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 - Starting and ending location
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Khor Virap - This monastery is famous for being the place where Saint Gregory the Illuminator was held captive for 13 years in a deep underground dungeon. “Khor Virap” translates to “deep pit” in Armenian.
Khor Virap provides one of the most stunning and closest views of the iconic Mount Ararat,…
- Republic Square - Starting and ending location
- Khor Virap - This monastery is famous for being the place where Saint Gregory the Illuminator was held captive for 13 years in a deep underground dungeon. “Khor Virap” translates to “deep pit” in Armenian.
Khor Virap provides one of the most stunning and closest views of the iconic Mount Ararat, a national symbol of Armenia.
- Noravank Monastery - Situated in a narrow gorge of red limestone, Noravank offers spectacular views of rugged cliffs and natural beauty.
Noravank served as the spiritual and cultural hub for the Orbelian dynasty, housing several royal tombs.
- Hin Areni Winery - Enjoy a wine tour and tasting experience
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T’rchuneri (Bird) Cave - Archaeologists uncovered a 6,100-year-old wine production site here, complete with fermentation vats, grape presses, and storage jars.
A remarkably preserved leather shoe, dating back to 3500 BCE, was also discovered in the cave, marking it as 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.
