Armenian Spiritual Tour Discovering Sacred Sites and Cultural
Overview
A tour to enlighten the spirit. Visit the significant religious destinations of Armenia including St. Echmiadzin, the head church of Armenia and also the ‘sister’ church St Hripsime. See the breathtaking views of Mt. Ararat from Khor Virap monastery where the spark of Christianity started in Armenia. Descend and experience the underground dungeon pit. Visit a local artisan in Khor Virap village and enjoy a delicious homemade lunch with his hospitable family.
Discover the unique two Storey structure of Noravank Church nestled in the stunning brick-red cliffs of a gorge. Sample the local homemade wine at a traditional winery in the heart of the Areni wine region before heading back to Yerevan.
What's Included
- Lunch Dietary requirements are taken into consideration
- Bottled water
- Professional and safe driver
- Wine tasting
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
54 Pushkin Street
Yerevan 0002, Armenia
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Saint Hripsime Church
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Echmiadzin Monastery
1 hour 10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Khor Virap
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Pokr Vedi
1 hour 20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Noravank Monastery
1 hour 40 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Areni
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Ararat Province (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+04).
- This tour 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.
- Lunch. Dietary requirements are taken into consideration.
- Bottled water.
- Professional and safe driver.
- Wine tasting.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Gratuities.
The minimum age to participate is 1..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Armenian Spiritual Tour Discovering Sacred Sites and Cultural is as follows:
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Armenian Spiritual Tour Discovering Sacred Sites and Cultural will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- LunchDietary requirements are taken into consideration
- Bottled water
- Professional and safe driver
- Wine tasting
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
