14-Hour Armenia Monastery Tour with Tatev Ropeway Ride

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Ride a cable car on the longest ropeway in the world to Tatev Monastery
• 02 Enjoy views of Mt. Ararat from the 4th-century monastery of Khor Virap
• 03 Visit Noravank Monastery to admire its intricate carvings and murals
• 04 Pay your respects at Tatev, a major spiritual and educational center in Armenia

Witness the religious and artistic countryside of Armenia as you visit famous monasteries in the Ararat Valley, including Khor Virap, Noravank, and Tatev. Admire intricate carvings and murals, enjoy views of Mt. Ararat, and experience a thrilling cable car ride on the longest ropeway in the world. This tour combines Armenia's spiritual heritage with awe-inspiring landscapes and one of its most important educational and religious centers.

Drive through the pretty Ararat Valley to the 4th-century monastery of Khor Virap, where you will enjoy views of Mt. Ararat.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 14 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Khor Virap, Tatev Monastery, Noravank

Languages Arabic, English, German, Russian

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Ararat Valley, Khor Virap, Noravank and Tatev

• Drive through the pretty Ararat Valley to the 4th-century monastery of Khor Virap, where you will enjoy views of Mt. Ararat. There are many places from which to admire the mountain, and each one is unique. Ararat is the mountain that will let you feel where your ancestors come from. "Khor Virap" means "deep dungeon." It was the site of a royal prison in the 4th century, where Gregory the Illuminator, the first Armenian Catholicos, was detained.

• Continue to Noravank Monastery, known for its intricate carvings. Here, you will find the only depiction of God. You can also notice the face of Jesus Christ that appeared on the dome of the narthex.

• Reach Tatev Monastery, an educational and spiritual center, by cable car.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Transfer to Tatev, Noravank, and Khor Virap monasteries, and back to Yerevan

• Professional Armenian tour guide

• Cool drinks

• All entrance fees

• Air-conditioned vehicle

What's Not Included

• Alcoholic beverages

• Tips

• Any private expenses

Know before you go

• The price may differ depending on the number of people.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Tatev 3218, Armenia

Tour start

Tatev 3218, Armenia

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.