Private Tour to Khor Virap, Areni Cave or Winery, Noravank & Tatev monastery
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1-2 travelers, with a guide
Private Tour to Khor Virap, Areni, Noravank, Tatev monastery, with a guide
Duration: 14 hours
Car, sedan
Pickup included
What's included in Private Tour to Khor Virap, Areni Cave or Winery, Noravank & Tatev 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.
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. Several years ago a place, equipped for wine production was found in Bird Cave. This most ancient winery in the world has 5000-5500year history. During the archaeological excavations the oldest shoe in the world was found which was filled with grass to keep the form of the shoe. The laboratory studies showed that the shoe has history of 5637-5387 years.
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water
- Entrance fee of Areni winery
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Guide service (optional)
- All taxes and handling charges
- Lunch
- Ticket of "Wings of Tatev" ropeway and Birds' cave
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infant meals not included
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Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
We will organize the pick-up from your hotel, hostel, apartment.
