Noravank, Tatev - Ropeway, Karahunj (Zorats Karer)
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Group discount starts from | 10 people | ||||||
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Price per person | from $38 |
Description
This tour starts at 10 am from the local operators head office in central Yerevan. Moving to the Southern part of Armenia and passing a narrow road surrounded by rocks of hundred caves, one discovers the first point of the trip, a scene of harmony of architecture with nature; Noravank monastery. The monastery is enshrined with fine architectural solutions and luxurious embellishments is one of the brightest examples of Armenian architecture of the 13th century. Noravank consists of St. Karapet, St. Grigory the Illuminator churches and St. Astvatsatsin (Holy Mother of God) two-story church, which is notable for its ideal constructive and sculptural work.
The next stop is Tatev monastery that used to be wealthiest medieval monastery in Armenia. Besides being a religious center, Tatev was also the important strategical center of Syunik kingdom. Being situated on a naturally defensive place, Tatev monastery has always been an impregnable fortress for alien. In non-stable political conditions the several secret ways in the territory of the fortress led the way to the canyon and served as a link between the monastery and external world. Next up, travel on the cablecar called Wings of Tatev. The 5.7-kilometer transportation was built in 11 months and passes through a deep gorge of the River Vorotan and over hills covered with lush forests. The cablecar is sup-ported by three towers between its two terminals. One terminal is on a hill overlooking the village of Halidzor and the other is near Tatev Monastery, on the road to Tatev village. Two cabins operate at once, traveling in opposite directions.
Lunch is held in a nice local restaurant near the cablecar station. One can choose the meal between 4 offered options in the vehicle before arrival to the restaurant and pay on the spot.
The last stop is Karahunj which was proved by scientific expeditions to be one of the oldest observatories in the world. It is said to be about 7500 years old. Some of the precisingly arranged huge stones have holes bored into them, which were used for astrological observations. The petroglyphs found nearby Karahunj reveal that the early inhabitants in Armenia were well aware of astrology. You will then be returned to central Yerevan.
Duration: 13-14 hours
In case of unfavorable weather conditions or unexpected circumstances, for security purposes the company reserves the right to change, reduce or cancel the tour.
The price includes
Transportation by comfortable vehicles with AC Guide service (Armenian, Russian, English consecutively) Water and cookies Entrance fees Insurance of vehicle and passengers Tatev ropeway ticket
The price does not include
Lunch