- Visit some of world’s oldest and most beautiful remote Christian monasteries and churches tucked away in remote forested mountain settings, abandoned cave villages frozen in time. - Ride the world's longest cable-car “Wings of Tatev” built by the Swiss (5.7km) to see the 9th century Tatev Castle-Monastery _ Visit the oldest winery in the world in Areni - 6100 years old - Visit Karahunj - The Armenian Stonehenge which is 1500 years older than the Stonehenge in UK
Highlights
2 days
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 5 Others
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
2 days
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 5 Others
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Breakfast at the hotel in Goris
Air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel accommodation in Goris (1 night)
English speaking tour guide
Lunch and dinner
Entrance fees (Areni Cave, Areni Winery, Cable car ticket to Tatev)
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
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This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Most travelers can participate
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Not wheelchair accessible
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This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
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Infants must sit on laps
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- Visit some of world’s oldest and most beautiful remote Christian monasteries and churches tucked away in remote forested mountain settings, abandoned cave villages frozen in time. - Ride the world's longest cable-car “Wings of Tatev” built by the Swiss (5.7km) to see the 9th century Tatev Castle-Monastery _ Visit the oldest winery in the world in Areni - 6100 years old - Visit Karahunj - The Armenian Stonehenge which is 1500 years older than the Stonehenge in UK
Highlights
2 days
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 5 Others
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
2 days
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 5 Others
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Breakfast at the hotel in Goris
Air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel accommodation in Goris (1 night)
English speaking tour guide
Lunch and dinner
Entrance fees (Areni Cave, Areni Winery, Cable car ticket to Tatev)
Itinerary
Day 1
Day 2
Yerevan - Khor Virap - Noravank - Areni - Goris
4 Stops
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Khor Virap
Today is a long but fascinating day! It is dedicated to exploration of Southern Armenia combining the magic of Armenia's finest medieval architecture with stunning landscapes. Our first stop is at Khor Virap Monastery, one of the most popular destinations in Armenia for a number of reasons, primarily because it is where St. Gregory the Illuminator was imprisoned for 13 years before curing King Trdat III of a disease. This caused the conversion of the king and Armenia into the first officially Christian nation in the world in the year 301. Its location, near the closest point to biblical Mount Ararat within Armenian borders, offers a spectacular view of the mountain, the national symbol of Armenia.
We continue to the south driving through the agricultural heartland of Armenia, Ararat Plain offering fantastic scenery of fruit orchards, endless vineyards at the foothills of Ararat Mountain. As soon as we pass the Ararat Valley we can experience the untamed beauty of Southern Armenia - surreal red rocks providing an eerie echo, honey-colored villages sandwiched between them.
50 minutes
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Noravank Monastery
Our next stop is the Monastery of Noravank, an architectural gemstone nestled among brick-red cliffs, just above a deep gorge. It’s only here where you can see a bas-relief with the representation of Father God with almond-shaped eyes which look far ahead.
50 minutes
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Areni
Visit Areni, the village of winemakers. We will tour of the world-class archaeological site, the cave complex Areni-1 to see the oldest winery in the world (6100 years old)!
