Khor – Virab – Areni winery – Noravank monastery


Tour Duration	6-7 hours
Season	All year round
Tour type	Daily excursions

Khor – Virab – Areni winery – Noravank monastery – Jermuk

Visit Khor Virap Monastery. To this day you can visit the underground chamber where St. Gregory the Illuminator, the first Armenia’s Patriarch, was imprisoned for 13 years before curing King Trdat III of a disease. This caused the conversion of the king and Armenia into the first officially Christian nation in the world in the year 301. Its location, near the closest point to Mount Ararat within Armenian borders, offers a spectacular view of the mountain, the national symbol of Armenia. Then we will drive to Areni Winery, degustation and presentation of local wine. Areni Winery, degustation and presentation of local wine. Areni grapes have been made into wine since historical time. In fact, this region finds its mention in the bible where it is mentioned that winemaking dates back to the time when forefather Noah planted a grape along the slopes of Mount Ararat. This dark skinned grape is known for its ability to make a full bodied red wine.

Proceed to Noravank Monastery (13-14th centuries), an architectural gemstone nestled among brick-red cliffs, just above a deep gorge. Visit Jermuk and see the amazing Waterfall of Jermuk called “Mermaid’s hair”.

What to expect

Comfortable transfer

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Local Guide

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Entrance tickets

Entrance tickets included in price of the tour

Water

A bottle of spring water included.

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Things to know

The cost of the tour will depend on the number of people as well as the season, and both group tours and individual tours are available.
In the program of the first and last days of the tour, changes may take places, based on the time of arrival and departure.
Upon request, we can make any changes to the proposed program and we shall do our best to meet all your preferences, requirements and demands