Goris Tours & Holidays
Goris Small Group Tours & Tailor-Made Holidays
Winding roads through gorges and along lakes lead you to the pretty town of Goris. The main town, set down in the valley, has leafy streets with traditional buildings, and a church with sheep shaped gravestones. Across the river is an impressive cave town, known as the ‘Goris Stone Forest’, with houses carved into the tower shaped cones protruding off the cliff face. ...
Winding roads through gorges and along lakes lead you to the pretty town of Goris. The main town, set down in the valley, has leafy streets with traditional buildings, and a church with sheep shaped gravestones. Across the river is an impressive cave town, known as the ‘Goris Stone Forest’, with houses carved into the tower shaped cones protruding off the cliff face.
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Best experiences
Learn about the famous Axel Bakunts
Visit the museum of Axel Bakunts, an Armenian writer and public activist who was tragically murdered during Stalin’s 1937 assassinations. Once his home, the beautiful villa is taken care of by the amazing curator, Anjik who has been working at the museum for 50 years.
Explore a local wool factory
Discover a small wool factory which provides job opportunities to women living in the remote village, employing over 120 individuals and teaching them skills in wool spinning, washing and carpet making, as well as other crafts.
Visit Tatev Monastery by cable car
Visit the 9th century Monastery of Tatev, set on the edge of a deep gorge on the Vorotan River. A former centre for the arts and sciences, it has been a bastion of culture and learning for centuries and its location offers spectacular views of the valley.OUR FAVOURITE PLACES TO STAY
Hotel Mina, Goris
In the northern area of Goris, a city surrounded by the nature of the mountainous Syunik region, is the Mina Hotel. Although located on the highway between Yerevan and Stepnakert, the hotel is a cosy…
Mirhav Hotel, Goris
Mirhav Hotel is a centrally located, newly built hotel designed according to Goris' traditional architectural style. Its nineteen rooms are simply but stylishly furnished with local carpets and…TOURS FEATURING Goris
Travel to Armenia with like-minded people on one of our small group tours (usually max size 12), featuring knowledgeable local guides and an expert tour leader.
Signature Trip
Azerbaijan, Georgia & Armenia: Across the Caucasus
Explore the rich history, culture and scenery of Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan on this popular trip.
Armenia: In The Shadow Of Mt Ararat
Discover the best of Armenia on this fascinating group tour which takes in UNESCO-listed churches, ancient cave-villages, remote mountain-top monasteries as well as a day's hike along the Transcaucasian Trail and a lesson in traditional bread-making.
Signature Trip
Classic Armenia
Introducing you to the very best of Armenia, this itinerary gives you an insight into the country's picturesque monasteries, caravanserais and cave towns, as well as its very own wine region, lesser Caucasus mountain vistas and captivating capital city.