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2 Day private tour: Khor Virap, Areni, Shaki waterfall, Khndzoresk, Tatev

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2 Day private tour: Khor Virap, Areni, Shaki waterfall, Khndzoresk, Tatev

About this activity

Taking this tour you will have chance to discover all the beauty of Southern Armenia. Apart from tour attractions, there will be some spots for taking photos of especially beautiful places.

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At a glance

Duration
2 days
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–7
Guide
Russian, English
Operated by
Asta travel

What is included

Included

  • Included: Private transportation
  • Included: Entry/Admission - Shaki waterfall
  • Included: Professional English or Russian speaking guide service (optional)
  • Included: Entry/Admission - Khor Virap Monastery
  • Included: All Fees and Taxes
  • Included: Entry/Admission - Areni wine factory
  • Included: water in the vehicle
  • Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Included: Entry/Admission - Khndzoresk swinging bridge and Old Khndzoresk
  • Included: Entry/Admission - Tatev monastery

Not included

  • Not included: admission ticket to Areni cave (1500AMD per person)
  • Not included: hotel accomodation
  • Not included: Food
  • Not included: admission ticket to cable car (one way-6500AMD, return way-9000AMD per person)
  • Not included: admission ticket to Zorats Kare (1500AMD per person)

Itinerary

Day 1 · From Yerevan to Goris

  1. Khor Virap

    50 min Admission included

    Khor Virap monastery is a sacred place for Armenians, as it is the place where Christianity was born in Armenia. Here you will learn the history of Gregory The Illuminator, and in addition will have chance to admire and feel the power of mount Ararat. Due to close location to turkish border, mt. Ararat is as close to you as it is possible in whole country.

  2. Areni Wine Factory

    30 min Admission included

    "Areni Wine Factory" was established nearly 30 years ago in the village of Areni, Vayots Dzor Province on the initiative of the Simonyan family. It sets the goal of continuing and enriching the ancestral winemaking traditions in the historic Areni, and offers the public various types of high quality wine.

  3. T'rchuneri (Bird) Cave

    30 min Admission not included

    Located in the village Areni, this cave has huge archaeological importance. Among the valuable findings from this cave are the oldest winery of the world and the oldest leather shoe of the world.

  4. Shaki Waterfall

    30 min Admission included

    The Shaki Waterfall is situated 6 km from the town of Sisian, Syunik province. It has height of 18m and is must-to-see place for nature lovers.

  5. Zorats Karer

    30 min Admission included

    Karahunj or Zorats karer is a prehistoric megalithic structure located near the city of Sisian. It is a complex of basalt stones with height of 0.5-3 m. The most common explanation of the meaning of this structure is that it served as an observatory about 7000-7500 years ago.

  6. Goris

    12 hours

    The city Goris is the last point for first day. Here you will find lots of nice not big hotels for overnight.

Day 2 · From Goris to Yerevan

  1. Khndzoresk Swinging Bridge

    30 min Admission included

    The bridge was built in 2012, the length is 160 meters, the height is 63 meters with breathtaking view to the gorge. The bridge connects Old Khndzoresk with New Khndzoresk.

  2. Old Khndzoresk

    30 min Admission included

    Old Khndzoresk is an old village consisted of numerous cave houses, in which people used to live until 1950-s. To get to the caves you should pass on the swinging bridge.

  3. Stop 3

    30 min Admission not included

    Wings of Tatev is a 5.7 km cableway between Halidzor and the Tatev monastery in Armenia. It is the longest reversible aerial tramway in the world. It was opened in 2010.

  4. Tatev Monastery

    40 min Admission included

    Tatev Monastery is a 9th-century Armenian monastery located on a large basalt plateau near the village of Tatev, Syunik Province. The complex includes also the old oil mill, where Armenians were producing oil started from 13th century.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

  • Panorama Yerevan Resort
  • Silachi Hotel
  • Hotel Maison Yerevan
  • Chateau Gabriel
  • Ararat hotel
  • Ani Plaza Hotel
  • Bonjour Boutique Hotel Yerevan
  • Vertoni Hotel Yerevan
  • City Centre Apartments
  • President Hotel by Hrazdan Hotel CJSC
  • Aviatrans
  • Best Eastern Hotel Metropol

and 120 more pickup points

The driver picks up travelers at the hotel or apartment they stay in (within Yerevan).

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Service animals allowed

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

  • Specialized infant seats are available

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

  • 3-6 travelers with guide

    Minivan

    Pickup included

  • 1-3 travelers without guide

    Pickup included

  • 1-2 travelers with guide

    Pickup included

  • 4-7 travelers without guide

    Minivan

    Pickup included

Traveller ratings

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