Tatev Ropeway and Monastery: Full-Day Exploration of Armenia's Historic Regions
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14 Ratings
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Embark on a full-day exploration of Armenia's historic regions, including visits to Khor Virap Monastery, Noravank Monastery, and the medieval Monastery of Tatev. Experience breathtaking views, delicious cuisine, and the world's longest ropeway. Duration: 13-14 hours. Total distance: 520 km.
Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Khor Virap - First stop is at Khor Virap Monastery, underground dungeon and vista point to Ararat mountain
  • Areni Wine Factory - Wine tasting in Hin Areni Winery, excursion in the wine factory (the price of wine tasting is included in the price)
  • Noravank Monastery - The medieval monastery is located in the red canyon of Gnishik river. Here every visitor can feel the harmonious relationship between architecture and the nature.
  • Wings of Tatev - Flight over Vorotan gorge by the longest cable-car in the world. It takes 15 minutes to reach the other side of the canyon at a distance of 5.5km. The price for the ticket varies during the year .
  • Tatev Monastery - The main destination of the day
  • medieval Monastery of Tatev on the other side of Vorotan Gorge.
What's Included
  • WiFi on board
  • Food and drinks
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Bottled water
  • Private transportation
  • Wine tasting in Areni Winery
  • Car seat for kids (please, order in advance)
Additional Information

Full-day trip to three southern regions of Armenia: Ararat, Vayots Dzor and Syunik. The first stop will be at Khor Virap Monastery in Ararat Valley. Here the Christian history of Armenia commenced in early 4-th century. Except the monastery you will also visit the underground dungeon, where St Gregory the Illuminator was kept for 13 years. The vista point here has one of the best views to mount Ararat.

You will continue the way to the picturesque Gnishik canyon and reach Noravank Monastery surrounded by red rocks. Later you will have your lunch in an authentic restaurant near Arpa river and continue the way to the main destination of the day

Duration: 13-14 hours

Total distance: 520 km

  • Animals or pets allowed
  • Free pick-up and drop-off at any location in Yerevan.
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not wheelchair accessible
Location
Khor Virap
Highway 11 - Near the village of Pokr Vedi, Artashat
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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M9404zzkarlf
May 16, 2024
Tatev Monastery - Mountains of Arnenia - Fantastic journey into the history, geopolitics and culinary culture. Amazing country and vista. Thanks to tour guide Miriam and driver Allekiel (sp.?) this 14 hour day will count among my top travel experiences.
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Arpit_a
Feb 4, 2024
Winter wonderland - It was an amazing tour. Comfortable car, an exceptionally amazing guide who took us to all the places in the package and breathtaking views. This private tour was all we wanted and expected from our trip to Armenia. Especially the journey, snow covered mountains, snow steams and cold winds made it much more memorable. Gor was our driver-cum- guide and he is a gem of a person. We talked all through our journey of 12-13 hours knowing about all what this tour and Armenia has to offer. Wings of Tatev is a real, once in a lifetime experience, more magical in winters with snow all around you. Would recommend Gor to everyone who ever books this tour. Absolutely worth it in winters as well. Thanks Gor for this amazing tour.
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Samy884
Oct 21, 2023
Excellent Tour! - An amazing tour, well organized and we were lucky to get Gor as our guide who was extremely knowledgeable and passionate about his work! Highly recommended Skyline as we used their services multiple times while in Yerevan.. shoutout to Gevorg who helped us throughout!
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Sam_t
Oct 21, 2023
Excellent tour - Well organized and professional tour! Gor, our guide is very knowledgeable and passionate about what he does. Couldn’t have asked for a better guide! Well done team!
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Ritanicolasrmeily
Dec 31, 2019
A great tour of history and culture - With Tigran, our very kind and wonderful guide, who is very knowledgeable and speaks great english we had a beautiful trip and learned alot! Tigran is an excellent driver and we were very happy to take the tour.
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Edwin92018
Dec 25, 2019
Great Tour - Went on this tour with Tigran as my driver/guide. Had a great time. Armenia is beautiful and Tigran is very friendly, knowledgeable and professional. Recommended.
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Edwin_m
Dec 13, 2019
Awesome Tour - Had a lovely day visiting the sites. Armenia is beautiful and driver/guide Tigran was excellent. Recommended.
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Jfro416
Nov 20, 2019
Amazing Trip & Guide - A great day and a great, knowledgeable guide. Visited some great spots and learned alot about the country and its history. Highly recommended!
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Venture442836
Sep 7, 2019
A must do Cultural and nature trip - We booked this service through the Paris Hotel where we requested for English speaking driver. Next day we were greeted by our affable taxi driver Hrach who told us everything about the history culture and significance of each place as we were driven through the roads till Tatev. The journey became more interesting with the local information he provided. He arranged for the tickets on call for the ropeway to avoid any waiting time. Also provided us the authentic Armenian food suggestions at one of the places where we got a very personalized experience and the entire produce was fully homegrown in Areni. The history remains the same - its the storytelling skill and interaction which makes it more interesting. So highly recommend one of the tours with people like Hrash passionate for their work. The next day we took the tour to Sevan, Gharni etc and requested for the same person and had an overall amazing Armenian experience. Both the trips are highly recommended!!! Cheers to the beauty, food, and hospitality of the place.
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Biju_r
May 30, 2022
Associate was great and... - Associate was great and cooperative but many commitments made in the booking list was news to him. Like food and drinks included, free WiFi etc. We had to pay for food and drinks. It is very frustrating to tell him that these are your inclusions and them see a doubtful face. I would never recommend Viator.
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