Tatev Ropeway and Monastery Khor Virap Noravank Areni Winery - private tour

Tatev Ropeway and Monastery Khor Virap Noravank Areni Winery - private tour

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 – medieval Monastery of Tatev. From Halidzor village you will take the longest ropeway in the world and fly there over Vorotan gorge.

Duration: 13-14 hours

Total distance: 520 km

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Khor Virap, Artashat, Lusarat Armenia

First stop is at Khor Virap Monastery, underground dungeon and vista point to Ararat mountain

Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Areni Wine Factory, Areni Armenia

Wine tasting in Hin Areni Winery, excursion in the wine factory (the price of wine tasting is included in the price)

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Noravank Monastery, Areni Armenia

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.

Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Wings of Tatev, Halidzor Village, Halidzor Armenia

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 .

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Tatev Monastery, Tatev Armenia

The main destination of the day – medieval Monastery of Tatev on the other side of Vorotan Gorge.

Duration: 1 hour