Explore Khor Virap, Noravank, and Areni Winery. Capture Mount Ararat’s beauty, delve into history, and savor exquisite Armenian wines.
Explore Khor Virap, Noravank, and Areni Winery. Capture Mount Ararat’s beauty, delve into history, and savor exquisite Armenian wines.
- Republic Square - Start and End point
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Khor Virap - he monastery is where Saint Gregory the Illuminator was imprisoned for 13 years in a deep underground dungeon (Khor Virap means “deep pit” in Armenian).
Khor Virap offers one of the best and closest views of the legendary Mount Ararat, Armenia’s national symbol. - Noravank Monastery -…
- Republic Square - Start and End point
- Khor Virap - he monastery is where Saint Gregory the Illuminator was imprisoned for 13 years in a deep underground dungeon (Khor Virap means “deep pit” in Armenian).
Khor Virap offers one of the best and closest views of the legendary Mount Ararat, Armenia’s national symbol.
- Noravank Monastery - Nestled in a narrow, red limestone gorge, Noravank offers breathtaking views of rugged cliffs and nature.
Noravank was the spiritual and cultural center for the Orbelian dynasty, with several royal tombs inside.
- Hin Areni Winery - Wine tour and tasting
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T’rchuneri (Bird) Cave - Archaeologists discovered a 6,100-year-old wine production facility, including fermentation vats, grape presses, and storage jars.
A well-preserved leather shoe, dating back to 3500 BCE, was found in the cave, making it the oldest known leather shoe in the world.
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Bottled water
- Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
- Fuel surcharge and parking fee
- Professional driver
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Bottled water
- Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
- Fuel surcharge and parking fee
- Professional driver
- Lunch
- Lunch
Embark on a full-day excursion to Khor Virap, Noravank Monastery, and Areni Winery. This tour offers a breathtaking view of the Biblical Mount Ararat. Explore the rich history of Noravank and savor Armenian wine at the Wine Factory.
The tour begins at 9:00 am. If there are tourists from various hotels, the exact time will be communicated.
The first stop…
Embark on a full-day excursion to Khor Virap, Noravank Monastery, and Areni Winery. This tour offers a breathtaking view of the Biblical Mount Ararat. Explore the rich history of Noravank and savor Armenian wine at the Wine Factory.
The tour begins at 9:00 am. If there are tourists from various hotels, the exact time will be communicated.
The first stop is Khor Virap, approximately an hour’s drive from Yerevan. It provides a stunning view of Mount Ararat and Sis, offering the perfect opportunity to capture beautiful photos from the closest point to Mount Ararat in Armenia.
Next, the journey continues to Noravank Monastery, where visitors will explore the churches of St. Karapet, St. Grigory the Illuminator, and St. Astvatsatsin. There will be a lunch break at a local restaurant. (Please note that the cost of lunch is not included in the tour price.)
After lunch, the tour proceeds to Areni Winery, where guests can observe Armenian wine production and enjoy a tasting. The tour concludes with a return to Yerevan.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Infants are free of charge if they do not occupy a seat
- Please dress appropriately taking into account weather conditions
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
