Private Tour to Khor Virap, ancient Areni cave or Areni winery, Noravank
Spend a day exploring some of Armenia’s most spectacular landmarks. This private tour from Yerevan is exclusively for you and includes visits to the monastery of Khor Virap (built-in 642, translated from Armenian means “deep hole” ), Noravank (founded in the XII century on the site of ancient buildings), Areni Cave, Bird’s Cave or the birthplace of winemaking – Areni.
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.
Areni is the birthplace of winemaking. Viticulture on the territory of Armenia originated many years before our era. In Armenia, grows a lot of wild vineyards, and a large number of local varieties of grapes.
Noravank Monastery is among the wonderful steep red rocks on the ledge of a meandering gorge. It was founded in the XII century on the site of ancient buildings.
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1-2 travelers, with a guide
Private Tour to Khor Virap, ancient Areni cave or Areni winery, Noravank, with a guide
Duration: 9 hours
Pickup included
What's included in Private Tour to Khor Virap, ancient Areni cave or Areni winery, Noravank
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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.
Areni Wine Factory
Areni is the birthplace of winemaking. Viticulture on the territory of Armenia originated many years before our era. In Armenia, grows a lot of wild vineyard, and a large number of local varieties of grapes. And here there is the oldest winery of Armenia, where you can taste the most delicious wine from the best varieties of grapes.
T'rchuneri (Bird) Cave
Areni Cave or Bird Cave is located near the tributary of the Arpa River Gnishik: at 30 m height. It is situated in the rock and comprises a range of spaces, hewn in the rock, linked with narrow aisles. The location of the cave allows everybody to visit it even during the holidays in Armenia. Since 2007 archaeological researches have been held there. As a result, materials dating back to 4200-3500 BC were found: crockery, plant residues, apricot and grape kernels, knitted of reed, pieces of cloth, women jewelry and so on.
Inclusions
- Hotel drop-off
- WiFi on board
- Bottled water
- Wine tasting
- English or Russian speaking Guide service (optional)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel pickup
- All taxes and handling charges
- Lunch
- The entrance fee of Birds' Cave
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
We will organize the pickup from your hotel, hostel, apartment.
