Tatev, Armenia / 2025

Tatev, Armenia 🏞️ is one of the most magical spots in the Caucasus. Perched dramatically on a cliff, the Tatev Monastery ⛪ dates back to the 9th century and was once a spiritual and educational center of Armenia. Surrounded by lush mountains and deep gorges 🌄, it feels like a hidden world. To reach it, you can ride the “Wings of Tatev” 🚡, the world’s longest reversible cable car, floating high above the Vorotan Gorge—it’s as breathtaking as the monastery itself.

🚇 How to get there

From Yerevan 🚍: Shared minivans (marshrutkas) leave from Yerevan’s bus stations to Goris or Halidzor (6–7 hours, ~5,000–7,000 AMD / €12–15). From Halidzor, take the Wings of Tatev cable car.

By car 🚘: Driving from Yerevan takes around 5–6 hours (250 km). Roads are scenic but winding.

From Goris 🚌: Local taxis (20–30 minutes) or buses go to Halidzor for the cable car.

💰 How much does it cost

Cable car 🚡: 7,000 AMD (~€16) round trip.

Taxi 🚖: From Goris to Halidzor, around 2,000–3,000 AMD (€5–7).

Food 🍲: Traditional Armenian meals in nearby guesthouses ~3,000–5,000 AMD (€7–12).

Accommodation 🏡: Guesthouses in Goris from €15–25, mid-range hotels €40–60.

Total budget: A day trip from Goris costs ~€25–40, from Yerevan around €50–70.

Tatev is not just a monastery—it’s a journey into Armenia’s soul, floating above mountains and history ✨.