Short stop at the arch, best view point in front to Ararat mountain

Named after the holy lance that pierced Christ’s side at the crucifixion, this World Heritage–listed monastery is carved out of the rock face of the Azat River Gorge. Legend has it as founded in the 4th century and its oldest surviving chapel dates back to the 12th century. The hugely atmospheric Surp Astvatsatsin (Holy Mother of God Church) dates from 1215 and features wonderful carvings; its adjoining gavit (vestibule) with its nine arches was built between 1215 and 1225.

Garni Pagan Temple is a masterpiece of classical Hellenistic architecture, built by Armenian king Tirdates 1-st in 1-st century AD. Here Armenian sun god Mihr was worshiped two thousand years ago.

Short walk at the shore of Lake Sevan - the largest lake in Armenia, which is located 1,900 meters above sea level.

Visit the 9-th century Monastery of Sevanavank on top of a rock, on Sevan peninsula. It used to be an island before early 20-th century. But starting from 1930-s the water of the lake was used for irrigation and hydro electrical power plants, and as a result, the island became a peninsula.