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The Top 18 Attractions in Vayots Dzor

There are plenty of places to see and visit in Vayots Dzor. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Vayots Dzor is a region where 18

hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.

Last updated: November 6, 2025

Noravank Monastery

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The road between gorges ends in a magical place

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Smbataberd Fortress

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High on a really big hill between and deep valleys with great views in all directions. Impressive ruins in a large fortress in an almost impregnable location.

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Gates of Syunik

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Celebrate climbing this 2,344m pass with some dried fruit!

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Spitakavor Monastery

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Sure, you can drive up... but the gorge-ous hiking trail is so much more rewarding!

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Malishka Village Scenic Route

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Detour off the busy main road through the large, leafy village of Malishka – a quiet, well-paved route with lovely views and no traffic!

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Zorats Church

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The church is unique in a sense that it's the only one in Armenia where the army was blessed while sitting on their horses, hence the three high arches. Possibly …

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Areni-1 Cave Archaeological Site

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Is this to where we owe the art of winemaking? Archaologists from Europe and Armenia have uncovered 6,000 year-old winemaking artifacts in this cave complex, still an active archaeological site …

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Noravank Monastery Parking Area

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Larger parking lot for buses and cars, from here you can hike to Noravank Monastery or further to Vogel Cave.

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Hin Areni Wine Factory

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Armenian winery with the opportunity to take part in a wine tasting. Hin Areni means old Areni and wine has been grown here for over 6200 years. Information at hinareniwine.am/home

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Proshaberd Fortress

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Fortress above Spitakavor Monastery. Not much has survived, but the views are very nice.

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The Top 18 Attractions in Vayots Dzor

Noravank Monastery

Smbataberd Fortress

Gates of Syunik

Spitakavor Monastery

Malishka Village Scenic Route

Zorats Church

Areni-1 Cave Archaeological Site

Noravank Monastery Parking Area

Hin Areni Wine Factory

Proshaberd Fortress

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