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Private tour to Khor Virap, Noravank, ancient Birds-Cave, Hin Areni wine factory

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Free cancellation available
Price is $136 per traveler* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travelers
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 9h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Explore the most amazing attractions of Armenia! Visit Khor Virap monastery, a great place for embracing the most picturesque views of the mountain. Next see the monastery complex, Noravank, that is unique in its construction as the Church of Holy Mother of God is the only two-storied monastery in Armenia. After that visit an ancient cave called “Birds-Cave” or Areni 1. Finally see Areni, one of the oldest settlements in Armenia and today is famous for its wines.

Activity location

  • Khor Virap
    • Highway 11 - Near the village of Pokr Vedi, Artashat
    • 0612, Lusarat, Armenia, Armenia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Khor Virap
    • Highway 11 - Near the village of Pokr Vedi, Artashat
    • 0612, Lusarat, Armenia

Check availability


4-7 travelers, without guide
  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • English

including bottled water, vehicle insurance, hotel pick up
Pickup included

Price details
$210.00 x 1 Traveler$210.00

Total
Price is $210.00
1-3 travelers, without guide
  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • English

including bottled water, vehicle insurance, hotel pick up
Pickup included

Price details
$136.00 x 1 Traveler$136.00

Total
Price is $136.00
3-6 travelers, with a guide
  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • English

including bottled water, vehicle insurance, hotel pick up
Pickup included

Price details
$304.00 x 1 Traveler$304.00

Total
Price is $304.00
1-2 travelers, with a guide
  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • English

including bottled water, vehicle insurance, hotel pick up
Pickup included

Price details
$231.00 x 1 Traveler$231.00

Total
Price is $231.00

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Extra stops on the route upon request
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Air-conditioned vehicles & professional drivers
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Vehicle & passengers insurance
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Bottled water
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Free pick-up & drop-off within Yerevan
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Professional English or Russian speaking guide service (if choosing "with a guide" option)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Lunch
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Birds cave and Hin Areni entrance fee at 2000 AMD ~ 5.20 $ per person

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Khor Virap
  • 1h
Khor Virap is the most famous pilgrimage site in Armenia, as it is directly connected with the adoption of Christianity. As a state religion, Christianity in Armenia was adopted in 301 due to endeavors of Saint Gregory The Illuminator, who, before converting King Trdat The 3rd to Christianity, was imprisoned in the dungeon, over which a church of Khor Virap monastery was built in the 17th century. From the monastery one can admire the stunning view of the Biblical Mount Ararat.
Noravank Monastery
  • 1h
Passing a narrow road, surrounded by rocks of hundred caves, one discovers a scene of harmony of architecture with nature. The monastery, enshrined with fine architectural solutions and luxurious embellishments, is one of the brightest examples of Armenian architecture of the 13th century. Noravank consists of St. Karapet, St. Gregory The Illuminator churches and St. Astvatsatsin (Holy Mother of God) two-storey church, which is notable for its ideal constructive and sculptural work.
Hin Areni Winery
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
Vayots Dzor and Areni village in particular has been the cradle of Armenian winemaking for millennia. "Hin Areni" wine factory opens up the doors of this region to the world to showcase the historic and indigenous Armenian grape varietals. At the winery the historic traditions of winemaking are well combined with state-of-the-art modern equipment. "Hin Areni" wine factory has the capacity to process over 250 tonnes of grapes.
T'rchuneri (Bird) Cave
  • 40m
  • Admission ticket not included
The cave is situated 12 km from Yeghegnadzor, on the left bank of river Areni. It consists of 3 halls, has approximately 500 m² area, the large part of which still hasn’t been explored. As a result of studies, metal knives, fruit seeds, grain residues, rope, dishes, clothing, dried grapes and plums, dated to 4200-3500 BC, were found in the cave. The oldest leather shoe of the world was found right here. It is more than 5500 years old. Also, in the same area, there were found world’s oldest women’s skirt (3900 BC), as well as the first winery in the whole world. Nowadays the mentioned winery is considered to be the ancient one and it is referred to 4th millennium BC. No one has lived inside the cave, at the meantime, wine consumption was of ritual meaning for people.

Location

Activity location

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    Khor Virap
    • Highway 11 - Near the village of Pokr Vedi, Artashat
    • 0612, Lusarat, Armenia, Armenia

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Khor Virap
    • Highway 11 - Near the village of Pokr Vedi, Artashat
    • 0612, Lusarat, Armenia

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