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Day trip toTatev: Tatev Monastery, Shaki waterfall, Wine Tasting
4.8
213 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!
Duration:
14 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Wings of Tatev - The longest cable-way in the world (approx. 6 km), which was registered in the Guinness book of records in 2010. The Wings of Tatev will take us straight to the 9th century Tatev Monastery, which once was the educational and spiritual center of Armenia. It’s built on a high plateau in the Vorotan river gorge, and is surrounded by breathtaking mountains and dense forests. During your ride, you will enjoy a spectacular view over one of the most beautiful spots in Armenia (if not in the world). Here you will see the Harsnadzor Watchtower and Devil’s Bridge, which is a natural viaduct formed on the river.
- Tatev Monastery - A monastery dating back to the 9th century, which once used to be an educational and spiritual center of Armenia. It’s built on a high plateau in the Vorotan river gorge, and is surrounded by breathtaking mountains and dense forests.
- Areni - Areni is known for its spectacular history in wine making, bearing the name of one of the oldest grape varieties in the world. So if you are a Wine connoisseur, don’t miss out on the opportunity to visit Areni and all of its vineyards.
- Shaki Waterfall - Shaki is considered one of the most picturesque waterfalls in Armenia. It is located in Syunik region, which is famous for its historical and natural monuments.
The waterfall is formed on the Shaki River, on the inflow of Vorotan that falls into a deep gorge from a height of 18 meters. Despite the small height, Shaki waterfall has a large capacity, and the rumbling of water is heard from afar.
There is a legend connected with the Shaki waterfall. The story tells about the beautiful girl Shake, who rushed from the cliff, refusing to obey the will of the conquerors. While falling, the girl’s dress opened in the wind and turned into a waterfall. In honor of Shake, the waterfall was called Shaki.
The territory of Shaki waterfall was inhabited by ancient civilizations that left traces in rock niches and grottoes. A winding road leads to the waterfall, still, you will have to leave the car and get to the waterfall by a narrow path.
What's Included
- 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)
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.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(213 Ratings)
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Y8794ajelenao
Aug 20, 2024
Great for a day - Really enjoyed the tour. Driver Aram and tour gide Anastasia. Great service, hotel pick up, careful and attentive to clients, additional stops in picturesque places
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Tomasz_n
Aug 18, 2024
Can recommend - As described in the itinerary, awesome guide, fluent both in Russian & English.
Perfect option for travellers with limited time.
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Gabriele
Aug 13, 2024
A beautiful day in Tatev - A beautiful day in Tatev! Accompanied by Anastasia, a friendly and very nice Guide, we arrived at the departure of the cable car to Tatev monastery. After crossing the gorge we visited the monastery and ate at a local restaurant (excellent food and beer and large portions) on the way back stop at Shaki Falls and a winery in Areni. All through fantastic landscapes. Great organization and kindness as free water and typical sweet offered. Recommendation
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Hassan
Aug 6, 2024
It was my first time i visited Armenia, one of my friends advised me to choose your company, and i can see its amazing - Over all was amazing team are friends and they helped as to be happy most of the time, food was nice and tour was good with a lot of good vibes
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Irelandish007
Aug 3, 2024
Best choice for Tatev - I enjoyed a wonderfully organized group day trip in a comfortable mini bus, guided by the exceptional Anastasia, who was driven, energetic, and genuinely funny. We explored the breathtaking Wings of Tatev, a stunning monastery, and a picturesque waterfall, and savored delightful wine tasting. The itinerary included several scenic stops, perfect for capturing incredible Instagram shots. The trip kicked off at 8 AM and we returned to Yerevan at 9 PM. The food was delicious and the whole experience was excellent value for money. I highly recommend this unforgettable adventure!
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Alexooj_
Jul 28, 2024
Great choice for visiting Armenia - After several internet searches and exchanges of messages I decide to book with him the airport transfer, the apartment, the wings of Tatev tour and the transfer to Tbilisi.
What about everything perfect, precise, punctual everything as scheduled! Guides ( Anastasia ) and very good drivers!
Thanks for the backpack at the end of the tour! Not recommended
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C5071kcyurim
Jul 23, 2024
Great tour: Tatev, Krylia Tatev, Shaki - Great Vacation Package, beautiful storytelling of places visited, great views.
Thank you so much to Naira Jan for a beautiful day!
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Ryan_d
Jul 15, 2024
The best way to see all the sights! - We loved this tour. I brought my mom and two daughters, and we had the best time seeing 4-5 different interesting places on one trip. The drive was extra bumpy, but the incredible sights were worth it.
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Dariyam2016
Jul 11, 2024
Absolute delight - It was probably one of best tours I’ve taken so far. We had the nicest guide Anastasia who made our experience very fun, joyful and memorable. Apart from the listed places we’ve got a great amount of additional information and facts that made our trip twice as enjoyable.
And also many thanks to our driver for a safe and comfortable drive.
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_q1485ho
Jul 27, 2024
Excellent tour for those who want to enjoy the views of Armenia - The tour is great! Very rich, beautiful views. Guide Anastasia is very interesting, told a lot of historical facts, was boring exactly not, customer orientation is 1000% :)
On the downside: did not like the lunch, and would like more time to visit the temple, 30-50 minutes is not enough to enjoy its beauty
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