Armenia Full-Day Tour: Khor Virap, Noravank, and Tatev Monasteries with Cable Car Ride
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64 Ratings
Lusarat
Embark on a full-day tour of Armenia and discover its most amazing attractions. Visit Khor Virap, Noravank, and Tatev Monasteries, and take a thrilling cable car ride on the world's longest cable car without stops, Tatever.
Duration: 14 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Khor Virap - The closest point to Biblical mount Ararat
  • Noravank Monastery - Monastery complex surrounded with the mountains
  • Wings of Tatev | Tatever - The longest reversible ropeway in the World

  • Tatev Monastery - The unique monastery complex with incredible views
What's Included
  • Extra stops upon request
  • Air-conditioned vehicles
  • Professional drivers
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Insurance for vehicle & passengers
  • Free pick-up & drop-off in Yerevan
  • Guided tour options in English or Russian
What's Not Included
  • Lunch price
  • Tatev cable-car ticket at 7000 AMD ~ 18$ per person
Additional Information

Discover the best of Armenia’s attractions! Visit Khor Virap monastery and enjoy the most scenic mountain views. Explore the one-of-a-kind Noravank monastery complex. Unique in its architecture, the Church of the Holy Mother of God holds the distinction of being the only two-story monastery in Armenia. Next, head to Tatev monastery, a significant spiritual, scientific, and political hub surrounded by stunning nature. Take a ride on the world’s longest non-stop cable-car, ‘Tatever’, while you’re here.

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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118petqn
Mar 28, 2024
Trip to Khor Virap, Noravank and Tatev. - Very good organization from Hyur service. The driver Garik was in the hotel 10 minutes before the time. We visited Korea Virap, Noravank and Tatev with private tour. Our driver Garin was very polite and answered to all our questions. The travel was very comfortable thanks to Garin. We recommendation the agency and the driver.
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Vacation45434013041
Nov 10, 2023
Day tour around Armenian monasteries - We got the chance to fully immerse ourselves in Armenian culture and history. The views were beautiful. Our guide, Marian provided lot of interesting facts throughout the tour. Overall it was a great day and great way to explore a lot of ground in a day.
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Aizv
Oct 28, 2023
Very pleasant tour - Wonderful group tour to 3 monasteries with a stop for lunch. Guide Tigran and driver Areik were very nice. The guide was very knowledgeable and provided explanations in English and Russian. I loved that they left time for people to walk around a bit by themselves, it didn't feel rushed at any moment.
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71nadezdag
Oct 28, 2023
A wonderful full day excursion! I recommend to all - It was a wonderful, intimate group tour. Gave me great pleasure. We visited beautiful architectural monuments and shrines of the Orthodox faith, accompanied by guide Tigran. Thank you very much! And a special thank you to our driver Arayik for his professionalism and friendliness. Highly recommend! You will not regret!
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Raffaeln
Oct 12, 2023
Recommended for first time visitors - I couldn’t find this our exact tour on the list (Khor Virap and Noravank Monastery) but I highly recommended this tour in any other combo! Can’t really pick a favorite between this tour and the Tatev Monastery, Wings of Tatev Ropeway, Khndzoresk Caves tour. You can’t go wrong with either one! And we lucked out on having the same amazing tour guide, Arev, join us on both trips! Such a tragic and interesting history behind the man who helped push through the adoption of Christianity in Armenia. Visiting Gregory the Illuminator’s dungeon in Khor Virap was very eye-opening in its own right. Climbing through the small nook and down the ladder to end up in his cell was a little claustrophobic, but still quite the experience. The drive between our two stops did take a while, but our driver and guide, Artur and Arev, were very pleasant and friendly to be with, and shared many stories along the way. The drive to Noravank Monastery was amazing - winding through the bright red canyons to where this beautiful church was built. It was a rainy day too, so the red rocks and stones were made even brighter against the darker skies and green growth around it. It really was a beautiful sight to see. I would recommend trying to include these two locations in another multi-location tour if you can. We took this tour separately because we had already been to many of the other stops in the combined tour options. Definitely recommended for first time visitors of Armenia.
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H7704wh_
Oct 11, 2023
Amazing tour - Armenia is the best country for trips with friendly people, fresh and testy food and fabulous history . Amazing tour. Brilliant monasteries. Special thanks to our guide Anahit and our driver Araik.
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Marcocc6370gx
Sep 12, 2023
Excellent organisation! - We opted for this tour and the choice could not have been better. The organization is perfect, the places spectacular, the monasteries fascinating and rich in history. But I would like to address a special mention for Mrs Anna, the multilingual guide (she speaks Armenian, Russian and English): cultured, kind and refined! She deeply knows the history and rich culture of her beautiful country. I would also like to mention the skill of the driver (whose name I don't remember): not even a very thick bank of fog discouraged and worried him!
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Travel08008895673
Jul 28, 2023
Hyur service is amazing tour company - I had a family tour, it was unforgettable trip. I wasn't in Armenia more than 5 years and didn't know about such a professional tour company like Hyur service. I am project manager at one of the biggest incoming tour agencies in Israel, so can say, that fully satisfied, enjoyed with my family. I want to say special thanks to driver Hovhannes, who was really professional driver, amazing and kind person. He took us also on our way to Eghegnadzor for having breakfast and we returned also after having our lovely dinner in Harsnaqsr, near Halidzor. So we are very grateful to him. After leaving Armenia, will think about keeping touches with Hyur service. Artiom Chernamorian
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Leavicn
Jul 19, 2023
Insightful , easy and nice half day trip! - Excellent tour with Tamara and Mais. beside being very nice to us, we got a private explanation on Armenia history on ou way to Khor Virap. As for the travel, we drove with the limousine (18pax), AC, all comfort, fresh water. 100% recommended 🥰
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Christinepm7292cq
Oct 27, 2023
Magnificent discovery of Armenia - We did several tours with Melania, our French-speaking guide. She shared with us her great knowledge and her passion for Armenia in a joyful and friendly atmosphere. Great professionalism, we recommend her to all our friends and acquaintances wishing to discover Armenia. We are also very satisfied with the driver Gegham, very careful, considerate and pleasant.
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