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The 15 Best Tatev Monastery Tours & Ropeway Trips

25 tours  ·  from $35

Tatev is a long day: hours down the Vorotan road, then five and a half kilometres of cable across the gorge. These 15 compare departure times, whether Shaki waterfall and Areni are included, and what the ropeway ticket adds.

Group Tour: Khor Virap, Noravank, Tatev monasteries (wayback on Ropeway) - Noravank in a red-rock gorge
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Group Tour: Khor Virap, Noravank, Tatev monasteries (wayback on Ropeway)

1.Group Tour: Khor Virap, Noravank, Tatev monasteries (wayback on Ropeway)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 506 reviews · 14 to 15 hours (approx.) · from $73Our pick

Travel from Yerevan to three of Armenia’s great monasteries with an English and Russian-speaking guide. You’ll see Mount Ararat from Khor Virap, Noravank’s cliffside churches, and Tatev via the 5.7-kilometer Wings of Tatev ropeway. Expect a 14 to 15-hour day, snacks, WiFi, and a large group.

“It was a very long day trip but the view along the way was amazing. I had the best meal in Armenia at the lunch restaurant we were taken to. Our guide Mary was professional and friendly and our driver has kept us safe!”

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Tatev & Shaki Waterfall Guided Group Tour with Wine Tasting - Shaki Waterfall brings a short nature break
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Tatev & Shaki Waterfall Guided Group Tour with Wine Tasting

2.Tatev & Shaki Waterfall Guided Group Tour with Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 266 reviews · 13 to 14 hours (approx.) · from $48

Set out from Yerevan at 8:00 am for southern Armenia with an English-speaking guide such as Anastasiya, Nare, or Gayane. Ride the Wings of Tatev cable car, explore Tatev Monastery, walk to Shaki Waterfall, and taste local wine at Areni Winery. Lunch and the cable car cost extra.

“Our guide was very good with a mixed group, explaining everything in both Russian and English! We booked this primarily for the cable car and we were not disappointed!”

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Yerevan: Tatev Day Trip with Shaki Waterfall & Wine Tasting - The guide can make or break the long drive
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Yerevan: Tatev Day Trip with Shaki Waterfall & Wine Tasting

3.Tatev Day Trip with Shaki Waterfall & Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 193 reviews · 14 hours · from $49

Travel from Yerevan to southern Armenia in a small group, ride the record-holding Wings of Tatev cable car, tour Tatev Monastery, visit Shaki Waterfall, and taste Areni wine. Guides such as Anastasia, Tigran, and Nektar have led this 14-hour trip in English and Russian.

“This was a great tour. From the scenic sites, to our tour guide, Sona, and everything in between. I had an amazing experience. The pick up spot that they chose is perfect as it is easy to find. The restaurant we stopped for lunch was a lot of food and delicious. Service in general is exceptional. Huge emphasis on getting value for your money.”

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Group Tour: Hin Areni Winery, Tatev (wayback on Ropeway), Khndzoresk Caves - Meeting in Yerevan at 8:30 am
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Group Tour: Hin Areni Winery, Tatev (wayback on Ropeway), Khndzoresk Caves

4.Group Tour: Hin Areni Winery, Tatev (wayback on Ropeway), Khndzoresk Caves

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 192 reviews · 14 to 15 hours (approx.) · from $73

Travel from Yerevan to southern Armenia for wine tasting at Hin Areni, Tatev Monastery, a ride on the 5.7 km Wings of Tatev ropeway, and the caves and swinging bridge at Khndzoresk. You get an English and Russian guide, snacks, water, WiFi, and entrance fees for $73.

“We were travelling as a family of four members. The attractions were really worth the visit, bit we had a few concerns about the trip. 1 There were two male guides on the trip. Unfortunately, the information conveyed wasnt clear, as the guides werent fluent in English. 2 There is a two hour travel time between Khor Virap and Noravank. As this wasnt effectively communicated, some of us were badly in need of a wash room by the time we got to Noravank. 3 The lunch was very basic,but highly priced. At least a bowel of fruits could be served with lunch, as there wasnt any option for desserts. 4…”

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Group Tour: Shaki waterfall, Tatev monastery & ropeway, Hin Areni winery - Hin Areni Winery and Armenia’s old grape country
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Group Tour: Shaki waterfall, Tatev monastery & ropeway, Hin Areni winery

5.Group Tour: Shaki waterfall, Tatev monastery & ropeway, Hin Areni winery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 185 reviews · 13 to 14 hours (approx.) · from $73

Join Hyur Service at 8:30 am for a bilingual English and Russian day trip from Yerevan. Visit Hin Areni Winery, Shaki Waterfall, and Tatev Monastery, reaching the monastery by the 5.7-kilometer Wings of Tatev ropeway. Guides such as Ana, Marie, and Tigran have led this route.

“Great experience. We had fun travelling to Tatev. It was a long ride, but definitely a must-see area.”

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Yerevan: Tour of Tatev, Kndzoresk, Shaki Waterfall and Areni - The road south through Vayots Dzor
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Yerevan: Tour of Tatev, Kndzoresk, Shaki Waterfall and Areni

6.Tour of Tatev, Kndzoresk, Shaki Waterfall and Areni

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 184 reviews · 14 hours · from $46

Travel from Yerevan with an English, Armenian, or Russian-speaking guide such as Hasmik, Ana, Nina, or Maria. Ride the Wings of Tatev cable car, explore Tatev Monastery and Khndzoresk, visit Shaki Waterfall, and finish with Areni wine tasting. Expect a full, tiring day with excellent scenery.

“Our guide, Anahit was fantastic! She was knowledgable and absolutely made our long trip as comfortable as possible! The tour itself is long but i found it worthy to put the time in it :) thanks to Samvel, our driver the easy ride ☺️”

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Yerevan: Tour to Tatev, Khndzoresk, Shaki waterfall, Areni winery - Riding the Wings of Tatev
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Yerevan: Tour to Tatev, Khndzoresk, Shaki waterfall, Areni winery

7.Tour to Tatev, Khndzoresk, Shaki waterfall, Areni winery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 145 reviews · 13 to 14 hours (approx.) · from $45

Travel from Yerevan to southern Armenia with an English-speaking guide, stopping at Tatev Monastery, the Wings of Tatev tramway, Khndzoresk, Shaki waterfall and Areni Wine Factory. Hasmik and driver Gevorg have earned praise, but cable car availability can affect the day.

“Wonderful excursion with the best spots to see in Armenia! Travel for the day very well organized, very informative guide and comfortable transport. I recommend!Auto-translated”

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Private Full-Day Trip to Khor Virap - Noravank - Tatev-ropeway from Yerevan - The real cost, timing, and comfort
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Private Full-Day Trip to Khor Virap – Noravank – Tatev-ropeway from Yerevan

8.Private Full-Day Trip to Khor Virap – Noravank – Tatev-ropeway from Yerevan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 120 reviews · 13 to 14 hours (approx.)

Travel privately from Yerevan to three major Armenian monasteries with an English or Russian-speaking guide, air-conditioned transport, and hotel pickup. You’ll see Mount Ararat from Khor Virap, Noravank’s cliffside carvings, and Tatev after an optional ride on the world’s longest reversible aerial tramway.

“Booked though Viator, I had a private tour with Raffi (guide) and Avet (driver) from Hyur Service in Armenia. It was a very full day trip to 3 monasteries/church complexes of Khor Virap, Noravank and Tatev monastery and ropeway, plus a lot of wonderful scenery along the way. Raffi was incredibly knowledgeable, extremely engaging, and professional - a top-notch tour guide mixing the right amount of knowledge, topics, and free time to take pictures. It was a fantastic experience, and I could not recommend Raffi, Avet and Hyur more.”

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Private tour to Hin Areni winery, Tatev monastery & ropeway, Khndzoresk caves - Hin Areni Winery and Armenia’s local grape tradition
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Private tour to Hin Areni winery, Tatev monastery & ropeway, Khndzoresk caves

9.Private tour to Hin Areni winery, Tatev monastery & ropeway, Khndzoresk caves

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · 13 to 14 hours (approx.)

Travel from Yerevan with a private English-speaking guide and driver to Hin Areni Winery, Tatev Monastery, the Wings of Tatev cable car, and Khndzoresk. Expect a 13 to 14-hour day, hotel pickup, WiFi, water, light refreshments, and extra fees for tasting, lunch, and the cable car.

“We had an excellent 2 day private tour with Driver Ashot and Guide Melineh. We explored this region with excellent commentary from Melineh who was extremely knowledgeable. Everything was perfect - thr monastery was breath-takin”

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Private tour to Hin Areni winery, Shaki waterfall, Tatev monastery, Karahunj - Leaving Yerevan for Areni wine country
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Private tour to Hin Areni winery, Shaki waterfall, Tatev monastery, Karahunj

10.Private tour to Hin Areni winery, Shaki waterfall, Tatev monastery, Karahunj

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · 13 to 14 hours (approx.)

Travel privately from Yerevan to Hin Areni Winery, Shaki Waterfall, Satan’s Bridge, Tatev Monastery, and Karahunj. You get hotel pickup, an English or Russian-speaking guide if selected, an air-conditioned vehicle, and room for extra photo stops. Ana and driver Aratel are named examples from this service.

“Ana, our tour guide, and Aratel, our driver were awesome! Great natural scenery and they also stopped at places on the way back so we could get some dramatic photos of Ararat and the sunset before returning to Yerevan.”

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Tatev,Shaki(waterfall),Noravank,Wine tasting,Khor Virap - Noravank among the pink cliffs
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Tatev,Shaki(waterfall),Noravank,Wine tasting,Khor Virap

11.Tatev,Shaki(waterfall),Noravank,Wine tasting,Khor Virap

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 25 reviews · 12 to 13 hours (approx.)

Travel from Yerevan with a private driver-guide to Khor Virap, Noravank, Tatev, and Shaki Waterfall. The day includes Armenian wine and brandy tasting, bottled water, and a ride on the Tatev aerial tramway, though tram tickets and meals cost extra. English guiding may vary by driver.

“The best tour in Armenia. Sergey and his brother are really professional, hands-on, and provide the best experience. 100% satisfied and recommended”

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Private Tour to Khor Virap, Areni Cave or Winery, Noravank & Tatev monastery - Khor Virap and the view toward Mount Ararat
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Private Tour to Khor Virap, Areni Cave or Winery, Noravank & Tatev monastery

12.Private Tour to Khor Virap, Areni Cave or Winery, Noravank & Tatev monastery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 14 hours (approx.)

Spend about 14 hours touring southern Armenia by private, air-conditioned vehicle. Visit Khor Virap, Noravank, Shaki Waterfall, and Tatev, then ride the Wings of Tatev cableway if you choose. Add Areni wine tasting or Bird Cave, with hotel pickup and a free SIM card with internet.

“Very much happy that I chose this tour operator. Highly recommend who wants to have private tour and enjoy their time in beautiful Armenia.”

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Private Tour: Khor Virap-Areni-Noravank-Tatev - Tatev Monastery at the end of the road
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Private Tour: Khor Virap-Areni-Noravank-Tatev

13.Private Tour: Khor Virap-Areni-Noravank-Tatev

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 13 to 14 hours (approx.)

Travel privately from Yerevan to Armenia’s southern highlights with a driver-guide such as Levon, Sergey, or Hovo. See Khor Virap by the Turkish border, taste Areni wine, ride Wings of Tatev for an extra fee, and visit Tatev and Noravank in one very full day.

“This was an amazing day tour and I would highly recommend this to anyone who wants to travel around Armenia in a private tour. We arrived in Khor Virap and Noravank before any buses so we had both places to ourselves. Tatev requires a few more hours of driving but is 100% worth it, especially to see more parts of the country. Sergey spoke great English and shared his knowledge of Armenia and the sites with us, along with being a safe driver on the mountain roads. Don't hesitate to book this activity! Thanks Sergey!”

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Tatev Ropeway and Monastery, Khor Virap, Noravank, Areni Winery - private tour - Noravank in the red canyon
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Tatev Ropeway and Monastery, Khor Virap, Noravank, Areni Winery – private tour

14.Tatev Ropeway and Monastery, Khor Virap, Noravank, Areni Winery – private tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 12 hours (approx.)

Travel privately from Yerevan with a guide such as Gor or Tigran to Khor Virap, Areni Winery, Noravank, and Tatev. Ride the 5.5-kilometer Wings of Tatev cable car, taste local wine, and return by Wi-Fi-equipped vehicle.

“Associate was great and cooperative but many commitments made in the booking list was news to him. Like food and drinks included, free WiFi etc. We had to pay for food and drinks. It is very frustrating to tell him that these are your inclusions and them see a doubtful face. I would never recommend Viator.”

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From Yerevan: Khor Virap, Areni region, Noravank, Tatev - Tatev Monastery, the day’s main destination
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From Yerevan: Khor Virap, Areni region, Noravank, Tatev

15.Khor Virap, Areni region, Noravank, Tatev

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 13 reviews · 14 hours

Travel from Yerevan in a private vehicle with an English- or Russian-speaking driver, visiting Armenia’s major southern sights in one long day. You’ll see Khor Virap, Noravank, Areni-1 Cave, Shaki Waterfall, and Tatev Monastery, with a cable-car ride over the Vorotan Gorge. Drivers may include Tigran, Karen, Arthur, Karel, or Ruben.

“Ez egy hosszú és kicsit fárasztó, DE tartalmas és gyönyörű kirándulás. Karen nagyon jó sofőr-idegenvezető volt. Rugalmas volt, remek ötletei voltak. Mi nagyon jól éreztük magunkat!”

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