Syunik Province

Armenia's southernmost mountain province, with highlights including Tatev Monastery, a gorge cable car and ancient standing stones.

Syunik Province lies in southern Armenia, bordering Iran, with a landscape of high mountains and deep valleys and dramatic scenery. The most famous sight is Tatev Monastery, perched on the edge of the Vorotan Gorge, which you can reach by the "Wings of Tatev", one of the longest cable cars of its kind. Around Goris are the Khndzoresk cave village and its swinging bridge, and the Karahunj (Zorats Karer) stone circle near Sisian has a mysterious air. The best season is May to October, and in winter mountain roads may be affected by snow. Most people travel by road south from Yerevan, with Goris a common base.

Destinations

• Tatev & Goris

Itineraries

• Southern Silk Road & Tatev Loop – Drive south to Areni, Tatev, and Jermuk, then return via the Selim Pass and Lake Sevan.
• Grand Armenia Loop – From Tatev in the south to Debed and Gyumri in the north, cover all the main regions of the country in one loop.
• Georgia & Armenia Combo – Head north from Tbilisi to Kazbegi, cross the border into the Debed Canyon, and travel south to Tatev.