Group Tour of Khor Virap, Noravank, Tatev Monasteries with Tatev Ropeway
by Hyur Service
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This full-day group bus tour lasting about 14 to 15 hours focuses on three important monasteries in Armenia. The visit begins at Khor Virap monastery, a key site linked to Armenia’s adoption of Christianity in 301, featuring the prison dungeon of Saint Gregory The Illuminator and views of Mount Ararat. Next, the tour travels along a narrow road surrounded by rocky caves to Noravank monastery, known for its 13th-century Armenian architecture and the unique two-story Church of the Holy Mother of God. The final stop is Tatev monastery, once the wealthiest medieval monastery and a strategic fortress in the Syunik kingdom. Located on a naturally defended site, Tatev has secret passages leading to the nearby canyon. After exploring Tatev, the group rides the Wings of Tatev, the world’s longest cable car without stops, which spans 5.7 kilometers over the Vorotan River gorge and forested hills. The cable car trip lasts about 11 minutes and connects the hilltop terminal near the village of Halidzor with the Tatev monastery area. The tour includes air-conditioned transport, a professional guide speaking English and Russian consecutively, WiFi on the vehicle, admission tickets including the Tatev ropeway, bottled water, and pastries. Lunch is not included and the price for it ranges from 3900 to 4900 AMD. The tour departs and returns to the Hyur Service point in Yerevan.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Hyur Service
The starting and ending location of the tour.
15 min
Khor Virap
Khor Virap monastery is a major Armenian pilgrimage site connected to the country’s adoption of Christianity as a state religion in 301. It was built above the dungeon where Saint Gregory The Illuminator was imprisoned before converting King Trdat III. The present church dates from the 17th century. Visitors can also see views of Mount Ararat from the monastery grounds.
50 min
Noravank Monastery
Located along a narrow road surrounded by rock formations with caves, Noravank is a 13th-century monastery complex notable for its architectural style. It includes the churches of St. Karapet and St. Gregory The Illuminator, plus the two-story St. Astvatsatsin (Holy Mother of God) church, which is celebrated for its structural and sculptural design.
50 min
Wings of Tatev
The Wings of Tatev cable car opened on October 16, 2010. It is 5.7 kilometers long and crosses a deep gorge of the Vorotan River and forested hills. The cableway has three towers between two terminals: one above Halidzor village and the other near Tatev monastery. Two cabins operate simultaneously in opposite directions, each supported by three cables. The ride takes about 11 minutes and carries 30 passengers per cabin.
15 min
Tatev Monastery
Tatev monastery is a major medieval Armenian monastic complex and was the wealthiest monastery in the region. It served as a religious center and a strategic fortress for the Syunik kingdom, located in a naturally protected place. The monastery grounds include secret pathways leading to the nearby canyon, allowing discreet access to the outside world during unstable times.
70 min
Meeting point
on the left hand, little bit down from Nalbandyan and Tumanyan corner
End point
on the left hand, little bit down from Nalbandyan and Tumanyan corner
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
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Group Tour of Khor Virap, Noravank, Tatev Monasteries with Tatev Ropeway
by Hyur Service
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$146Overview
This full-day group bus tour lasting about 14 to 15 hours focuses on three important monasteries in Armenia. The visit begins at Khor Virap monastery, a key site linked to Armenia’s adoption of Christianity in 301, featuring the prison dungeon of Saint Gregory The Illuminator and views of Mount Ararat. Next, the tour travels along a narrow road surrounded by rocky caves to Noravank monastery, known for its 13th-century Armenian architecture and the unique two-story Church of the Holy Mother of God. The final stop is Tatev monastery, once the wealthiest medieval monastery and a strategic fortress in the Syunik kingdom. Located on a naturally defended site, Tatev has secret passages leading to the nearby canyon. After exploring Tatev, the group rides the Wings of Tatev, the world’s longest cable car without stops, which spans 5.7 kilometers over the Vorotan River gorge and forested hills. The cable car trip lasts about 11 minutes and connects the hilltop terminal near the village of Halidzor with the Tatev monastery area. The tour includes air-conditioned transport, a professional guide speaking English and Russian consecutively, WiFi on the vehicle, admission tickets including the Tatev ropeway, bottled water, and pastries. Lunch is not included and the price for it ranges from 3900 to 4900 AMD. The tour departs and returns to the Hyur Service point in Yerevan.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Hyur Service
The starting and ending location of the tour.
15 min
Khor Virap
Khor Virap monastery is a major Armenian pilgrimage site connected to the country’s adoption of Christianity as a state religion in 301. It was built above the dungeon where Saint Gregory The Illuminator was imprisoned before converting King Trdat III. The present church dates from the 17th century. Visitors can also see views of Mount Ararat from the monastery grounds.
50 min
Noravank Monastery
Located along a narrow road surrounded by rock formations with caves, Noravank is a 13th-century monastery complex notable for its architectural style. It includes the churches of St. Karapet and St. Gregory The Illuminator, plus the two-story St. Astvatsatsin (Holy Mother of God) church, which is celebrated for its structural and sculptural design.
50 min
Wings of Tatev
The Wings of Tatev cable car opened on October 16, 2010. It is 5.7 kilometers long and crosses a deep gorge of the Vorotan River and forested hills. The cableway has three towers between two terminals: one above Halidzor village and the other near Tatev monastery. Two cabins operate simultaneously in opposite directions, each supported by three cables. The ride takes about 11 minutes and carries 30 passengers per cabin.
15 min
Tatev Monastery
Tatev monastery is a major medieval Armenian monastic complex and was the wealthiest monastery in the region. It served as a religious center and a strategic fortress for the Syunik kingdom, located in a naturally protected place. The monastery grounds include secret pathways leading to the nearby canyon, allowing discreet access to the outside world during unstable times.
70 min
Meeting point
on the left hand, little bit down from Nalbandyan and Tumanyan corner
End point
on the left hand, little bit down from Nalbandyan and Tumanyan corner
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.