Yerevan: Tatev Hermitage Private Hiking Tour
ID: GYG1144693-1755755
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Paese: Armenia
Durata:
13:00 ore
Descrizione
Explore the hidden Tatev Hermitage on a private hiking tour from Yerevan. Visit the iconic Tatev Monastery, enjoy scenic stops, and ride the Wings of Tatev cable car.
Start your day with a comfortable ride from Yerevan in a Mercedes Viano. Make three scenic stops along the way: a photo stop with a panoramic view of Mount Ararat, a visit to Areni Winery for an optional wine tasting, and a stop at Zanger Pass (2350 m).
Arrive at Devil’s Bridge, a unique karst formation with mineral springs and caves, and the starting point of your hike. Follow a 2 km trail along the scenic Vorotan River, passing wild almond, fig trees, and Caucasian oak. Discover the hidden Tatev Hermitage, preserved almost exactly as it appeared centuries ago.
Explore the complex, which includes the Church of the Holy Mother of God, a narthex, a scriptorium, a small academy, cellars and refectory, a bakery, and numerous monks’ cells carved into the rock.
Return to the car and drive up the dramatic mountain road to the Tatev Monastery, founded by St. Eustathius, one of the 70 disciples of Christ. Make a short stop at the medieval watchtower and observation platform.
Optionally, ride the Guinness World Record–winning Wings of Tatev, the world’s longest non-stop reversible cable car (ticket ~€20, purchased separately).
Punti salienti
- Discover the hidden Tatev Hermitage, nestled in the Vorotan Gorge
- Hike a scenic 2 km trail through wild almond and fig trees
- Visit the iconic Tatev Monastery, founded by St. Eustathius
- Enjoy a panoramic view of Mount Ararat and optional wine tasting
- Ride the Wings of Tatev cable car, the world’s longest non-stop cable car
Lingue guida
INFORMAZIONI IMPORTANTI
Hiking distance: 4 km round-trip
Difficulty: Moderate (steep descent and ascent)
River crossing over stones — sturdy footwear required
In May–June, expect some water on the trail
A hermit monk still lives in the Hermitage today
The elevation difference between Tatev Monastery and the Hermitage is almost 1 km — expect a noticeable climate change
INCLUSO
- Private tour for 1–8 participants
- Transfer in a Mercedes Viano
- Visit to Tatev Hermitage
- Visit to Tatev Monastery
- Visit to Devil’s Bridge
- Visit to medieval watchtower and lookout point
NON INCLUSO
- Cable car ticket (~€20)
- Wine tasting at Areni Winery
Quando dovrei prenotare?
Per garantire la disponibilità, prenota il prima possibile. La prenotazione anticipata è consigliata soprattutto se stai pianificando il viaggio durante l'alta stagione come le festività pubbliche o i fine settimana.
Cancellazioni
Questa escursione può essere annullata senza costi fino a 24 ore prima dell'inizio del viaggio. Se la annulli dopo 24 ore o non ti presenti all'escursione, ti verrà comunque addebitato il prezzo intero dell'attività. Essere in ritardo al ritiro o alla partenza sarà considerato come non presentarsi.
