| Duration: | 2 Day(s) - 1 Night(s) |
| Tour Category: | Culture Tours |
Day 1: Yerevan – Karahunge – Tatev – Goris
Excursion tour to Karahunge (Stonehenge), ancient observatory 6mil B.C. The monument consists of about 223 basalt slabs of which 84 have 4-5cm long openings in them (which, for the Stone Age, have been rendered with incredible smoothness).
Excursion to the monastic complex of Tatev (Cultural Heritage Site by UNESCO). Take the ropeway from Halidzor Village and go to the monastery above the beautiful Vorotan Canyon. Tatev is an architectural masterpiece dating from the 10th century. Drive to the city of Goris. Overnight in Goris.
Day 2: Goris – Khndzoresk – Shaki Waterfall – Yerevan
Tour to Khndzoresk which is a cave village and there are many signs of past settlements throughout the valley which are just waiting for discovery.
You will see that many of the caves have been carved out by man and they served as houses for people. Continue to explore Shaki Waterfall which is Armenia's highest waterfall, with a height of 18 m. It is situated on the left side of the river Vorotan's gorge, basalt lava flows have solidified to form a ledge 18 meters high from which the waterfall cascades down. Drive back to Yerevan. Overnight at the hotel in Yerevan.
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Know More About Shaki Waterfall of Armenia:
Shaki Waterfall is a beautiful spot, where cascades of water plunge 60 feet down over solidified basalt lava flows. The waterfall was enjoyed much like any other natural attraction until the 1990s when someone built a small hydroelectric generator nearby and began diverting most of the water from upstream to generate electricity. The waterfall is formed on the Shaki River, on the inflow of Vorotan that falls into a deep gorge from a height of 18 meters. Despite the small height, Shaki waterfall has a large capacity, and the rumbling of water is heard from afar.
The territory of Shaki Waterfall was inhabited by ancient civilizations that left traces in rock niches and grottoes. A winding road leads to the waterfall, still, you will have to leave the car and get to the waterfall by a narrow path.
Visitors can freely enjoy the full beauty of this waterfall between 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. from May 1 to September 30, and between 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. from March 15 and April 30, and October 1 and November 15.
