Private Tour to Khor Virap Monastery
This tour will take you to the amazing historical and spiritual place where you will get acquainted with the most interesting stories and legends. Khor Virap Monastery has over a thousand-year history steeped in biblical events, mysticism. This monastery is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Armenia. According to a legend St. Gregory the Illustrator has been imprisoned there by King Tridates III for fourteen years. The ancient Armenian Monastery was built in the 5th century and is located near the Mount Ararat.
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1-2 travelers, with a guide
Private Tour to Khor Virap Monastery, with a guide
Duration: 4 hours
What's included in Private Tour to Khor Virap Monastery
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
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.
Inclusions
- Hotel drop-off
- WiFi on board
- Bottled water
- Professional guide
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel pickup
- Guide service (optional)
- Professional driver
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infant meals not included
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- We will pick up you from your hotel!
