Private tour
Garni & Geghard
Discover the ancient Temple of Garni and the magnificent Geghard Monastery on a memorable group tour through Armenia’s history, culture, and stunning mountain landscapes.
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Destination
Arch of Charents
Why visit
Charents Arch 🏔️
Charents Arch is one of the most beautiful and symbolic places in Armenia. It is located on the road to Garni, on a hill overlooking the magnificent Mount Ararat and the surrounding Armenian mountains.
The arch was built in 1957, designed by the famous Armenian architect Rafael Israelyan, and dedicated to the great Armenian poet Yeghishe Charents.
The location is especially famous for its breathtaking view of Mount Ararat, which can be seen in all its beauty on a clear day. For Charents, Ararat was one of the most important symbols of the Armenian homeland, its history, and the spiritual world of its people.
Here, visitors can take a short stop, enjoy the beautiful scenery, take memorable photos with Mount Ararat in the background, and experience the unique atmosphere where Armenian nature and culture come together.
📍 Charents Arch is one of the first stops of our tour, marking the beginning of an unforgettable journey to Garni Temple, the Symphony of Stones, and Geghard Monastery.
Planning your visit
Use this destination page to decide how Arch of Charents fits into your Armenia itinerary. The tours below are real Tour Armenia routes that currently include this stop. Open a tour to check its full sequence of destinations, duration, departure details and pricing before you book.
Tours that include Arch of Charents
These published routes currently stop at Arch of Charents. Group tours follow a scheduled departure, while private tours use a vehicle for your own party.
Private tour
Garni Sevan Dilijan
Explore Garni, Geghard, Lake Sevan and Dilijan on a day tour from Yerevan. Visit the Symphony of Stones, Sevanavank and Old Dilijan.
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Garni Sevan Dilijan
Explore Garni, Geghard, Lake Sevan and Dilijan on a day tour from Yerevan. Visit the Symphony of Stones, Sevanavank, Old Dilijan and Charents Arch.
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Garni & Geghard Group Tour
Discover the ancient Temple of Garni and the magnificent Geghard Monastery on a memorable group tour through Armenia’s history, culture, and stunning mountain landscapes.
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Khor Virap & Garni
Explore Armenia on a day tour to Khor Virap, Garni, Symphony of Stones, Geghard and Charents Arch. Enjoy Mount Ararat views and stunning landscapes.
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Khor Virap & Garni
Explore Armenia on a day tour to Khor Virap, Garni Temple, Symphony of Stones and Geghard. Enjoy Mount Ararat views and the scenic Azat Gorge.
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Opening hours, entrance rules and local conditions around Arch of Charents can change. Use the individual tour page for the exact planned stop and timing, and contact Tour Armenia if you need help with pickup, luggage, vehicle choice or combining this destination with another place.
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