Wine, Monasteries and the Longest Cable Car in the World

The tour begins at 09:00 near the Marriott Hotel in Republic Square.

1st

The village of Areni (in the past Arpa) has been considered the center of winemaking in Armenia since ancient times. Located in the Vayots Dzor region, in the valley of the Arpa River. At the entrance to the city there are two beautiful wine factories, where you will have the opportunity to take a tour and taste the best varieties of Armenian wine. Also for more than ten years, every year in October there is a wonderful wine festival, where different wine producers from all over the Republic gather and present their production.

2nd

Noravank Monastery (New Monastery) was built in the 13th century and is one of the oldest and most famous Monasteries in Armenia. Located on a slope near Areni, surrounded by its famous red cliffs. In 1996, there was an attempt to add the monastery complex to the UNESCO World Heritage List. Also, some of the buildings of the complex were built by the famous sculptor Momik. Surrounded by territory for hiking fascinating walks and massive ridges with fantastic landscape, where you can take amazing photos to remember.

3rd

The Wings of Tatev cable car is the longest cable car in the world (pendulum type, 5752 meters). It was built in 2010 on the initiative of Ruben Vardanyan and Veronika Zonabend. Inside the cabin there is an audio guide all the way, which lasts 15 minutes and ends in the famous Tatev Monastery, which was built in 906 and for centuries was the spiritual center of the Syunik region. In the 14th century, the famous university operated in the monastery complex, which for many centuries was the only one in Eastern Armenia. Since 1995, it has been a candidate for the UNESCO World Heritage List and is currently the only functioning Monastery in Armenia.

The tour price includes:

• Comfortable transport
• Guide service
• Water in the car
• Free Wi-Fi
• Transportation costs

The tour price does not include:

• Nutrition
• Tickets for attractions

Organizational details:
1. The tour begins (09:00) and ends at the Marriott Hotel in Republic Square.
2. Dear guests, please note that this is a group tour and in the case of a group not recruited, the tour will either be postponed to another day, or the program will be reduced or completely canceled.
3. Minimum acceptance period of orders is 7 days.
4. The tour is conducted only in Russian.
5. Please keep in mind that the group tour has its own fixed start, site inspection and general program (but we will try to be as flexible as possible on your requests).
6. The tour will be conducted by my employee (guide driver) in the second comfortable minivan.