Private tour: Big Day Trip Around Armenia

5.0 (15 reviews) 14–16 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

Armenia is an ancient, diverse and amazingly beautiful country. We tried to combine its most interesting places into one route. You will see the ancient monastery of Noravank, appreciate the Shaki waterfall and ride over a mountain river on a cable car. Also visit the cave city of Old Khndzoresk, which tourists rarely get to, and many other sightseeing places.

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At a glance

Duration: 14–16 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: German, Russian, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Operated by: Tour Sector

Ages: Adults (5–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

Not included: Brunch
Not included: Admission fees: Wings of Tatev cable car (if travelers want we can skip it)
Not included: Admission fees: Areni-1 Cave (if travelers want we can skip it)

Itinerary

Noravank Monastery

30 min

An ancient monastery complex, picturesquely located against the backdrop of steep red cliffs. You will admire the Martian landscapes, visit the Church of the Holy Mother of God and see the tomb of the Orbelian princes.
Areni

30 min

Areni-1 Cave - we will tell you when it was discovered and what valuable artifacts of the ancient civilization were found in it.
Shaki Waterfall

30 min

You will enjoy the local fantastic nature and hear the legend about the girl Shaki who escaped from captivity.

p.s. please be informed that the waterfall is not woрking during winter
Stop 4

15 min Admission not included

The longest passenger cable car of the pendulum type in the world. It passes over the gorge of the turbulent mountain river Vorotan and connects the village of Halidzor and Tatev Monastery. If you wish, you can ride it and look at Armenia from a height of 300 meters.
Tatev Monastery

45 min

A historical monument of the 9th century, one of the oldest and most famous monastery complexes in Armenia, a pearl of Armenian architecture.
Khndzoresk Swinging Bridge

15 min

160 meters long and 1.5 meters wide. It is worth looking down - the height takes your breath away! We will stop halfway and enjoy the picturesque gorge.
Old Khndzoresk

one hour

We will walk around the ancient rock settlement, where 15 thousand people once lived. We will look at both natural and man-made gorges and caves.