City: Vayots Dzor Province
Top Things to do in Vayots Dzor Province
Top Restaurants in Vayots Dzor Province
The 10 Best Things to Do in Vayots Dzor Province, Armenia
Vayots Dzor (Armenian: Վայոց Ձոր, Armenian pronunciation: [vɑjˌɔt͡sʰ ˈd͡zɔɾ] ( listen)), is a province of Armenia. It lies at the southeastern end of the country, bordering the Nakhichevan exclave of Azerbaijan in the west and the Kalbajar District (de jure part of Azerbaijan, de facto controlled by the unrecognized Artsakh Republic) in the east. It covers an area of 2,308 km (891 sq mi). With a population of only 53,230 (2002 census), it is the most sparsely populated province in the country. The capital and largest city of the province is the town of Yeghegnadzor.
Restaurants in Vayots Dzor Province
1. Noravank Monastery
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5 based on 311 reviews
2. Jermuk Waterfall
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4.5 based on 89 reviews
Reviewed By Macoona
The walk from the city centre is about 30min. Pass the bridge and then follow the first road down on the left hand (after a industrial building).
3. Noravank Gorge
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4.5 based on 63 reviews
Reviewed By Jothilingam E - Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Gorges are many in Armenia and best to visit all the especially in spring season
After visiting Noravank monastery,in the return path,you can view gorges with steep cliffs embrace both sides of roads
Gorges are narrow with cliffs(mountain) to view in the natural environment
You can also visit Areni wine factory nearby area.
Do not forget to taste perries,apricot all along the way on both sides of roads or you can buy for cheep price from farmers there
4. T'rchuneri (Bird) Cave
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4.5 based on 44 reviews
Reviewed By JGDynamo - Halifax Region, Canada
The T’rchuneri Cave is a fascinating cave with remnants and artifacts from approximately 6100years ago. It is a small cave but they have guided tours (mostly not in English) which seem informative and what they have uncovered here is great to see. Easy to get to, easy to get in and out of and not expensive to visit and see how life was 6000+ years ago.
5. Areni Wine Factory
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4 based on 98 reviews
Reviewed By Randall K - Canberra, Australia
Our driver Daniel soon discovered that we love wines, so he dropped in here on our way to Noravank so we could taste some. The place was quite busy, but the hosts were extremely friendly to us and ensured we had a personalised experience. We tasted some great wines, including some amazing fruit vodkas, so of course we had to buy a bottle or 2! We always travel with gifts to give to locals, so we gave 2 small kangaroo & koala key rings to the hosts and they were genuinely appreciative.
6. Selim Caravanserai
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4 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By JGDynamo - Halifax Region, Canada
Just off the Vardenyats Pass as you get into Gegharkunik Province in Armenia the Selim Caravanserai is more of a historical stop than anything. The history of the stop along the Silk Road is open to interpretation so your imagination can run wild with thoughts of the exotic Silk Road, its travelers and the stories that were told about this area. The original building was destroyed in the 16th century and restored in the late 1950’s, it has some of the flair of an ancient building but not a really impressive structure, more a place to hold the stories now.
7. Gndevank Monastery
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4.5 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By WandererM75 - Los Angeles, California
To get to this monastery goes through old road which is in very bad shape or through shortcut trough the canyon's narrow roads. Either way is dangerous however the destination's views are rewarding. It is worth seeing. A medieval monastery hidden in the Mountains.
8. Cable Car
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4.5 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By Gary I - Beirut, Lebanon
its a nice experience to take the cable car specially in the summer. you can have a very beautifull view to the surroundings. the view in Jermuk is very beautiful. one of the thing you can do when you visit jermuk is go to the top. there is a small coffe shop on top of the hill.
9. Yeghegis Jewish Cemetery
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4.5 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By patrickmeyer - Washington DC, District of Columbia
Here you will find about 40 tombstones dating from 1266 to 1337. The cemetery was used for about 80 years, but then the Jewish community disappeared, leaving only this cemetery as evidence they once occupied this village. The cemetery was studied academically only in the 2000s and was opened to the public in 2009. This is undoubtedly one of the most unique sites in Armenia.
10. St. Astvatsatsin Church
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4.5 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By gentbrugg - Moscow
Before rolling into the 8-kilometer-long gorge leading to Noravank monastery, stop in Areni. Not only in order to buy the grape or fruit wine, although it is a famous centre of Armenian wine-making. The village has two wineries, but in addition, along the road the locals sell their homemade wine. But Areni has some other attractions. On the hill from the left side (if you stand on the road back to the wineries), that is, toward Noravank monastery and caves, you will see the well-preserved church. It is famous because it was built by one of the most prominent Armenian architects Momik. It is very interesting and deserves to have you up there. In addition to the indispensable khachkars, there are curious ornaments (of course, with vine) and images of evangelists and the virgin with child, carved over the entrance.
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