Three-Day Tour to Syunik | Sisian, Meghri, Goris

Experience the raw beauty of Syunik on a journey through Armenia’s premier historic landmarks and alpine vistas. From the spiritual serenity of Suni Monastery to its many cultural gems, this expedition offers a deep dive into the soul of the Armenian highlands. ## The route begins by unveiling the mysteries of Karahunj, an ancient observatory that predates Stonehenge, before pausing at the mist-veiled Shaki Waterfall. From the heights of the Goris viewpoint, you’ll look out over a cityscape of stone before venturing into the troglodyte world of Khndzoresk, where a swinging bridge connects you to a fascinating history of cave-dwelling life. ## Descending toward the Iranian border, the journey crosses the dramatic Meghri Pass to reach the town of Meghri. Here, the spiritual heritage of the south comes alive within the walls of Anapatstanats Monastery, Surb Astvatsatsin, and Surb Hovhannes, all shadowed by the ancient Meghri Fortress with its sweeping views of the Araks Valley. ## The adventure culminates with the "Jewel of the South": the Tatev Monastery. You’ll soar across the Vorotan Canyon on the Wings of Tatev—the world’s longest reversible aerial tramway—for a bird's-eye view of the abyss. After a final scenic stop near Svarants, the journey mellows in the Vayots Dzor region with a tasting at the Areni Wine Factory, celebrating 6,000 years of Armenian winemaking traditions.

19 June
Start | End time: 07:00:00 | 21:00:00
Language: English, Russian, Armenian, French, German
Duration: 3 days
Start | End point: 1a Sayat-Nova Ave, Yerevan 0001, Armenia | 1a Sayat-Nova Ave, Yerevan 0001, Armenia
Type of tour: Group
Group size: 12

Inclusions

  • Transport Transport
  • Hotel Hotel
  • Breakfast Breakfast
  • Wine Tasting Wine Tasting
  • Guide service (if there are foreign participants, the tour may be conducted in two languages) Guide service (if there are foreign participants, the tour may be conducted in two languages)
  • Bottled water Bottled water

Exclusions

  • Tatev Cable Car (one-way ticket) - 6500 AMD Tatev Cable Car (one-way ticket) - 6500 AMD
  • Tatev Cable Car (two-way ticket) - 9000 AMD Tatev Cable Car (two-way ticket) - 9000 AMD
  • A. Bakunts House-Museum entrance fee: 1,000 AMD A. Bakunts House-Museum entrance fee: 1,000 AMD
  • Karahunj entry ticket: 1,000 AMD Karahunj entry ticket: 1,000 AMD

Tour program

Day 1

Stop 1.Suni Monastery

Suni Monastery

Stop 2.Karahunj

Karahunj

Stop 3.Shaki Waterfall

Shaki Waterfall

Stop 4.Goris Viewpoint

Горис, Горис

Stop 5.Khndzoresk

Хндзореск, Хндзореск

Stop 6.Breakfast at the hotel

Breakfast at the hotel

Stop 7.Meghri Pass

Meghri Pass

Day 2

Stop 1.Meghri Monastery (Anapatstanats)

Meghri Monastery (Anapatstanats)

Stop 2.Surb Astvatsatsin Church (Mets Tagh)

Surb Astvatsatsin Church (Mets Tagh)

Stop 3.Meghri Fortress

Meghri Fortress

Stop 4.Surb Hovhannes Church (Pokr Tagh)

Surb Hovhannes Church (Pokr Tagh)

Stop 5.Araks Valley

Araks Valley

Stop 6.Breakfast at the hotel

Breakfast at the hotel

Stop 7.City tour of Goris (old and new cities)

Горис, Горис

Day 3

Stop 1.Bakunts Museum

Bakunts Museum

Stop 2.Tatev Monastery

Татев, Татев

Stop 3.Cable car

Cable car

Stop 4.Svarants Viewpoint

Svarants Viewpoint

Stop 5.Areni Wine Factory

Арени, Арени