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Khor Virap, Noravank Private Tour with Optional Wine Tasting
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"""The tour begins at Khor Virap Monastery – with the most breathtaking views of the Biblical Mt. Ararat. The monastery holds significant religious and historical importance - sight where Saint Gregory the Illuminator was imprisoned and Christianity took its start in Armenia. This trip continues to the Wine Region of Armenia. Birds or Areni 1 cave is known for the discovery of evidence of several elaborative burial rituals and agricultural practices. The most exciting things uncovered from this cave are the oldest pair of leather shoes, almost 5500 years old and the winery of about 6100 years of age - oldest known winery in the world. Noravank Monastery is a unique medieval Armenian architec...
Highlights
From 8 hours to 9 hours
Offered in Russian (Русский) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 8 hours to 9 hours
Offered in Russian (Русский) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Hotel pick up and drop off
Bottled water
WiFi on board
Air-conditioned vehicle
Professional guide (upon request)
Lunch
Wine tasting
Entrance tickets
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Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Children must be accompanied by an adult
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Khor Virap, Noravank Private Tour with Optional Wine Tasting
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"""The tour begins at Khor Virap Monastery – with the most breathtaking views of the Biblical Mt. Ararat. The monastery holds significant religious and historical importance - sight where Saint Gregory the Illuminator was imprisoned and Christianity took its start in Armenia. This trip continues to the Wine Region of Armenia. Birds or Areni 1 cave is known for the discovery of evidence of several elaborative burial rituals and agricultural practices. The most exciting things uncovered from this cave are the oldest pair of leather shoes, almost 5500 years old and the winery of about 6100 years of age - oldest known winery in the world. Noravank Monastery is a unique medieval Armenian architec...
Highlights
From 8 hours to 9 hours
Offered in Russian (Русский) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 8 hours to 9 hours
Offered in Russian (Русский) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Hotel pick up and drop off
Bottled water
WiFi on board
Air-conditioned vehicle
Professional guide (upon request)
Lunch
Wine tasting
Entrance tickets
Need Help?
Itinerary
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Khor Virap
The Khor Virap monastery is located about an hour’s drive away from the capital Yerevan, and offers an amazing view of Armenia’s defining symbol – the majestic Ararat.
“Khor Virap” translates as “deep dungeon”, and was built of the place of the former royal prison, located on the historical site of Artashat. It was this very prison in which they kept Gregory the Illuminator, the first Armenian Catholicos, for a whole 13 years. Therefore, it comes as no surprise that this place is one of the most sacred spots for Armenians around the world. Likewise, it’s also the closest point to the Mount Ararat from Armenia; very often this spot becomes the number 1 reason to visit our country!
50 minutes
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Noravank Monastery
Noravank is one of the gems of medieval Armenian architecture. The church has a distinctive two-story construction. It features a unique (rare for Armenian architecture) second floor, accessed by a narrow staircase, which symbolizes the connection between the earthly and the divine.
Surrounded by tall cliffs and beautiful red rocks, this ancient site offers not just spiritual significance but also breathtaking views.
Here you will see the one and only depiction of God the Father in Armenia.
45 minutes
3
T'rchuneri (Bird) Cave
The tour will take you to the Bird’s Cave. In 2008, archeologists discovered several of the world’s oldest artifacts, including a leather shoe and a winery. It also contains evidence of elaborate burial rituals and agricultural practices.
30 minutes
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Ar Areni Restaurant
You will be given a chance to taste and purchase Armenia’s renowned Areni wine at the Ar-Areni winery.