Overview
Khor Virap Monastery is one of Armenia’s most important pilgrimage attraction with an amazing views of the sacred Mount Ararat where Noah's Arc landed. This is a full-day tour from Yerevan, travel by private vehicle with flexible time at attraction and for taking photos. After Khor Virap you will have a wine tasting at Areni winery and visit Bird's Cave, then proceed to Noravank Monastery.
Why travelers book this
What's Included
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Wine tasting
- Fuel surcharge and parking fee
- Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional driver
What's Not Included
- Entry tickets to Bird's cave
- Professional guide (upon request)
- Food and drinks (upon request)
- Gratuities
Meeting & Pickup
Meeting point, pickup options and start time are confirmed on Viator before checkout.
Itinerary
Stop 1
Khor Virap Monastery is one of Armenia’s most important pilgrimage attraction with an amazing views of the sacred Mount Ararat where Noah's Arc landed.
Stop 2
Areni is one of the most important wine regions in Armenia, In Areni Winery you will get familiar with wine making traditions in Armenia and also participate in wine tasting.
Stop 3
Areni-1 or Bird's cave is where the world's oldest winery and leather shoe was found.
Stop 4
Noravank is a 13th-century Armenian monastery, located 122 km from Yerevan in a narrow gorge made by the Amaghu River. The gorge is known for its tall, sheer, brick-red cliffs, directly across from the monastery. The monastery is best known for its two-storey Surb Astvatsatsin (Holy Mother of God) church, which grants access to the second floor by way of a narrow stone-made staircase jutting out from the face of building, one of the earliest examples of cantilever architecture.
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Possible languages: English, Russian. In case the tour is organized in other language, changes of the prices are possible.