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Day tour to Khor Virap - Areni - Noravank

  • Classic Tours
  • 1 day
  • Jan - Dec

Description

The southern tourist destination of Armenia begins with the Khor Virap - Areni route. During the tour, beautiful views, rich historical and cultural heritage and tasting of wonderful wines await you.
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
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

* The tour is private and the program can be modified according to your preferences.

Price


Person Driver Guide-Driver Guide and Driver
1-2 $92
Sedan
$131
Sedan
$157
Sedan
* Total price noted

Included

  • Comfortable transport and professional driver
  • Air conditioning
  • Water

Not included

  • Entrance ticket and guide service - 1500 AMD Areni-1 Cave (Day 1)