- Classic Tours
- 1 day
- Jan - Dec
Overview
The first stop is the Khor Virap Monastery in Ararat province, after which the route reaches Vayots Dzor province, which is known for its developed winemaking and rich historical and cultural heritage. The tour gives you the opportunity to visit a local winery and taste wines made from endemic grape varieties. To get to know Armenian culture better, you can take part in a master class of khachkar making.
The tour program may also include Jermuk health resort town or Yeghegis historical village.
1Day
| Khor Virap Monastery / Khor Virap means "deep dungeon". Don't miss the pit where Gregory the Illuminator was imprisoned in 287-301 by King Tiridates III of Armenia. From the monastery you can enjoy a beautiful view of the biblical Mount Ararat |
| Areni-1 Cave / The Areni-1 is a cave complex where was found 5,500-year-old earliest known leather shoe, 6100-year-old earliest known winery in the world |
| Areni Wine Art / Lunch in a colorful restaurant in Areni village |
| Visit local winery / Excursion and degustation |
| Noravank Monastery / Noravank means "new monastery". 13th-century fantastic monastery complex is set on a hill surrounded by red rocks |
| Khachkar making master class / Khachkar is a stele on which a cross is carved. This type of art is Armenian and is included in the UNESCO's List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. At the end of the master class you will receive a khachkar you carved as a gift. |
Price
| Person | Driver | Guide and Driver |
|---|---|---|
| 1-2 | 45000AMD Sedan |
85000AMD Sedan |
| 3 | 45000AMD Sedan |
95000AMD Minivan |
| 4-6 | 55000AMD Minivan |
95000AMD Minivan |
| 7 | 55000AMD Minivan |
140000AMD Minibus |
| 8-17 | 100000AMD Minibus |
140000AMD Minibus |
* Total price noted
* The tour is private and the program can be modified according to your preferences.
* The tour is private and the program can be modified according to your preferences.
Included
- Comfortable transport with air conditioning
- Hotel pick up and drop off
Not included
- Entrance ticket and guide service - Areni-1 Cave
- Lunch - Areni Wine Art
- Driver/guide lunch - Areni Wine Art
- Excursion and tasting - Visit local winery
Inquire Day tour to Khor Virap - Areni - Noravank
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