Things to do & places to visit in Vayots Dzor Province, Armenia

Vayots Dzor Province #4 destination in Armenia 2023. The average rating score is 4.56 based on 1.452 traveler reviews, of 51 attractions. Timezone: Asia/Yerevan, current date and time: Saturday, May 04, 2024, 10:50.

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General weather summary in May

63°F - 41°F

Temperature Highs - Lows

Moderately chilly, humid but cool

Feels like

49%

Chance of rain

197.0 millimeters

Amount

9.4 mph

Wind speed

71%

Humidity

14.3

Daylight length

5:44 AM

Sunrise

8:04 PM

Sunset

54%

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5.0 Noravank Monastery (486 reviews)
- Worth a visit
Saturday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM Religious Sites

Enjoyed my visit to the site. Made good use of an English peaking guide from the museum that is on site. The history and design were explained well so I gained a better understanding of the complex. Noravank means new monastory. The outside steps leading to floor two, described by some reviewers as dangerous, were designed that way. It symbolises that the way into heaven is not an easy path. The buildings themselves have been repaired due to damage by earthquakes over the years but the original features are preserved, such as graves in the floor of the older building. There are toilet facilities on site as is a restaurant so a visit doesn't have to be curtailed due to need of either. The museum holds various artefacts from the eons associated with the site and personalities who stayed here. Whilst I was there two weddings were taking place so it was busier than usual and the car park was full of wedding guest's cars so had to precariously park on the road up the gorge. See more..
5.0 Old Bridge Winery (31 reviews)
- Excellent cozy place with delicious food and wine!
Saturday: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Wineries & Vineyards

We welcome wine lovers for authentic wine tasting experience, lunch/dinner. Funded back in 1998 Old Bridge was one of the first boutique wineries of Armenia. A small family winery producing premium quality wines which have won several golden and silver medals at well-known international wine contests. Please contact us beforehand for reservations. See more..
5.0 Momik Wines (13 reviews)
- Perfect wine tour location
Spent 2-3 hours Wineries & Vineyards

Family owned and operated since 2018, Momik Wines offers an immersive and authentic Armenian wine experience. Visit our WineCube, nestled beneath the mountains that surround Areni village, to taste fine wine, enjoy locally-sourced food, and learn the ancient craft of khachkar (cross-stone) making. See more..
5.0 Gladzor University Historical-Cultural Museum-Reservation (7 reviews)
- Impressive
Speciality Museums

A museum for a university from arund year 800. Impressive in it self, but the way the church was built that now houses the museum is also impressive. See more..
5.0 Jermuk Art Gallery (5 reviews)
- Armenian Artwork
Saturday: 10:30 AM - 5:30 PM Spent 1-2 hours Art Galleries

It is a small place on the way to the waterfall in Jermuk. It’s very cheap less than $1.00! It has two floors of various types of paintings and a few sculptures also. Labeled with artist names, dates, and art title. The staff was kind. It’s a nice experience. It won’t take so long. Maybe 30-45 minutes maximum. Nice event before or after visiting the waterfall! See more..
5.0 Gladzor University (1 review)
Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks

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5.0 Sunny Art Accessories (1 review)
- beautiful place for tourists
Spent 1-2 hours Speciality & Gift Shops

At Sunny Art Accessories workshop you can get acquainted with many souvenirs representing Armenian culture, also take part in batik master classes( painting on silk). We look forward to meet you See more..
5.0 State Musem of Fine Arts (1 review)
- Not all attractions in Shushi listed- Also listed as Shusha and Susa
Spent < 1 hour Art Museums
This is a very nice and modern museum of fine arts. Most of the paintings have been donated by the artist or collectors. It is difficult to find and list things in this area. See more..
5.0 Noravank Monastery (1 review)
- Fantastic
Religious Sites

Access to the church is via two external steep and very narrow staircases that have no handrails! Worth a visit. See more..
5.0 Hin Areni Vineyards (1 review)
- Лаконично
Spent 1-2 hours Wineries & Vineyards

В тот день, я не пил не ел,
Я на неё вовсю глядел))) я про дорогу
Потом приехали сюда, попробовали вина, общался с директором завода
О себестоимости и Стоимости, очень трудно конкурировать с такими ценами против Европы, даже если бутылка ХинАрени будет в России 500₽ ))) либо надо совсем отпускать цены (поднимать) либо или лобио или лебеда или либидо, а может лебедь спасёт‍♂️ See more..
4.5 Jermuk Waterfall (157 reviews)
- Jermuk waterfall
Spent < 1 hour Waterfalls

Clean, nice, and lovely! We had a great time. It was safe (some waterfalls can be scary to get to) this one was easy! And the bridge was beautiful and you can go on a short walk after. See more..
4.5 Noravank Gorge (103 reviews)
- Weekend in Armenia
Spent 1-2 hours Canyons

Colorful mountains and great canyon road leads to most oldest, ancient secret beautiful and rare monastery in the Country See more..
4.5 Armenia Health Spa (44 reviews)
- Nice Place and Must be there once
Spas

Wonderful Location and yes the place is very clean and very clean air. people are soft spoken but problem with English. See more..
4.5 Ropeway (35 reviews)
- A great view of Jermuk
Spent More than 3 hours Public Transportation Systems

First, let's be correct: this is a sky lift with chairs and not a cable "car" where you are in an enclosed car. That said, this is a wonderful and relaxing ride up the mountain. At the top and on the way down, there is a great view of Jermuk. It's a short cab ride from the center of Jermuk and worth the time and expense, on July 2028 it was 1500 dram per person. See more..
4.5 Gndevank Monastery (34 reviews)
- Gndevanq - heaven in mountain
Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals

You will never think that after crossing the cliffs and gorges this magnificent 10th century monastery will rise up, which is not only standing but also functioning and has a modest spiritual shepherd you can convince once again, that faith and church will remain as long as there is an Armenian. See more..
4.5 Smbataberd Fortress (25 reviews)
- Historical and Scenic
Ancient Ruins • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Castles

It is not easy to go there as the road was dangerous and narrow. But once on the top, walking along the ancient walls and seeing the surrounding mountains and villages under, you would feel worth the money and efforts. See more..
4.5 Yeghegis Jewish Cemetery (25 reviews)
- Mysterious and suprising
Cemeteries

This somehow hidden cemetery is one of the most uniques place you can visit in Armenia or all over the world. If you happen to be around, go and visit. The history of the cemetery is explained on different signs. Much of its history is not known until today, which makes it an outstanding experience and you start to create your own stories to it. The setting is marvellous, a natural beauty. See more..
4.5 Hot Springs (19 reviews)
- Jermuk clean nature
Spent 1-2 hours Hot Springs & Geysers

We were there at july 30 2018 We spent a very amazing happy , enjoyae, pleasent goid time in jermuk clean and pure natyre We toom a jermuk offroad to go to take a bath in jermuk hot springs See more..
4.5 St. Astvatsatsin Church (19 reviews)
- Beautiful little church just up the hill.
Spent < 1 hour Churches & Cathedrals

Church is surrounded by a cemetery worth having a look at the graves and getting impressed by Armenias different culture of burying people. When moving on from there you reach an amazing peach tree plantation with a little river running alongside. See more..
4.5 Zorats Church (15 reviews)
- Beautiful Sightseeing!
Ancient Ruins • Churches & Cathedrals

Many things unique to this village where it leads to the church standing beautifully with different kind of nature worth experiencing. See more..
4.5 Vayots Dzor History Museum (12 reviews)
- Amazing Historical Place
History Museums

This museum, located in Yeghegnadzor, offers artifacts and objects dating back to the 2nd and 1st millennia BC from Vayots Dzor region and not only. The museum also has relatively modern objects (18-21st century) that display the customs, beliefs, and lifestyle of the Armenian people. See more..
4.5 Tsakhats Kar Monastery (12 reviews)
- Amazing isolated location
Historic Sites • Ancient Ruins • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals

Beautiful spot that we got to on our hiking tour, a monastic complex located along the mountain foothills overlooking the Yeghegis River, between the villages of Yeghegis and Horbategh in the Vayots Dzor Province of Armenia. The monastery is located an hours walk from the fortress of Smbataberd. Great hiking area with fields full of wild flowers and buzzing bees! See more..
4.5 Tanahati Monastery (10 reviews)
- Remote church, beautiful views
Ancient Ruins • Churches & Cathedrals

Tanahati Vank or Tanadeh monastery was a notable center of the medieval Armenian religious and cultural life. In the historical sources it was referred as far as to the 8th century. The monastery was also called Red as it was built from red stones. The main church of the monastery, St.Stepanos, was built in 1273-1279 with the sponsorship of Proshyan princes. Their family coat of arms – an eagle with a lamb in its claws – was carved into the south wall of the church. The other church of the Tanahat complex is St.Nshan (13th century). Its entrance is decorated with a bas sculpture depicting a hunting scene. We got there on our 2 days trip from Yerevan to Tatev. It's a side way location (almost end of the road from Yeghegnadzor via Gladzor and Vernashen), but really worth to visit for it's remoteness and beautiful views around. See more..
4.5 Arpa River (8 reviews)
- All-in-all one should not miss walking along the Arpa River on your visit to Jermuk!
Spent 1-2 hours Bodies of Water

The main river in Jermuk is called the Arpa River and flows through a large valley at the entrance to Jermuk. The views of the river are breathtaking especially from the large bridge running over the gorge or valley. One can drive down to the rivers edge and see some very special sights along the way such as: the famous Jermuk Waterfalls; The Arch of Luck; Arev Rock and a great view of the large bridge above you. All-in-all one should not miss walking along the Arpa River on your visit to Jermuk! See more..
4.5 Ark of the Fulfillment of Desires (7 reviews)
- It is very beautiful
Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Mysterious Sites • Geologic Formations

The ark is located near Jermuk waterfall and if you went down to waterfall you should visit this place too and have a beautiful photo there. See more..
4.5 Spitakavor Monastery (6 reviews)
- Amazing
Spent More than 3 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Religious Sites

It is one of my favorite places in Armenia. Location is perfect. Best time for visit this place for me is Spring when everything is blooming around. See more..
4.5 Mozrov Cave (5 reviews)
- Good if it is open
Spent < 1 hour Caverns & Caves • Geologic Formations

Inside the cave there is a large diversity of natural geological formations, which are so unique and seem to be so carefully carved that if in other cases you would believe that only nature could be the author of such a wonder, then now you might doubt even that. The cave is truly glorious and it is due to the stalactites, stalagmites, helictites, columns, flowstone, cave bacon, draperies and rimstone dams that make up the base of the cave. See more..
4.5 Surp Sion Monastery (4 reviews)
- Gravestones
Ancient Ruins • Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals

Unfortunately this monastic complex is more of a ruin than anything else but worth visiting if in the Yeghadzor region as there are a number of fairly well preserved gravestones scattered around. See more..
4.5 Dolphin Lake (4 reviews)
- Dolphin Lake and simply relax walking or sitting along side its’ banks.
Spent 1-2 hours Bodies of Water

There is a third smaller lake in Jermuk called The Dolphin Lake and its’ water is supplied by the Jermuk Twin Lakes via a small man-made channel. At the bottom of the smaller Dolphin Lake the water flows down to the Apna River below. This cascading water creates the Jermuk Waterfalls!! Around the Dolphin Lake are many seating areas so one can enjoy a tea or coffee and/or simply relax. Many tourist take advantage of walking around both the Twin Lakes as well as the Dolphin Lake. It makes a great evening stroll!! If you are in Jermuk for the first time make sure that you spend the time to find Dolphin Lake and simply relax walking or sitting along side its’ banks. See more..
4.5 Zaritap-Martiros-Gomk Ecotourism Trail (3 reviews)
- Amazing nature!
Eco Tours • Hiking & Camping Tours • Nature & Wildlife Tours

The ecotourism trail goes through beautiful natural landscapes. There are also different historical and cultural monuments. Don't miss the chance to see and enjoy it! See more..