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Duration: 14 Hours
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Overview

Tour to Tatev from Yerevan is our most popular destination. Tatev Monastery is a unique masterpiece of Armenian architecture built in the 9th century. This monastery was one of the oldest spiritual centers of medieval Armenia, as well as the largest university of its time. Thanks to the construction of the longest cable car in the world, Wings of Tatev (5.7 km), the complex has become one of the most frequently visited places in Armenia. Through the efforts of the Tatev Revival project, the tourist destination, stretching to the south of the country, has become practically the most active and in demand in Armenia, not only among locals, but also for guests of Armenia.

If you start your journey from Yerevan, we advise you to visit Tatev with at least one overnight stay, as the road leading to the complex is quite long, and along the way there are a lot of wonderful sights that are definitely worth a visit. If the one-day tour option is convenient for you, then keep in mind that we will only stop in Areni, Noravank and Karahunj in order to gain time. In the Tatev monastery complex you will see powerful fortresses towering over steep cliffs, an ancient dairy with millstones, a swinging pillar (Ghavanan, a unique medieval structure), the crypt of Grigor Tatrevatsi, the last saint in the Armenian Church, and the oldest frescoes of European masters. You can organize a lunch break both in a restaurant and in Tatev: in a rural house, where you will try homemade dishes from local products.

Itinerry
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Early morning departure from Yerevan.
  • Departure from Yerevan
  • Return to Yerevan
  • Travel time: 14 hours / 520 km
The majority of the route winds through the foothills of Mount Ararat, and if the weather permits, we'll make a stop for a photo opportunity with the stunning backdrop of Ararat.
  • Departure from Yerevan
  • Travel time: 40 min. / 40 km
During our visit to Vayots Dzor, we will explore the Noravank monastery complex, which dates back to the 13th and 14th centuries. Surrounded by unique and enigmatic reddish cliffs, Noravank served as a spiritual hub in medieval Syunik, a region in Armenia. In the early 14th century, the renowned miniaturist, sculptor, and architect Momik lived and created his masterpieces here.
  • Departure from Ararat
  • Travel time: 1 hour 20 min. / 80 km
A stop in the village of Areni, just before the Bird's Cave, where the world's oldest winery was recently discovered, with a history dating back 6000 years. Today, this area remains the epicenter of Armenian winemaking, where you can taste a variety of excellent wines made from the Areni grape variety. We can arrange a wine tasting either at a small winery or at a local winemaker's home.
  • Departure from Noravank
  • Travel time: 10 min. / 8 km
Lunch stop will be near Sisian (if pre-arranged, the company can organize lunch).
  • Departure from Areni
  • Travel time: 1 hour 40 minutes / 100 km
Visiting the medieval Tatev Monastery via the world's longest reversible cableway, "Wings of Tatev" (5.7 km). The reversible cableway "Wings of Tatev" was constructed as part of the "Revival of Tatev" project. The aerial journey to the monastery takes approximately 12 minutes, whereas the road through the steep Vorotan Gorge takes about 40 minutes.
  • Departure from Sisian
  • Travel time: 40 min. / 40 km
A stop in the town of Sisian to visit the "Karahunj" observatory, a prehistoric megalithic construction. This monument consists of vertically arranged massive stones with openings at the top, dating back to 6,000 BCE, and is considered by some accounts to be the world's oldest observatory.
  • Departure from Tatev
  • Travel time: 30 min. / 15 km
Dinner stop will be at Vayk City Food Court (optional)
  • Departure from Karahunj
  • Travel time: 2 hours / 105 km
Return to Yerevan.
  • Departure from Vayk
  • Travel time: 2 hours 2 minutes / 140 km
Price and Availability
Private tours upon request
2-3 pax
170 €
4-6 pax
102 €
7-12 pax
79 €
There are special discounts for private groups of 13 or more persons.
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What's included
  • Transportation in a comfortable vehicle.
  • Services of English-speaking guides.
  • Entrance tickets.
  • Wine tasting experience in Areni.
  • Round-trip cable car tickets.
  • Tour itinerary and tourist map of Armenia.
  • 24/7 tourist support via phone.
  • Unlimited spring water in the tour vehicle.
  • Taxes included.
  1. Lunch during the tour is available for an additional fee of $10 per person.
  2. Alcoholic drinks;
  3. Travel insurance;
  4. Tips.
Additional info
  • Upon individual request, we can customize the tour route, adjust the list of included services, and provide you with a cost estimate tailored to your preferences.
  • Our individual tours conveniently commence and conclude in Yerevan, starting from any address that suits you.
  • Please note that the Wings of Tatev cable car is closed on Mondays. Additional arrangements can be made for visits to “Devil’s Bridge,” “Hrsnadzor,” and Old Khndzoresk.
  • If the full Tatev tour itinerary is too packed for your liking, you have the option to choose a package with one overnight stay and reserve a room in one of the hotels in Goris.
  • For children under 5 years of age, the tour package is complimentary, and there is a 50% discount for children aged 6 to 10 years.
  • Kindly be aware that this publication is the intellectual property of the tour operator “Barev Armenia,” and any unauthorized copying, in whole or in part, constitutes copyright infringement.

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Svetlana
Fabulous! Everything was great: a well-thought-out program, a guide, a driver. It was interesting, we stayed late (it was an individual program for me and my daughter) and no one showed displeasure, did not sigh, did not complain. Thank you very much for the positive emotions, I highly recommend both the company and the tour.
25 Apr, 2019