The 15 Best Tatev Monastery Tours & Ropeway Trips

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

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

This 14 to 15-hour Hyur Service trip takes you from Yerevan to Khor Virap, Noravank, and Tatev, including the 5.7 km Wings of Tatev ropeway. Expect an English and Russian-speaking guide, mountain roads, snacks, water, WiFi, and a group of up to 49 people. Guides such as Marina, Anna, Hayk, and Tigran have earned especially warm praise.

“Very nice places. worth a visit! The guide and the driver are professional. Timetable is full but makes you feel no hurry.”

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

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

Travel from Yerevan to southern Armenia with a guide such as Anastasiya, Nare, or Nectar. Ride the Wings of Tatev cable car, visit Tatev Monastery and Shaki Waterfall, then taste local wines at Areni. Expect a 13 to 14-hour day, a small group of up to 19 people, rough roads, and extra costs for lunch and the cable car.

“Ride the cable car .spectacular view .n Of course I love the Shaki Waterfalls. It just reminded me Iceland last year n others. Great to taste homemade wine .eaten fresh grapes. We had a great guide who helped me walked to the falls .I would highly recommend this tour.”

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3.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 into southern Armenia for wine tasting at Hin Areni, Tatev Monastery, a ride on the Wings of Tatev ropeway, and Khndzoresk’s cave village and swinging bridge. The tour includes transport, snacks, water, entrance fees, WiFi, and an English and Russian guide service. Expect an early start, long road time, and a full 14 to 15-hour day.

“Perfectly organized group trip with 4 very interesting stops. Lunch is not included but cheap and good (but no vegetarian options!).”

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

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

Spend 13 to 14 hours exploring southern Armenia with an English and Russian-speaking guide. Visit Hin Areni winery, Shaki Waterfall, Tatev Monastery, and ride the 5.7-kilometer Wings of Tatev ropeway. The tour includes transport, wine tasting, water, pastries, insurance, and ropeway admission. Lunch costs extra.

“A very interesting and informative tour. The tour guide was very knowledgeable about Armenia and its history. The Tatev monastery complex and the ropeway was the highlight of the day. The only downside is that its a long 14hour day, but its worth the time, highly recommended.”

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5.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. Expect a long but rewarding day, careful driving, mountain scenery, Khor Virap’s Mount Ararat view, Noravank’s red-rock setting, and the Wings of Tatev cableway. Guides such as Khachik, Raffi, Hamas, and Davit are known for strong historical storytelling.

“Davit and Norayer were great! They arrived on time and were professional and considerate. Davit was exceptional at talking about Yerevan history and culture. My partner, who spoke Russian, truly enjoyed his anecdotes and stories. Norayer was not only a safe driver, but was able to get us back at the hotel at the time we needed to be there. Davit kept us company even during the long ride going back to Yerevan. Our group is thankful and we highly recommend their services.”

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

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

Travel from Yerevan to southern Armenia in a private, WiFi-equipped vehicle with an English or Russian-speaking guide. Taste Areni wine, tour Tatev Monastery, ride the 5.7-kilometer Wings of Tatev ropeway, and cross Khndzoresk’s 160-meter swinging bridge. Guides such as Marina, Melineh, and Khach are available depending on the booking.

“It was an excellent tour and Alexander,our driver, was so patient, had an amazing attitude and a professional driver despite the snow storm on our way. Highly recommended. Thank you!”

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

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

Spend 13 to 14 hours exploring southern Armenia with hotel pickup, an English or Russian-speaking guide, and a private vehicle. Visit Hin Areni Winery, Shaki Waterfall, Satan’s Bridge, Tatev Monastery, the Wings of Tatev tramway, and Karahunj. Guide Ana and driver Aratel have led this route.

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

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

Travel by private vehicle from Yerevan to southern Armenia with stops at Khor Virap, Noravank, Tatev, and Shaki Waterfall. The Tatev visit includes the option to ride the world’s longest aerial tramway, while the wine stop offers Armenian reds, whites, fruit wines, apricot brandy, and vodka. Sergey and his brother may guide, though English ability can vary.

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

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

Travel privately from Yerevan into southern Armenia, visiting Khor Virap, Noravank, Tatev, Shaki Waterfall, and either Areni’s winery or Bird Cave. Your group of up to three has hotel pickup, bottled water, an air-conditioned vehicle, and a complimentary SIM card with internet. The long day includes optional guide service and paid tickets for Wings of Tatev and Bird Cave.

“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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10.Private Tour: Khor Virap-Areni-Noravank-Tatev

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

Spend 13 to 14 hours with a private driver-guide visiting Khor Virap, Areni Wine Factory, Noravank and Tatev from Yerevan. Guides such as Sergey, Hovo and Levon are named by past guests. The route includes air-conditioned transport, WiFi and pickup, while the Wings of Tatev cable car costs $24 per person extra.

“Great trip from Yerevan if you have limited time and you want to see a lot of sights. Levon was a fantastic driver/guide/photographer. Defo recommend doing as a private tour rather than a long group tour”

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

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

Travel privately from Yerevan to Khor Virap, Areni Winery, Noravank, and Tatev Monastery. Your English-speaking guide handles the long day, with hotel pickup, Wi-Fi in the vehicle, wine tasting, and the Wings of Tatev cable car. Guides such as Gor and Tigran have led this route, though the assigned guide may vary.

“It was an amazing tour. Comfortable car, an exceptionally amazing guide who took us to all the places in the package and breathtaking views. This private tour was all we wanted and expected from our trip to Armenia. Especially the journey, snow covered mountains, snow steams and cold winds made it much more memorable. Gor was our driver-cum- guide and he is a gem of a person. We talked all through our journey of 12-13 hours knowing about all what this tour and Armenia has to offer. Wings of Tatev is a real, once in a lifetime experience, more magical in winters with snow all around you. Would recommend Gor…”

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12.Private Tour: Khor Virap, Noravank, Winery, Birds Cave, Tatev

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 13 to 14 hours (approx.) · from $176

Travel by private vehicle from Yerevan to Khor Virap, Noravank, Bird Cave, Tatev Monastery, and Areni winery. You can add an English-speaking guide, wine tasting, lunch, and the Wings of Tatev cable car. Guides such as Anna, Anastasia, and Tigran have led this route, while drivers handle the long mountain roads.

“Tigran (guide) and Armen (driver) are great and added value to the tour, which was very interesting and full of information in every part.”

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13.6 days in Armenia: Garni, Tatev, Echmiadzin, Sanahin, Haghpat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews

Spend six private days exploring Armenia with hotel pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, and stops at Garni, Geghard, Tatev, Echmiadzin, Haghpat, and Sanahin. Guide Arman led the first four days for one past participant. You cover major churches, high mountain sites, and the Wings of Tatev cable car, with meals and some entrance fees extra.

“I had a really great trip in Armenia with only one issue. I had a guide names Arman for the first 4 days. He was very good and gave a lot of effort. We enjoyed him although the last day he was very quiet and didn't talk much. Overall our experieRead more”

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14.Full-Day Tatev Monastery Complex Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 9 reviews · 14 hours · from $235

Start at 7:00 am from Yerevan for Khor Virap, Areni wine tasting, Noravank, and Tatev Monastery. A historian guide leads the day, with names such as Katerine, Nvard, and Dikran reported on past departures. The Tatev cable car crosses nearly 6 km above the Vorotan Gorge.

“Great day. Guide and driver were terrific. Guide (Katerine) was very knowledgeable and her English is very good). Unfortunately was thick fog at Tatev Monastery so could see little, but that is no one's fault. A very long day.”

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15.2 days and 1 night private tour to Khor Virap, Areni, Noravank, Goris, Tatev.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 2 days (approx.)

Travel from Yerevan with a private air-conditioned vehicle and guide-driver Arman, visiting Khor Virap, Areni, Noravank, Jermuk, Goris, Khndzoresk, and Tatev. You will taste local wine, cross a 160-meter suspension bridge, ride the Wings of Tatev cableway, and sleep one night in Goris. Lunch and dinner are your own expense.

“Arman was a great host/driver/tour guide. We enjoyed all parts of the trip and were excited to discover Armenia as we went. The package included a great mix of sites, they were all hits. Would love to see the rest of the country the same way.”

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