• Khor Virap - Khor Virap

Khor Virap

• Armenian monastery, built in 642, translated from Armenian means

• deep hole. Khor Virap is one of the shrines of the Armenian Apostolic Church, a place of pilgrimage. The most interesting fact of this monastery is the fact that it was built on the site of the royal prison, where Gregory the Illuminator was previously imprisoned

• the patron saint and the first official head of the Armenian Apostolic Church by the Armenian king for 13 years. From the territory of the monastery there is an unusual view of the biblical mountain Ararat.

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• On-board WiFi
• Bottled water
• Professional guide
• All taxes, fees and handling charges
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Guide service (optional)
• Professional driver

Embark on a journey to a captivating historical and spiritual site, where you will be introduced to intriguing tales and myths. Khor Virap Monastery, graced with more than a thousand years of history, is drenched in biblical occurrences and mysticism. This monastery is one of Armenia’s most popular tourist destinations. The legend says that King Tridates III imprisoned St. Gregory the Illustrator there for a period of fourteen years. This ancient Armenian Monastery was erected in the 5th century and nestles near Mount Ararat.

• Infant meals not included

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