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Khor Virap & Noravank tour

Description

A tour to Khor Virap and Noravank is one of the most interesting day trips from Yerevan.

One day brings together several different sides of Armenia — Mount Ararat, ancient monasteries, the red cliffs of Vayots Dzor and Armenian wine. The journey begins at Khor Virap, offering one of the country’s most famous views of Mount Ararat and closely connected with the story of Gregory the Illuminator.

The route then continues into Vayots Dzor, with a visit to Areni-1 Cave, an important archaeological site where evidence of early winemaking has been discovered. From there, the journey continues to Noravank Monastery, dramatically set among steep red cliffs.

The day can be completed with lunch and a visit to one of the region’s wineries for a tasting of Armenian wines.

A tour to Noravank combines history, mountain landscapes, local cuisine and Armenia’s winemaking traditions in a single day.

Program

Khor Virap – Noravank – Areni

  • Morning departure from Yerevan.
  • Visit to Khor Virap Monastery, closely associated with Gregory the Illuminator and Armenia’s adoption of Christianity. On clear days, the monastery offers one of the most impressive views of Mount Ararat.
  • Continue through the landscapes of Vayots Dzor to Noravank Monastery, surrounded by dramatic red cliffs.
  • Departure towards Areni.
  • Lunch at a local restaurant or winery, depending on the selected rate.
  • Visit to Areni-1 Cave, an important archaeological site known for discoveries connected with early winemaking and ancient human settlement.
  • Return to Yerevan.

Tour price for person:

Persons Economy Rate Standart Rate Premium Rate
2 pers. 45 000 AMD
117$
59 000 AMD
153$ 
67 000 AMD
174$
3 pers. 34 000 AMD
88$
46 000 AMD
119$ 
52 000 AMD
135$
4 – 5 pers. 26 000 AMD
67$
40 000  AMD
104$
48 000 AMD
125$
6 – 9 pers. 23 000 AMD
60$
36 000 AMD
93$ 
45 000 AMD
117$ 
10 – 12 pers. 18 000 AMD
47$
32 000 AMD
83$ 
40 000 AMD
104$
13 – 15 pers. 15 000 AMD
39$
28 000 AMD
73$ 
37 00 AMD
96$ 

* Depending on the exchange rate, the cost of the tour in dollars may change. The price is indicated at the exchange rate on 20.11.2024. rates: USD = 385,


ECONOMY RATE
— lunch and winery not included

STANDARD RATE — lunch and tasting at Momik wines or Stepanyan’s garden included
PREMIUM RATE — lunch and tasting at Old Bridge winery included


The tour price includes:

  • Comfortable transport with a driver for the entire route
  • Guide services
  • Entrance tickets to the indicated museums and cultural centers
  • Lunch (Standard and Premium rates)
  • Winery visit and wine tasting (Standard and Premium rates)
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