Ararat Mountain.”

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8.Garni,Geghard, Khor Virap Private Tour with Mt. Ararat Views

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 30 reviews · 8 hours

Travel privately from Yerevan to Khor Virap, Garni, Geghard, and Charents Arch. You’ll see Mount Ararat from Armenia’s closest viewpoint, a first-century pagan temple, rock-cut chambers, and volcanic basalt columns. Hotel pickup, Wi-Fi, water, and a city map are included.

“To był wspaniały dzień! Zobaczyliśmy wszystko to co sobie zaplanowaliśmy. Nasz kierowca Pan Harut był bardzo uprzejmy, obdarzył nas wieloma historiami o Armenii, przystawał na każde nasze prośby, a przede wszystkim prowadził bardzo bezpiecznie. Bardzo dziękujemy i polecamy każdemu tą wycieczkę.”

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9.Garni, Geghard, Charents Arch, Azat reservoir, Khor Virap

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.)

Spend 8 to 9 hours exploring Armenia beyond Yerevan with a private driver or English-speaking guide. See the pagan Garni Temple, cave-like Geghard Monastery, Khor Virap’s Ararat view, Charents Arch, and Azat Reservoir. Hotel pickup, drop-off, and transport are included.

“Vazgen was not only a great driver but also gave loads of interesting information, and made sure all our needs are met.”

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10.Private Tour to Garni Temple, Geghard & Khor Virap Monasteries, Azat Reservoir

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 9 hours (approx.)

Spend about nine hours with a private driver and optional guide visiting Khor Virap, Azat Reservoir, Geghard, Garni Temple, and Charents Arch. Expect Ararat views, a cave monastery, a rare pagan temple, WiFi, bottled water, and pickup in an air-conditioned vehicle.

“We had a great time with guide Arev and driver Ara. If you want to do one tour chose this one. Beautiful Geghard, invredibly located Khor Virap, nature miracle Symphony of Stones.”

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11.Khor Virap, Garni, Geghard, Syphony & Charents Arch Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 15 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $20Best value

Travel from Yerevan by air-conditioned vehicle to six Armenian sights, including Garni Temple, Geghard Monastery, Khor Virap and the Symphony of Stones. This is a driver-led outing rather than a fully guided tour, with English offered and groups capped at 15 people.

“I rated this 3 stars because: 1) Timeliness: The schedule was not followed, and we ended up about an hour late. Punctuality is important for maximizing the experience. 2) Lack of guide/leader: There was no tour guide or tour leader; it was essentially just transportation with a driver. If you’re looking for a guided experience, this is not ideal. It’s more suitable for travelers who prefer to explore on their own. 3) Time management: Time at each stop was quite short, leaving little opportunity to roam, take photos, or fully enjoy the sites. If departures from Yerevan were on time, the trip could have felt more balanced with longer stops.…”

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12.Garni,Geghard, Khor Virap Private Tour with Mt. Ararat Views

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $48

Travel privately from Yerevan to Khor Virap, Garni Temple, the Symphony of Stones, Geghard Monastery, and Charents Arch. Your air-conditioned vehicle includes Wi-Fi, water, and hotel pickup. A guide is available on request, or choose a driver-only outing for a flexible pace.

“We opted for a driver only on this tour and had the best time. So professional and friendly, we could look at the sights at our own pace and were able to see some amazing things. Would recommend this tour for everyone.”

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13.Khor Virap, Garni, Geghard,Azat Reservoir Highlights:Private tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.)

Explore Armenia’s pagan Garni Temple, cave-cut Geghard Monastery, Khor Virap near Mount Ararat, and Charent’s Arch on a 6 to 7-hour private drive from Yerevan. Expect a comfortable vehicle and hotel pickup, but confirm whether your assigned driver also provides English guiding.

“We had a great time exploring Armenia with Levan. We had a mixed group and language wise Levan was perfect for us as he spoke very good English and Russian. In addition he guided us to all the places and provided a brief history for every stop. The minivan we had was comfortable, in good condition and had wifi.”

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14.Private Tour: Khor Virap, Garni, Geghard, Lake Sevan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 10 hours

Travel from Yerevan with a private driver, or add a guide, to Khor Virap, Garni Temple, Geghard Monastery, and Lake Sevan. You will see Ararat country, a pagan-era temple, a church carved into rock, and Sevanavank. Drivers such as Artavazd and Aarud can also help with lunch stops and local detours.

“Abbiamo optato per il tour privato con autista senza guida. Un tour consigliatissimo, il nostro autista è stato gentile e discreto, ci ha recuperato dall'hotel all'orario stabilito. Il giro dei monasteri è bellissimo, luoghi di storia e spiritualità senza pari. Siamo stati un po' sfortunati per il tempo, molto nuvoloso, non siamo riusciti a vedere l'Ararat in tutto il giro, nonostante ciò i luoghi del tour meritano la visita. C'è uno stop facoltativo per il pranzo, ci ha portato in un posto onestissimo dove si poteva scegliere tra ristorante, food court o supermercato, quindi per tutti i gusti e tasche. Rientrati in hotel senza problemi.”

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15.Private Tour: Khor Virap, Garni, Geghard, Lake Sevan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $76

Travel privately from Yerevan with an English-speaking guide such as Arud to Khor Virap, Garni Temple, the Symphony of Stones, Geghard, Lake Sevan, and Sevanavank. Expect about 9 to 10 hours in an air-conditioned vehicle, with hotel pickup, WiFi, and bottled water included.

“Perfect! Everything about this tour was to perfection. Our driver/guide Mr. Arud (not sure if I spell that correctly) was very pleasant, explained every location very well and drove us safely one place to the other. Also the place we get to lunch at, Geghard Restaurant... Fantastic food! Thank you again for a very lovely tour around Armenia!”

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