Overview
120 km from Yerevan, on the left bank of the r. Arpa Vayots-Dzorsky marz of Armenia, stretched tiny village Areni - the object of pilgrimage for connoisseurs of vintage wines and unique monuments of architecture.
Beginning in 2009, the village hosts an annual international wine festival - a large-scale cultural event devoted to tasting young and aged wines of local bottling, in particular the products of the Areni Winery winery, founded in 1994 on the basis of a small family business.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Private transportation
Bottled water
In-vehicle air conditioning
Surcharges on fuel
Parking fees
Gratuities
Lunch
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What to expect
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Khor Virap
2 hours
Khor Virap, located at the foot of Mount Ararat, near the border with Turkey. It is a place of pilgrimage, which is associated with the legend of Grigor Lusavorich (Grigor the Illuminator). According to church tradition, Grigor was imprisoned by the order of Tsar Trdat III, convicted of practicing Christianity and spending 13 years in it. Those who wish can descend into the dungeon, which has a depth of 6 m and a diameter of 4.4 m. Right in front of you the symbol of Armenia, Mount Ararat, will appear before you from the closest distance and in all its glory.
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Noravank Monastery
2 hours
Further we will continue our journey to the village of Vayots Dzor region - Areni. Next we will go to the monastery complex Noravank, built in the XIII-XIV centuries. The complex is located on the ledge of a narrow winding gorge of a tributary of the river Arpa. The gorge is famous for the sheer red rocks towering behind the monastery. Return to Yerevan.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Asia/Yerevan).
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 3 travelers per booking
FAQs about Day trip to: Khor Virap-Areni Winery-Noravank
Can I cancel Day trip to: Khor Virap-Areni Winery-Noravank for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 8 hours.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What's included?
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Surcharges on fuel
- Parking fees
What's not included?
- Gratuities
- Lunch
Which places does it visit?
It visits Khor Virap, Noravank Monastery.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in Russian, English.
What fitness level is needed?
It is suitable for all physical fitness levels.
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