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The 15 Best Monastery Tours in Armenia

45 tours  ·  from $30

Four centuries of medieval building, most of it still standing in the mountains. These 15 sort the monastery runs by direction and distance, so you can see how many realistically fit into one day.

Group Tour: Khor Virap, Noravank, Tatev monasteries (wayback on Ropeway) - Noravank in a narrow red-rock valley
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Group Tour: Khor Virap, Noravank, Tatev monasteries (wayback on Ropeway)

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

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

Spend a full day exploring three of Armenia’s great monasteries with an English and Russian-speaking guide. See Mount Ararat from Khor Virap, Noravank’s cliffside churches, and Tatev via the 5.7-kilometer Wings of Tatev ropeway. The tour includes transport, snacks, water, entrance fees, and insurance.

“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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Group Tour: Garni pagan temple, Geghard monastery, Lake Sevan, Sevanavank - Charent’s Arch and the Mount Ararat view
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Group Tour: Garni pagan temple, Geghard monastery, Lake Sevan, Sevanavank

2.Garni pagan temple, Geghard monastery, Lake Sevan, Sevanavank

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 430 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $41

Spend 8 to 9 hours visiting Charent’s Arch, Garni Temple, Geghard Monastery, Lake Sevan, and Sevanavank from Yerevan. An English and Russian guide leads the group, with lavash baking, tasting, WiFi, water, pastries, and transport included. Guides such as Rose, Mania, Mikael, and Monia have led this route.

“We had a great time on this tour on which you get to see several sites (view of Ararat, pagan temple, monastery, Lavash bread-making, Lake Sevan). Our guide Rose was very kind and fun, she gave us a lot of interesting information. It was impressive to see how she managed to do this tour bilingually (English and Russian). I would definitely recommend taking this tour.”

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Private 7-8-hour Khor Virap, Garni temple & Geghard monastery trip from Yerevan - Geghard, where the church enters the rock
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Private 7-8-hour Khor Virap, Garni temple & Geghard monastery trip from Yerevan

3.Private 7-8-hour Khor Virap, Garni temple & Geghard monastery trip from Yerevan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 272 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.)

Spend 7 to 8 hours visiting Khor Virap, Garni Temple, and Geghard Monastery from Yerevan in a private vehicle for up to three people. Choose an English or Russian-speaking guide, enjoy hotel pickup, and ask for extra photo stops. Expect sacred sites, ancient ruins, mountain views, and a flexible pace.

“What a day! Khor Virap did not disappoint me, and, best of all, Sonny (my perfect tour guide) took me to a vantage point to take postcard quality photos of Mt Ararat and the Monastery. Highly recommend this tour!”

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Guided tour: Khor Virap, Noravank Monastery, Areni, Jermuk - Noravank among the red cliffs
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Guided tour: Khor Virap, Noravank Monastery, Areni, Jermuk

4.Khor Virap, Noravank Monastery, Areni, Jermuk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 259 reviews · 11 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $35

Spend 11 to 12 hours exploring southern Armenia from Yerevan. Visit Khor Virap with its Mount Ararat views, Noravank’s red-rock monastery, Jermuk waterfall, and Areni Wine Factory. Expect an English-speaking guide, air-conditioned transport, a group of up to 20, wine tasting, and an optional $6 Jermuk ropeway ride.

“The tour was amazing! Our tour partners Karmela and Edgar were amazing to travel with, they were patient and ensured everyone had a good time. The tour was structured well, with enough time to guided tour and enough alone time for pictures. The activities too were well spread out so as to not make one section filled with too many activities and other dull. It was all well planned, and exceptionally punctual.”

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Private Half-Day Garni Temple and Geghard Monastery Tour from Yerevan - Charents Arch frames Mount Ararat
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Private Half-Day Garni Temple and Geghard Monastery Tour from Yerevan

5.Private Half-Day Garni Temple and Geghard Monastery Tour from Yerevan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 245 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.)

Leave Yerevan for Charents Arch, the Greco-Roman Garni Temple, and rock-cut Geghard Monastery. You get a private vehicle, hotel pickup, bottled water, and a master class with tasting. Choose a guide or driver-only option, and ask about extra stops such as the Symphony of Stones.

“Wonderful tour with my lovely guide Michael and our driver Levon. This is my first time in Armenia and Michael introduced me to Armenian history, gave suggestions about other places to visit and even suggested local foods to try. Both places we visited - Garni temple and Geghard monastery are like out of this world, beautiful, and very important historical places for Armenia. Unfortunately we couldn't see mount Ararat from it's viewing point, but in Geghard monastery we were surprised by a local chorus performing a religious singing in one of the carved halls, such a magical experience. Big thanks to driver Levon for driving safely on mountain roads and…”

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Group Tour: Shaki waterfall, Tatev monastery & ropeway, Hin Areni winery - Hin Areni and Armenia’s wine tradition
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Group Tour: Shaki waterfall, Tatev monastery & ropeway, Hin Areni winery

6.Shaki waterfall, Tatev monastery & ropeway, Hin Areni winery

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

Travel from Yerevan into southern Armenia for wine tasting at Hin Areni, a stop at Shaki Waterfall, and Tatev Monastery reached by the 5.7-kilometer Wings of Tatev ropeway. You get an English and Russian-speaking guide, air-conditioned transport, water, pastries, WiFi, and ropeway admission. The day lasts about 13 to 14 hours.

“I was looking forward to this trip so much, after seeing especially the photos of tatev monastery from a nearby viewpoint. The trip there was extremely long (we expected that) and we made a few stops along the way (winery and waterfall - nice, but nothing special - might be because we have amazing wine and waterfalls in our country already). But the big disappointment was that they dropped us off at the monastery, just 1km from the viewpoint and never took us up there (only inside the monastery). I saw photos of groups from up there so I kind of expected it. In the end we ended up paying…”

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Group Tour: Dilijan, Lake Parz, Makaravank Monastery, winery - Starting at Hyur Service on Nalbandyan Street
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Group Tour: Dilijan, Lake Parz, Makaravank Monastery, winery

7.Dilijan, Lake Parz, Makaravank Monastery, winery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 125 reviews · 10 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $44

Spend 10 to 11 hours touring northeastern Armenia from Yerevan, with stops in Dilijan, Lake Parz, Makaravank Monastery, and Ijevan. Your English and Russian-speaking guide handles transport, entry fees, pastries, water, WiFi, and a wine tasting. Lunch costs extra, and hotel pickup is not included.

“I can say that our guide is well equipped with knowledge. I forget her name”

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Private Tour to Tsaghkadzor, Kecharis Monastery, Lake Sevan, Sevanavank - Kecharis Monastery and 220 years of building
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Private Tour to Tsaghkadzor, Kecharis Monastery, Lake Sevan, Sevanavank

8.Private Tour to Tsaghkadzor, Kecharis Monastery, Lake Sevan, Sevanavank

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 86 reviews · 7 hours (approx.)

Set out from Yerevan in a private, air-conditioned vehicle for Tsaghkadzor, Kecharis Monastery, Lake Sevan, and Sevanavank. An English or Russian-speaking guide is optional, bottled water and WiFi are included, and the Tsaghkadzor chairlift is available for an extra fee. Hotel pickup and drop-off keep the day simple.

“Good experience. All the places have their own charm. Its nice to be picked up and dropped off at your hotel. A little bit pricey, ultimately paying for a cab ride.”

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Private Half-Day Khor Virap Monastery & Mount Ararat view Tour from Yerevan - Morning or afternoon: which departure works best?
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Private Half-Day Khor Virap Monastery & Mount Ararat view Tour from Yerevan

9.Private Half-Day Khor Virap Monastery & Mount Ararat view Tour from Yerevan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 73 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.)

Travel privately from Yerevan to Khor Virap in an air-conditioned vehicle with an English or Russian-speaking guide. Expect a 3 to 4-hour outing, free hotel pickup, bottled water, and time to explore Armenia’s famous monastery. Guides such as Michael have shared strong historical context, while drivers like Marco can help with photo stops.

“The guide was so literate, and articulate. She knew so much about Armenia, I was completely moved by the experience. I haven’t stopped thinking about the conversation we had. Mt A was breathtaking and the closed border is the most unique situation I’ve ever encountered.”

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Private tour to Hin Areni winery, Tatev monastery & ropeway, Khndzoresk caves - Hin Areni winery and Armenia’s ancient grape country
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Private tour to Hin Areni winery, Tatev monastery & ropeway, Khndzoresk caves

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

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

Spend a long but rewarding day in southern Armenia with a private driver and optional English or Russian-speaking guide. Taste Areni wine, visit Tatev Monastery, ride the Wings of Tatev cable car, and cross Khndzoresk’s high suspension bridge. Pickup, water, WiFi, insurance, and hotel drop-off are included.

“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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Private tour to Garni temple, Geghard Monastery, Symphony of Stones - Charents Arch and the Mount Ararat view
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Private tour to Garni temple, Geghard Monastery, Symphony of Stones

11.Private tour to Garni temple, Geghard Monastery, Symphony of Stones

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · 6 hours (approx.)

From Yerevan, a private driver and optional English or Russian-speaking guide take you to Garni Temple, Charents Arch, Geghard Monastery, and the Symphony of Stones in about six hours. You get hotel pickup, bottled water, and a flexible pace for your group of up to three. Guides Arev and drivers David and Abbo have earned especially warm praise.

“This was one of the best excursions in our Armenia trip. We believe that the Geghard Monastery is the most beautiful monastery from the inside. We were picked up on time, everything worked out super well, friendly driver, we felt very comfortable, the Garni Temple is absolutely a must! Thank you for this tour!Auto-translated”

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Private Tour: Tsaghkadzor, Sevan lake,Sevanavank, Dilijan, Haghartsin monastery - Sevanavank and the story written by the waterline
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Private Tour: Tsaghkadzor, Sevan lake,Sevanavank, Dilijan, Haghartsin monastery

12.Private Tour: Tsaghkadzor, Sevan lake,Sevanavank, Dilijan, Haghartsin monastery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · 7 to 9 hours (approx.)

Travel by private vehicle from Yerevan with a guide such as Armen to Tsaghkadzor, Lake Sevan, Sevanavank, Dilijan, and Haghartsin. You get mountain views, a chairlift option, forest roads, and monastery visits in one 7 to 9 hour day. The $150 rate covers up to three people, while the Tsaghkadzor ropeway costs extra.

“Both this tour and the other tour with you were fantastic. Guide and driver were excellent. Would do something with you again at any time.”

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Private tour to Hin Areni winery, Shaki waterfall, Tatev monastery, Karahunj - Shaki Waterfall near Sisian
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Private tour to Hin Areni winery, Shaki waterfall, Tatev monastery, Karahunj

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

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

This private 13 to 14-hour outing links southern Armenia’s best sights in one long day: Hin Areni Winery, Shaki Waterfall, Satan’s Bridge, Tatev Monastery, Wings of Tatev, and Karahunj. You get hotel pickup, a private vehicle, bottled water, and an English or Russian-speaking guide option. Lunch, winery entry, and tram tickets cost extra.

“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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Private tour to Garni Pagan Temple, Geghard Cave Monastery & Symphony of Stones - Geghard, where the monastery enters the rock
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Private tour to Garni Pagan Temple, Geghard Cave Monastery & Symphony of Stones

14.Private tour to Garni Pagan Temple, Geghard Cave Monastery & Symphony of Stones

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $180

Travel from Yerevan with Hayk, an English-speaking guide, to Garni Temple, Geghard Cave Monastery, and the Symphony of Stones. Expect a private, air-conditioned ride, mountain views, ancient baths, carved chapels, and time for a local tavern stop with roasted trout. The 3 to 4-hour tour begins at 9:00 am.

“Hyak, our guide, is an amazing guide who is not only fluent in English, but he is almost like a native speaker and he travelled the world, what gives him great approaches about cultural ideas. He is a real entertainer. Passionate for his country’s history and culture, he explained us so many facts and also gave us some very interesting opinions. We really loved the tour. The view from Garni temple onto the gorge is stunning. There are ancient baths next to the Temple. The experience at Geghard Monastery is unforgettable, the beauty of the nature around the monastery is very nice and calm. The churches were carved inside the…”

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Private Tour to Garni Temple, Geghard & Khor Virap Monasteries, Azat Reservoir - Khor Virap and the view toward Ararat
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Private Tour to Garni Temple, Geghard & Khor Virap Monasteries, Azat Reservoir

15.Private Tour to Garni Temple, Geghard & Khor Virap Monasteries, Azat Reservoir

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 9 hours (approx.)

Spend about nine hours with a private driver and optional professional guide visiting Khor Virap, Azat Reservoir, Geghard, Garni Temple, and Charents Arch. You get hotel pickup, air conditioning, WiFi, bottled water, and a vehicle for your group of up to three. Garni entry and Symphony of Stones are extra.

“We organized this tour in February with tour operator Meline, who was able to understand our needs and was exceptional.”

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