11 hours
20
5+
Vazgen Sargsyan street, 26/3
Discover Southern Armenia in a mini-group format, where history meets dramatic landscapes. You will explore the unique Noravank Monastery, hidden among red canyon cliffs, experience an impressive ride on the Wings of Tatev cable car — the longest reversible cableway in the world — and visit the ancient Tatev Monastic Complex, a major spiritual and educational center for centuries. A comfortable journey filled with unforgettable moments.
Noravank: Red Cliffs
This masterpiece of medieval architecture is hidden deep within a winding canyon among sheer terracotta mountains. Your professional guide will reveal the secrets of Master Momik and help you decipher the unique bas-reliefs of the Surb Astvatsatsin church, considered the pinnacle of Armenian fine art.
Wings of Tatev: Record Flight
“Wings of Tatev” is the world’s longest reversible aerial tramway, featured in the Guinness World Records. During the 12-minute flight over the abyss of the Vorotan Gorge, you will experience breathtaking panoramas that are impossible to see from the ground. It is not just a ride, but a full-scale adventure at a bird’s-eye view.
Tatev Monastery: Fortress in Clouds
Surrounded by powerful defensive walls, this majestic mountain citadel served for centuries as the largest center of science and education in the Caucasus. You will walk through the territory of the ancient university, see the mysterious “Gavazan” tilting pillar, and feel the mystical atmosphere of the complex literally soaring above the precipice.
Laura Bennett –
The Wings of Tatev cable car was unforgettable — it feels like you’re flying over a canyon.
Guide Anna kept the whole day calm and well-paced, nothing rushed at all, which made a big difference.