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Day Trip to Tatev: Monastery, Waterfall, Wine
4.8
232 Ratings
Yerevan
We invite you to a fascinating 13-hour group tour of Armenia, in which you will touch the culture of the region, get acquainted with its architecture, enjoy the picturesque nature and ride a cable car as per your wish, listed in the Guinness Book of Records!
Ready? Then join us!
We invite you to a fascinating 13-hour group tour of Armenia, in which you will touch the culture of the region, get acquainted with its architecture, enjoy the picturesque nature and ride a cable car as per your wish, listed in the Guinness Book of Records!
Ready? Then join us!
Duration:
14 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Wings of Tatev - Experience the thrill of riding the Wings of Tatev, the world’s longest cable car, stretching approximately 6 km and recognized by the Guinness World Records! This cable car will transport visitors directly to the historic 9th-century Tatev Monastery. Along the journey, enjoy stunning views of one of Armenia’s most scenic regions….
- Wings of Tatev - Experience the thrill of riding the Wings of Tatev, the world’s longest cable car, stretching approximately 6 km and recognized by the Guinness World Records! This cable car will transport visitors directly to the historic 9th-century Tatev Monastery. Along the journey, enjoy stunning views of one of Armenia’s most scenic regions. Please note, the cable car ticket is not included in the tour price.
- Tatev Monastery - This 9th-century monastery was once a hub of education and spirituality in Armenia.
Perched on a high plateau in the Vorotan River gorge, it is surrounded by majestic mountains and lush forests.
- Shaki Waterfall - Shaki is renowned as one of Armenia’s most beautiful waterfalls. It is situated in the Syunik region, known for its historical and natural landmarks.
The waterfall is formed on the Shaki River, where it flows into the Vorotan, cascading into a deep gorge from a height of 18 meters. Despite its modest height, Shaki waterfall boasts a significant flow, with the sound of rushing water audible from a distance.
A legend surrounds the Shaki waterfall. It tells of a beautiful girl named Shake, who leapt from the cliff, defying the conquerors’ demands. As she fell, her dress billowed in the wind, transforming into the waterfall. In her honor, the waterfall was named Shaki.
The area around Shaki waterfall was once home to ancient civilizations, leaving their mark in rock niches and grottoes. A winding road leads to the waterfall, but visitors must leave their vehicles and proceed on foot along a narrow path.
- Areni - Areni is celebrated for its rich winemaking history, named after one of the world’s oldest grape varieties.
Visitors can explore a local winery and indulge in a tasting experience featuring a variety of wines.
What's Included
- Guide Service
- Wine Tasting
- Comfortable vehicles with Wi-Fi
- Bottled water and local sweet ‘Gata’
- Entrance Tickets
- Guide Service
- Wine Tasting
- Comfortable vehicles with Wi-Fi
- Bottled water and local sweet ‘Gata’
- Entrance Tickets
What's Not Included
- Hotel drop off
- Lunch* (6€ - 14€ per person)
- One-way cable car ticket (~16 EUR per person)
- Hotel drop off
- Lunch* (6€ - 14€ per person)
- One-way cable car ticket (~16 EUR per person)
Location
Alexander Tamanyan Statue
Moskovyan pokhoc
Cascade complex, in front of the Alexander Tamanyan statue
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(232 Ratings)
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Syed_k
Nov 13, 2024
Excellent tour - Excellent tour organised by Yerani Travels , Evrything was on time . Wings of Tatev cable car was beautiful.
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Valpanji
Nov 12, 2024
great day tour with great memories - At the beginning I hesitated about choosing this excursion as it seemed to be such a long day tour. But it happened to me the highlight of my trip to Armenia. The landscapes are stunning. The mini-bus was comfortable and the driver skilful. The guide (Armina) was very knowledgeable. I would have preferred one or two more photo stops on the way instead of wine degustation at the end. But it also enabled to relax and share a nice moment with the group.
Thank you Yerani travel.
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Daytrip32354471256
Nov 9, 2024
Thrilling Tatev travels! - Anastasia and Marot were brilliant taking us to Tatev for a day trip. Their service and information was really interesting and it was a wonderful day.
It's a long day of 14hrs and I recommend booking directly on their website as I went through getyourguide and it was of course more. It's a lot of travel for 3 main stops and those who don't drink don't have alternative drinks at the wine tasting which is understandable. I think it could realistically be removed but they are probably supporting local and have an agreement with the tavern. Honestly, I don't drink and there were two young wines that I found pleasant and the price for quality is great 👍
I would have liked to see a dedicated photo stop in the mountains because it's so stunning and maybe providing more information on Tatev history upfront during the travelling but it was still good. The lunch is varied. I think overall it was okay but the food I had at the food court was unfortunately better.
Overall great experience and would definitely use this company again and for private tours with family.
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W8706lqgaild
Nov 7, 2024
Tatev monastery, cable car, shaki waterfalls, wine tasting - Highly professional guide Armeena. She provided us with interesting information of the places we visited. Everything went on smoothly and in timely manner. Would recommend Yerani Travels to all.
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P9033aimoniqued
Oct 24, 2024
Highly recommended full day trip. - We had a fantastic full-day trip visiting Tatev Monastery, Shaki Waterfalls, and Areni Winery. Our tour guide, Anastasia, was exceptional—her knowledge of Armenian geography and history really enriched our experience. She made the trip not only informative but also engaging.
Our driver, Murad, was incredibly kind and ensured our journey was comfortable. Just a tip: bring some food with you, as it’s a long day. Overall, a highly recommended trip for anyone wanting to explore Armenia with Yerani Travel tours.
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Thanooja
Oct 22, 2024
The best experience of Tatev Monastery - It was an amazing tour with scenic mountain views throughout. Our guide Mrs. Anastasia was enthusiastic, entertaining and made the journey even more enjoyable.
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Quang_l
Oct 16, 2024
Excellent tour - I have a great time with this tour. It is operated very professionally. The guide is very fluent in both English and Russian and very knowledgeable. She is also very friendly, helpful and know how to connect people. The driver is very skillful in the mountain road. The tour leave enough time at each point for me to enjoy instead of rushing from place to place. The only minus point is that due to a timely densed tour, we don't have enough time for dinner.
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Kirstydn3110lq
Oct 15, 2024
Incredible trip with Gaya - We had Gaya as our tour guide. She was amazing and switched between Russian and English fluently. She gave us plenty of information and was very knowledgable about the history of the country. The four hours to Tatev went by very quickly with a stop at a food court to get food, drink and the bathroom. The cable car was incredible as was the waterfall and the wine tasting. The lunch was also super tasty (especially the tolma) and there was lots of Armenian dancing which everyone got involved in. All the guides and drivers were super lovely and they even let us have control over the song choices on the way back to Yerevan. If you are in Armenia you HAVE to do this tour, you won’t regret it!!
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X1412ytjoannes
Oct 22, 2024
Amazing guide with a lot of knowledge! - Anastasia was a fantastic, caring and thoughtful guide. Garen was a great, confident driver. I enjoyed the trip. I especially liked the history Anastasia shared during the trip. I felt the stop at the monestary could have been briefer. Also the cost for the cable cars should just be included in the main cost.
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Willjulyna
Oct 16, 2024
Our tour experience - We had a great time with Gayane and our driver (unfortunately, I forgot his name). We visited different places, and everything went well. However, we had a concern: we requested to be picked up at Hotel Armeni and arrived at the location indicated by Google Maps, but their contact on WhatsApp was unresponsive. The sad part was that it was raining, and we spent 20 minutes looking for the place and trying to reach them but no luck. Al
When Gayane asked us what we wanted to order for lunch, she could have explained the different types of food available, but she didn’t mention any specifics. As a result, we didn’t end up ordering lunch, and while the others were eating, she also could have checked in with us to see how we were doing or if there was anything we wanted, but that didn’t happen.
Gayane and the driver were nice, but we felt a bit out of place as she seemed more focused on the Russian speakers than on the English speakers. We also met a married Indian couple who felt the same way. We just hoped that she would treat us fairly. Overall, everything was on schedule, and on the way back to Yerevan, she helped create a more pleasant mood.
Thank you!
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