Overview
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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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Private transportation
Entry/Admission - Shaki waterfall
Professional English or Russian speaking guide service (optional)
Entry/Admission - Khor Virap Monastery
Entry/Admission - Areni wine factory
water in the vehicle
In-vehicle air conditioning
Entry/Admission - Khndzoresk swinging bridge and Old Khndzoresk
All fees and/or taxes
Entry/Admission - Tatev monastery
admission ticket to Areni cave (1500AMD per person)
hotel accomodation
Food
admission ticket to cable car (one way-6500AMD, return way-9000AMD per person)
admission ticket to Zorats Kare (1500AMD per person)
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What to expect
Day 1 From Yerevan to Goris
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Khor Virap
50 min Admission ticket 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.
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Areni Wine Factory
30 min Admission ticket 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.
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T'rchuneri (Bird) Cave
30 min Admission ticket 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.
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Shaki Waterfall
30 min Admission ticket 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.
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Zorats Karer
30 min Admission ticket 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.
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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
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Khndzoresk Swinging Bridge
30 min Admission ticket 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.
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Old Khndzoresk
30 min Admission ticket 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.
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30 min Admission ticket 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.
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Tatev Monastery
40 min Admission ticket 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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Asia/Yerevan).
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 7 travelers per booking
FAQs about 2 Day private tour: Khor Virap, Areni, Shaki waterfall, Khndzoresk, Tatev
Can I cancel 2 Day private tour: Khor Virap, Areni, Shaki waterfall, Khndzoresk, Tatev for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 2 days.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What's included?
- Private transportation
- Entry/Admission - Shaki waterfall
- Professional English or Russian speaking guide service (optional)
- Entry/Admission - Khor Virap Monastery
- Entry/Admission - Areni wine factory
- water in the vehicle
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Entry/Admission - Khndzoresk swinging bridge and Old Khndzoresk
What's not included?
- admission ticket to Areni cave (1500AMD per person)
- hotel accomodation
- Food
- admission ticket to cable car (one way-6500AMD, return way-9000AMD per person)
- admission ticket to Zorats Kare (1500AMD per person)
Which places does it visit?
It visits Khor Virap, Areni Wine Factory, T'rchuneri (Bird) Cave, Shaki Waterfall, Zorats Karer, Goris, Khndzoresk Swinging Bridge, Old Khndzoresk.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in Russian, English.
What fitness level is needed?
It is suitable for all physical fitness levels.
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