Embark on a captivating tour of Tatev Monastery, a 9th-century spiritual center in Armenia. Explore its rich history and take a thrilling ride on the world’s longest cableway, the Wings of Tatev.
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Khor Virap - Departure from Yerevan early in the morning
Most of the road passes through the foot of Mount Ararat and in case of good weather we will have a photo-stop on the background of Ararat. - Noravank Monastery - Visit to monastic complex Noravank, built in the 13-14th cc in Vayots Dzor region. Noravank, surrounded by unique and mysterious reddish cliffs, was the spiritual center of medieval Syunik (a region in Armenia). In the first half of the 14th century prominent miniaturist, sculptor and architect Momik lived and worked here
- Areni Wine Factory - Stop in Areni village, just before the Bird’s Cave, where the oldest winery with the history of 6000 years was discovered. Nowadays, as it was in the past, this place is considered to be the center of Armenian wine-making, where one can try various perfect wines made of grape sort called \
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- On-board WiFi
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- All fees and/or taxes
- Tickets to Cable car “ Wings of Tatev Not Included”
- Dinner
- Lunch
Constructed in the 9th century, Tatev Monastery is a distinct gem of Armenian architectural design. Historically, it served as one of the earliest religious hubs in medieval Armenia and was also known as the largest university of that era. The establishment of the «Wings of Tatev», the world’s longest cableway (5.7 km), has made the complex a popular tourist site in Armenia. The travel route to the Southern part of the country, facilitated by the «Tatev Revival» foundation, has now become highly frequented not only by locals but also by tourists.
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