This individual tour Khor Virap Noravank Tatev Tatever offers a private day trip from Yerevan to some of Southern Armenia’s most memorable historical and scenic sites. It lasts approximately 12-13 hours and includes visits to three southern regions of Armenia: Ararat, Vayots Dzor, and Syunik.
What to Expect on This Tour?
1. The first stop is in the Ararat region near the historical city of Artashat, founded by King Artashes in the 2nd century BC. Khor Virap, which translates as “deep pit,” is known as a prison from those ancient times. There used to be deep pits where prisoners were left to die. Khor Virap is also the closest stop to the biblical Mount Ararat, located just 8 kilometers from the Armenian-Turkish border.
2. The second stop is in the Vayots Dzor region at Noravank, a stunning medieval monastery surrounded by red volcanic cliffs and narrow canyons. Noravank is known for its distinctive architecture and once served as an important educational and religious center in medieval Armenia.
3. Tatev Monastery is the final stop on our tour. Tatev was once a renowned medieval university that played a major role in the cultural and academic life of the region.
To reach Tatev, visitors can take the Tatever ropeway (wings of Tatev)-the world’s longest reversible aerial tramway. Spanning 5.7 km, the ride lasts about 12 minutes and offers panoramic views of deep gorges, the Devil’s Bridge, lush forests, and most importantly, Tatev Monastery, which is perched on a high plateau. It is undoubtedly one of the most unreachable and awe-inspiring architectural structures of medieval Armenia.
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