Visit the Garni Hellenistic Temple, witness the Geghard Monastery and marvel at the Symphony of Stones in the company of your expert, local guide. Enjoy pickup at your hotel and start with the short drive to the Garni Fortress, the royal summer residence of the Armenian kings. Visit the 1st century Garni Temple of the Sun, the only Hellenistic temple in the former USSR. Move on to the rock-cut Geghard Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy its fascinating natural setting and admire the decorative art carved inside its solid rock. Take a break for a delicious lunch with a local. Enjoy eating in either their home or their apricot orchard. Sample local cuisine including traditional Armenian bread, and watch it being baked in an underground oven. Walk off your hearty lunch by exploring the tour's finals stop: the stunning Garni Gorge and its Symphony of Stones natural wonder. Marvel at the incredible natural rock formations, columns which resemble honeycombs or pencils stretching a mile along the river.