Visit Khndzoresk; 10km east of Goris, perches above the ruins of Old Khndzoresk, which was dug into a grassy gorge of soft volcanic sandstone. Whole walls of rock are dotted with caves; you could spend several hours exploring the area. There are more caves around Tegh on the Stepanakert road, and around Hartashen, a tough but rewarding 3km on foot from Old Goris or about 8km by road. A smattering of standing stones similar to the ones at Zorats Karer is visible from the main road towards Sisian.

Visit Tatev; The rural village Tatev sprouted around its famous monastery in medieval times. The monastery's location is quite spectacular, perched on a basalt plateau overlooking the Vorotan River with jaw-dropping views over to the peaks of Karabakh. The bishops of Syunik built its main church, Surp Poghos-Petros in the 9the century to house important relics. There are faint signs of frescoes, intricate carvings and portraits of the main donors on the northern side. The 11th-century Surp Grigor Church nestles next to it, and there's a miniaturised chapel above the gatehouse. At the monastery's peak some 600 monks lived and worked in the complex, and national icon Surp Grigor Tatevatsi (St Gregory of Tatev; 1346-1409) is buried here. In the courtyard, look for the 8m octagonal pillar topped by a khachkar. the 9th-century monument is said to have predicted seismic activity (or the roar of hooves by approaching armies) by shifting. The fortifications, added in the 17th century, have been restored and are full of dining halls, towers and libraries. Outside the main gate, there is an oil press exhibit with a display of seeds, tools and ancient machinery used in the process of oil extraction. There is also plenty of scope for short hikes in the surrounding area. 

Take "Wings of Tatev"; Wings of Tatev is a 5.7 km cableway between Halidzor and the Tatev Monastery in Armenia. It is the longest reversible aerial tramway built in only one section and holds the record for Longest non-stop double track cable car. Construction was finished in 2010. The cable car travels at a speed of 37 km per hour and a one-way journey takes 10 minutes. At its highest point over the gorge, the car gravels 320m above ground level. On 23 October 2010, it was officially recorded by Guinness World Records as the world's longest non-stop double track cable car.