Private tour to Hin Areni winery, Shaki waterfall, Tatev monastery, Karahunj
Description
This private tour will take you to the inspiring and impressive sites of Armenia in southeastern direction. The first stop is going to be in the old village Areni, where a 6000-year-old winery was found. You will enjoy here wine tasting and a tour around "Hin Areni" factory. Next is Shaki waterfall, located in one of the coziest and nicest corners of Syunik province, gloriously opening its striking beauty to all the admirers. Further on the route there comes a flight on the longest reversible cableway in the World – "Wings of Tatev" and a visit of the unique Tatev monastery complex. On the way back to Yerevan you will visit the ancient observatory Karahunj. The petroglyphs (paintings on rocks), found nearby, indicate that primitive man in Armenia had certain information about astronomy.
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Vayots Dzor and Areni village in particular has been the cradle of Armenian winemaking for millennia. "Hin Areni" wine factory opens up the doors of this region to the world to showcase the historic and indigenous Armenian grape varietals. At the winery the historic traditions of winemaking are well combined with state-of-the-art modern equipment. "Hin Areni" wine factory has the capacity to process over 250 tonnes of grapes.
Shaki waterfall is in the southern part of Armenia, close to Sisian. The fall, being located in one of the coziest and nicest corners of Syunik, gloriously opens its striking beauty to all admirers. The air here is full of inspiring melody of water and scent of mountains, loading all their wafts.
on the way to Tatev stop at Devil's bridge and admire unforgettable views
Among the architectural pillars of Zangezour the monastery of Tatev doesn't have its rivals. This used to be wealthiest medieval monastery in Armenia. Besides being a religious center Tatev was also the important strategical center of Syunik kingdom.
The longest non-stop aerial tramvay in the World. The 5.7-kilometer ropeway passes through a deep gorge of the River Vorotan and over hills covered with lush forests.
The scientific expeditions proved Karahunj (Zorats Karer) to be one of the oldest observatories in the world. It is said to be about 7500 years old.
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- The duration is approximate
Reviews(34)
We had an amazing time with our tour guide Rose and driver David. Rose did a fantastic job explaining the history and culture in both English and Armenian. We enjoyed every second of our trip and I recommend everyone who reads this to make the trip. We can’t forget uncle David who drove us for almost 9-10 hours safely.
We truly appreciate your wonderful feedback! We can’t wait for the chance to host you again in the future!
Wonderful tour, unusual. Despite the long drive, the tour was worth it. The monastery, nature, the road - cannot be translated into words. It needs to be seen, visited. I'll mention Samvel's guide separately. He made the trip even more interesting. It matters a lot who drives. Driver Ashot was with us. That's why there were no problems in traffic, in stops, over time. It is very nice to be accompanied by professional and polite people. Definitely, I recommend it.
Спасибо за положительный отзыв! С радостью организуем Ваш следующий отдых в Армении!
Great service. We used it for 4 days everything was great. Comfortable cars and experience drivers. Special thanks to Arakel for helping with tickets and share interesting info about armenia :))
We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed your experience! We’ll be more than happy to host you again anytime!
On a sunny day we visited a beautiful trip through Armenia, visited the monasteries of Noravan and Tatev, took a cable car ride and listened to the wind in the neoletical settlement of Karaundj (Zorats Karer). Wonderful guide Ike and driver Amik helped us create our memorable experiences on this day. Thank them very much!!!
Большое спасибо за теплые слова! Будем рады вновь принять Вас в Армении!
Excellent tour arrangements. Later went on a similar excursion in Georgia and realized how high service received in Armenia. Very attentive to guests, water on the road (small things, but felt on another tour what it's like when it's not there), clear organization - not wasting time at lunch, everything is ready for arrival. A clear start to the tour - no need to wait for the bus, it's always there. You can use the restroom in the office before leaving. Enough sanitation stops, neat toilets all along the route. The guide immediately tells you where the bathroom is, whether it's paid for or not, how long before the next one is due. At the end of the tour, the guide asked if anyone needed help calling a taxi. Thank you so much for a wonderful time! I am proud that there are people in Armenia who can show the beauty of Armenia with such love for their country and visitors!
Спасибо за добрые слова! Мы будем рады принять Вас в Армении в будущем!
Amazing experience seeing the Shaki waterfalls, Tatev, noravank, Tatev monastery. We made a stop at a special place for lunch called Gastro yard. The hospitality is unmatched. Our driver was Lyov (Levon). We always request him, he is an incredible person, the safest driver and very informative. If you want to experience Armenian in its entirety you have to book all the tours through Hyur service, their customer service and quality of tours is top notch.
Your satisfaction is our greatest reward! We look forward to seeing you on future adventures in Armenia!
Came for the first time with a friend to Armenia, didn't know where, what where, acquaintances advised this service and we remained absolutely delighted. We happened to book a tour in the evening, and already in the morning we were met by the wonderful Vardui and Arakel. I want to thank them so much for this tour! Everything is very comfortable cool and interesting, Armenia is beautiful and we have seen it 100%
Спасибо большое за высокую оценку наших услуг! Будем рады вновь встретить Вас в Армении!
A long and interesting adventure with guide Edward and super-driver Samwell. The guide talked all the way interestingly about the districts and memorable places of Armenia, which we passed. Beautiful nature like a postcard and interesting history of the country. The tour is organized clearly by time and route.
Рады слышать, что Вы насладились поездкой в Армению! Ждем Вас еще!
Had a wonderful time, special thanks to our handsome guide, Edward. I'll definitely take a couple more tours with Hyur Service
Мы очень благодарны за отличный отзыв! С радостью организуем Ваш отдых, когда бы Вы не решили приехать к нам вновь!
Excellent trip! The places we visited were all very interesting and mesmerising. The view from the monastery was incredibly breathtaking. However, the most enjoyable part was the winery. Heard a lot of interesting things about the wine production, tasted some wine samples, and had lunch in the local restaurant. The driver Avet was very professional: told us some facts about each place we have visited, made stops with amazing views. He was also always polite and cheerful. The driver itself was save and comfortable.
Your wonderful review brightened our day! It’s always our pleasure to ensure a great experience for our guests.
