2-Day Tour to the Landmarks of Southern Armenia from Yerevan
Highlights
Areni, Goris, Jermuk, Khor Virap, Noravank, Tatev Monastery
Locations Covered
Areni, Goris, Jermuk, Khor Virap, Noravank, Tatev Monastery
nature, historical, sightseeing
Private Tour
2 Days
Easy
Armenian, English, Russian
Description
Explore the significant tourist attractions of south and southeast Armenia such as Areni Caves, Areni Wine Factory, Khor Virap Monastery and Noravank Monastery. Admire the waterfalls and forests of Jermuk, and ride a ropeway to Tatev Monastery. Arrive at Goris to see the unique rock dwellings of ancient people in the Goris city and continue to the beautiful Zorats Karer.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Khor Virap Monastery - Areni Cave - Noravank Monastery - Jermuk City
Meet your Armenian driver at your hotel in the morning.
Make the first stop at Areni village. Visit Areni cave, where the oldest leather shoe was founded 7-8 years ago.
Afterwards, you will be hosted in the Areni wine factory and familiarized with the traditional and modern winemaking methods.
Visit Khor Virap Monastery, located close to the Turkish border. This is the most suitable place to admire the beauty of Mt. Ararat.
Make the next stop at medieval Noravank Monastery surrounded by magical red cliffs. The huge rocks on both sides of the way make it mysterious and impressive.
Reach Jermuk city, one of the famous resort centres in Armenia. It is known for hot mineral springs that have different temperatures.
Take in the scenery of the forests, the clean and fresh air, and beautiful waterfalls. Jermuk is the last stop on your first day.
Overnight in Jermuk.
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Day 2: Goris - Tatev Ropeway and Monastery - Zorats Karer - Yerevan
Meet your driver early in the morning.
Go to Goris city, and stop at the dwellings. These caves were houses of ancient people. Many of these rooms are linked together as if making an apartment. Archaeological works and findings help you to understand the lifestyle of these people.
Proceed to the Tatev Ropeway, the longest ropeway in the world. It takes nearly 12 minutes to reach Tatev Monastery by the ropeway; it is the shortest way to reach Tatev Monastery, one of the most beautiful in Armenia.
Admire the amazing nature around while gliding over the gorge.
Head to the last stop of your trip, Zorats Karer (Armenian Stonehenge). This place might be older than Stonehenge in England, is not far from Sisian town, and is regarded as an ancient observatory of Armenia. This complex consists of huge stones, many of which have holes. Studies show that these holes have a role on certain days of the year depending on the direction of sunlight.
Finish your 2-day tour, return to Yerevan full of unforgettable memories, and carry a piece of Armenia with you.
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.