Khor Virap - Areni winery - Noravank - Goris (overnight)

Khor Virap - Khor Virap monastery is where Grigor Luisavorich (St. Gregory the Illuminator) was imprisoned for 13 years before curing King Trdat III of a disease. This caused the adoption of Christianity in Armenia in the year 301.

In fact, the name Khor Virap means

deep pit

, named after the prison where St. Gregory the Illuminator was held.

Areni Wine Factory - Get acquainted with the production process, taste the local wines.

Noravank Monastery - The Monastery Noravank dates back to XIII

XIV centuries. The complex includes the 1339 St. Astvatsatsin sepulchre-church, St. Stepanos Nakhavka and gavit, the St. Grigor Church and Stepanos Orbelian Sepulchre, the remains of medieval chapels and residential quarters and a modern office and hall.

Tatev - Karahundj

Karahundj (Armenia’s Stonehenge) - Karahunj Observatory is also known as Zorats Karer or Zorats Kar is a megalithic composition of Bronze Age tombs (cists, dolmens or tumuli) and over 220 standing stones (menhirs).

Tatev Monastery - The monastery was built in the 9th-13th centuries. In translation from the old Armenian (grabar) “tatev” means “give wings”. Indeed, located at a great height, it seems that Tatev stretches upward to the sky.

Wings of Tatev - It is the longest cable car in the world (5.7 km).

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Wine tasting experience
• Travel in comfort with air-conditioned transport

• Food and drinks
• Lunch
• Hotel accommodation
• Tatev ropeway ticket

The first stop on the journey is Khor Virap, a must-see location in Armenia. Following this, the tour will proceed to the Noravank Monastery, which dates back to the 13th and 14th centuries. After exploring these two monasteries, the group will head to Goris for an overnight stay.

After breakfast, the itinerary includes a visit to the Karahunj Observatory, also known as Zorats Karer or Zorats Kar. This site features a megalithic arrangement of Bronze Age tombs and over 220 standing stones.

The next destination is the renowned Tatev Monastery, a masterpiece of medieval Armenian architecture built between the 9th and 13th centuries. In ancient Armenian (grabar), “tatev” translates to “give wings.” The construction of the Wings of Tatev, the world’s longest cable car at 5.7 km, has made this complex one of Armenia’s most popular attractions.

On the return journey to Yerevan, there will be a brief stop at the Areni winery, offering an opportunity to taste Armenian wine and learn about the rich history of winemaking in Armenia.

• Dress code is smart casual

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