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Khor Virap, Areni & Noravank: Sacred Monasteries & Wine

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Overview

This tour offers a perfect blend of spiritual, cultural, and culinary experiences. Visit the historic Khor Virap Monastery with its stunning view of Mount Ararat, explore the cultural treasure of Noravank, and enjoy wine tasting in the famous Areni region.

Our friendly local drivers aren’t professional guides, but they provide all the essential information, assist you throughout the day, and ensure your trip is comfortable, flexible, and stress-free. Unlike crowded group tours, this is a private, personalized experience, allowing you to explore at your own pace, take photos, and fully enjoy Armenia’s beauty and heritage.

Highlights:
• Visit Khor Virap & Noravank Monasteries
• Wine tasting in Areni
• Breathtaking views of Mount Ararat and the Armenian countryside
• Private, comfortable transportation
• Flexible itinerary with plenty of photo opportunities

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  • WiFi on board
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    Khor Virap

    The Khor Virap is an Armenian monastery located in the Ararat plain in Armenia, near the closed border with Turkey.Khor Virap's notability as a monastery and pilgrimage site is attributed to the fact that Gregory the Illuminator was initially imprisoned here for about 14 years by King Tiridates III of Armenia. Saint Gregory subsequently became the king's religious mentor, and they led the proselytizing activity in the country. In the year 301, Armenia was the first country in the world to be declared a Christian nation.[2][5][6] A chapel was initially built in 642 at the site of Khor Virap by Nerses III the Builder as a mark of veneration to Saint Gregory.
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    Areni Wine Factory

    Areni village is located about 120 km from Yerevan on the banks of the river Arpa. At the entrance to the village, right at the road on the left side a private smal wine factory "Areni" is located, which you can visit to get acquainted with the production process, taste the local wines.
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    Noravank Monastery

    Noravank is a 13th-century Armenian monastery, located 122 km from Yerevan in a narrow gorge made by the Amaghu River, near the town of Yeghegnadzor, Armenia. The gorge is known for its tall, sheer, brick-red cliffs, directly across from the monastery. The monastery is best known for its two-storey Surb Astvatsatsin (Holy Mother of God) church, which grants access to the second floor by way of a narrow stone-made staircase jutting out from the face of building, one of the earliest examples of cantilever architecture.
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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Khor Virap, Areni & Noravank: Sacred Monasteries & Wine?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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). Read more Apr 2025

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    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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