Private Tour to Khor Virap, Areni Cave, Noravank & Tatev: Explore Armenia's Cultural Gems

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Duration: 14 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Khor Virap - Khor Virap is an Armenian monastery established in 642, with its name translating to “deep hole” in Armenian. It is a significant pilgrimage site for the Armenian Apostolic Church. Notably, the monastery was constructed on the site of a former royal prison where Gregory the Illuminator, the patron saint and first official leader of the Armenian Apostolic Church, was imprisoned for 13 years by the Armenian king. The monastery offers a unique view of the biblical Mount Ararat.

Areni Wine Factory - Areni is renowned as the birthplace of winemaking, with viticulture in Armenia dating back to ancient times. The region is home to many wild vineyards and numerous local grape varieties. The oldest winery in Armenia is located here, offering visitors the chance to taste exquisite wines made from the finest grape varieties.

T’rchuneri (Bird) Cave - Also known as Areni Cave, Bird Cave is situated near the Gnishik tributary of the Arpa River, at a height of 30 meters. The cave, carved into the rock, consists of interconnected spaces accessible even during holidays in Armenia. Archaeological research has been ongoing since 2007, uncovering artifacts from 4200-3500 BC, including pottery, plant remains, apricot and grape seeds, woven reed items, cloth pieces, and women’s jewelry. A wine production site, dating back 5000-5500 years, was also discovered here. The world’s oldest shoe, filled with grass to maintain its shape, was found during excavations and is estimated to be 5637-5387 years old.

Noravank Monastery - Nestled among stunning steep red rocks on a ledge of a winding gorge, Noravank Monastery was founded in the 12th century on the site of older structures. The complex, with its remarkable medieval architecture and picturesque setting, leaves a lasting impression and stands as a majestic example of Armenian medieval architecture.

Wings of Tatev | Tatever - Wings of Tatev is an aerial tramway that provides access to the natural and historical wonders of Syunik. It is the shortest, most scenic, and impressive route to Tatev Monastery and holds the record for the longest reversible cableway in the world (5752 meters), as noted in the Guinness Book of Records. It won the world’s leading cable car award in 2021 according to the World Travel Awards. The 12-minute ride offers an unforgettable experience, soaring 320 meters above the Vorotan River gorge, showcasing advanced engineering by the Austrian-Swiss Doppelmayr/Garaventa Group.

Tatev Monastery - Tatev Monastery, a gem of Armenian medieval architecture, is located in southern Armenia in the Syunik province, 315 km from Yerevan and 30 km from Goris, near the village of Tatev. Built between the 9th and 13th centuries, the monastery is dedicated to St. Eustathius, a disciple of the Apostle Thaddeus, who preached Christianity and was martyred for his faith.

What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Bottled water
  • Entrance fee of Areni winery
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Guide service (optional)
  • All taxes and handling charges
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Ticket of “Wings of Tatev” ropeway and Birds’ cave
Additional Information
  • Infant meals not included
Location
Khor Virap
Highway 11 - Near the village of Pokr Vedi, Artashat
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Badhrinarayanank
Dec 26, 2023
Tatev and Noravenk - solo trip - December 2023 - Pls don’t miss Tatev - the drive from Yerevan to Tatev is really amazing - we pass thru two beautiful mountains, covered fully with snow. It’s a long drive, abt 4 hrs from Yerevan- so start early, by 8am atleast Pls plan your drive back to Yerevan - it gets dark by 6 pm and if the weather is extreme they close the roads in the mountain - I got stuck near the mountain peak - our vehicle was waiting for more than an hour, then I had to stay the night in the mountain (in a motel in nearby village) - Unplanned but the experience was out of the world Tatev rope car was good as well (but the drive to Tatev >>> Tatev) Noravenk monastery was beautiful, placed amidst beautiful mountains - the view and experience was amazing Ara and Lilit from Jan Armenia were really helpful, especially when I got stuck in the mountains. They supported extremely well - Thanks !
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Marissadamhh
Feb 14, 2023
Amazed - The best thing you can do whenever in Armenia, I traveled with my daughter and her friends, Armenia is a place worth seeing, but we would not have felt so comfortable if we didn't find Jan support. If I am not mistaken they also ara a TIC in Armenia, however Im not sure about it. But the servicec with tours is something very excellent. We have taken 3 tours with them, one city tour in Yerevan(walking), tour to Noravank and Tatev (cable car also) and transfwr to the airport. My daughter doesnt like long roads (but me and her friends do) but surprisingly the best thing about these trips were that she didn't even feel uncomfortable or bad. Thank you so much for these trips ❤️❤️❤️
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Aiste_n
May 3, 2022
Highly recommend - Very much happy that I chose this tour operator. Highly recommend who wants to have private tour and enjoy their time in beautiful Armenia.
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Aisten6
May 3, 2022
Very happy - Everything was very well organized! Driver was very much flexible and was making stops then ever we needed! Highly recommend!
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N5284ickateb
Oct 23, 2021
A brilliant company who really take care of their customers - Absolutely phenomenal trip. A lovely driver took us around in a great comfy car. It was an action packed day full of wonderful things. We were very much looked after by Lillit and her colleagues every step of the way. The team go out of their way to ensure thay you see the very best or Armenia.
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Ennaeht
Jan 23, 2020
Cozy and accommodating - Our recent trip to Armenia was superb! Our tour guide, Lilit and driver, Greggory are very accommodating. The car provided for the private tour is very cozy. What I love most about their service is that they prioritize our comfort and they let us spend time to enjoy our trip. They made our holiday vacation worthwhile.
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Sashasq7993um
Dec 5, 2019
I would blindly recommend this company to anyone visiting Armenia! - Jan Armenia organized for us several trips in Armenia. For example, they organized our full day trip to Noravank, Khor Virap and Tatev monastery was one of the best experiences I've ever had as a traveler. The guide was Anahit, an amazing girl, doing PhD in history, she taught us so many things about Armenia, the sites we were visiting and general world history. It was great to spend the day with her. The car and driver was first class, everything exceeded our expectations, I would blindly recommend this company to anyone visiting Armenia.
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Airenejafari
Sep 25, 2019
Highly recommend! - We got a private tour to two very old churches and a wine company. Lucine was very helpful in introducing their services to us regarding our interests. She offered us a very good price for our private tour. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and professional. My family and I enjoyed the tour very much! We highly recommend this tour service:)
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Zoja
Jul 28, 2019
Nice trip - Professional, helpful, nice people. They did all was needed to make our trip nice, especially young women in the office. Drivers were good and helpful. Hotel was clean. The whole trip was not very costly.
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Alfas77
May 29, 2019
Nice trip with friends - It was a very interesting introduction in the armenian culture and wine history. The trip is also interesting, because you will start from aprox 800 m altitudine and will arrive at 2100 m. The monastery are old and very nice...you will find infos also in english, french ... Was very good organized and the price was very good.
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