About this place
A cave near Areni where archaeologists found one of the oldest known leather shoes in the world and remains of early winemaking.
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Getting there
Partially verified- ≈ 109 km from Yerevan
- ≈ 1 h 45 min by car
Approximate road distance and driving time from Republic Square, Yerevan, without traffic. Actual times on mountain roads are usually longer.
Source: OpenStreetMap / OSRM · checked on 9 November 2026
Location
VerifiedLocation verified against published sources.
Source: de.wikipedia.org · checked on 9 November 2026
Entrance fees
Partially verifiedSome details are not fully confirmed — please check before visiting.
| AdultVisiting Areni-1 cave without a guide | 1,000 AMDper person |
|---|---|
| Guided tourVisit to Areni-1 cave with a guide | 1,500 AMDper person |
| ReducedSchool-age children, students, military, RA Police and Ministry of Emergency Situations staff (certificate required) | 200 AMDper person |
| PackageCave + Gnishikadzor archaeological complex with guide (groups of 5+) | 2,000 AMDper person |
| PackageCave + Winemaking History Hall, guide and VR | 5,000 AMDper person |
| PackageGuided visit, wine tasting and VR | 10,000 AMDper person |
Opening hours: 1 March – 31 October: daily 10:00–19:00. November–February hours not published.
Open questions:
- Currency not printed on the price page (AMD assumed).
- Winter opening hours not published; hours notice dated 2023-03-01.
Entrance fees are paid at the site and are not part of the tour price.
Source: Areni-1 Cave — ticket tariffs (official) · checked on 9 November 2026
