Your independent guide to Garni, Geghard and the Symphony of Stoneshttps://garnitemple.com/en-GBhttps://garnitemple.com/armenian-food/https://garnitemple.com/armenian-food/Armenian food and drink: lavash and its UNESCO listing, khorovats, dolma, harissa and gata, then brandy and wine, with sources.Sun, 25 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://garnitemple.com/entry-requirements/https://garnitemple.com/entry-requirements/Do UK visitors need a visa for Armenia? What GOV.UK says about the 180-day visa-free stay, passports, customs, the Iran land border and health, checked October 2026.Sun, 25 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://garnitemple.com/is-armenia-safe/https://garnitemple.com/is-armenia-safe/Is Armenia safe to visit? The two FCDO no-travel areas quoted in full, what GOV.UK says about crime, roads, taxis and earthquakes, and what it does not say about Garni.Sun, 25 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://garnitemple.com/money-and-currency/https://garnitemple.com/money-and-currency/What currency Armenia uses, the notes and coins in frequent use, airport bus fares and ATM advice for UK visitors, with a plain note on what we have not verified.Sun, 25 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://garnitemple.com/nearby/dilijan/https://garnitemple.com/nearby/dilijan/Dilijan guide: the forest town and national park, Haghartsin and Goshavank monasteries, the drive from Yerevan, and how Dilijan tours combine with Lake Sevan.Sun, 25 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://garnitemple.com/practical-information/https://garnitemple.com/practical-information/Independent practical guide to Armenia for a Garni day trip: currency, entry rules, safety, plugs, time zone, emergency numbers and a few Armenian phrases.Sun, 25 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://garnitemple.com/tbilisi-to-yerevan/https://garnitemple.com/tbilisi-to-yerevan/Getting from Tbilisi to Yerevan: the overnight train times from Wander-Lush, how tickets work, what the border takes, and what we can and cannot say about minibuses.Sun, 25 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://garnitemple.com/yerevan-airport/https://garnitemple.com/yerevan-airport/Zvartnots airport near Yerevan: the EVN code, how far it is from the centre, buses N201 and N100, taxi desks, Shirak airport, and how to reach Garni afterwards.Sun, 25 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://garnitemple.com/best-time-to-visit/https://garnitemple.com/best-time-to-visit/When to visit Garni Temple, Geghard and the Symphony of Stones: Yerevan weather by month, winter hours, Vardavar and public holidays, and what we could not confirm.Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://garnitemple.com/day-tours/https://garnitemple.com/day-tours/Compare Garni, Geghard and Symphony of Stones day tours from Yerevan: group or private, Khor Virap and Sevan combos, what is included, prices, and when a taxi is better.Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://garnitemple.com/garni-temple/https://garnitemple.com/garni-temple/Garni Temple guide: history from 77 AD to the 1679 earthquake and 1970s rebuild, the bath house mosaic, opening hours, ticket price and how long to allow.Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://garnitemple.com/geghard-monastery/https://garnitemple.com/geghard-monastery/What to see at Geghard Monastery near Garni: rock-cut churches, UNESCO status, opening times, dress code, time needed and how to pair it with Garni.Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://garnitemple.com/getting-there-from-yerevan/https://garnitemple.com/getting-there-from-yerevan/How to get from Yerevan to Garni Temple, Geghard and the Symphony of Stones: marshrutka from Gai station, taxi apps, hire car or a tour, with times and costs.Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://garnitemple.com/nearby/khor-virap/https://garnitemple.com/nearby/khor-virap/Khor Virap guide: the view of Mount Ararat, the pit where St Gregory was held, the drive from Yerevan, and how it pairs with Garni and Geghard or with Noravank.Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://garnitemple.com/nearby/lake-sevan/https://garnitemple.com/nearby/lake-sevan/Lake Sevan guide: how far it is from Yerevan, what to see at Sevanavank monastery, beaches and food, and how Sevan day trips combine with Dilijan.Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://garnitemple.com/symphony-of-stones/https://garnitemple.com/symphony-of-stones/How to visit the Symphony of Stones basalt columns in Garni Gorge: walking or driving down, entry fee, hours, best viewpoints, footwear and how long to allow.Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://garnitemple.com/where-to-stay-in-yerevan/https://garnitemple.com/where-to-stay-in-yerevan/Which part of Yerevan to base yourself in for a Garni and Geghard day trip: Kentron, the Cascade, Northern Avenue and quieter areas, with pros, cons and tour pickup.Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT