Private Tour to Khor Virap, Areni Cave or Winery, Noravank & Tatev monastery

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Stop At: Khor Virap, Highway 11 - Near the village of Pokr Vedi Artashat, Lusarat 0612 Armenia

Khor Virap – Armenian monastery, built in 642, translated from Armenian means “deep hole”. Khor Virap is one of the shrines of the Armenian Apostolic Church, a place of pilgrimage. The most interesting fact of this monastery is the fact that it was built on the site of the royal prison, where Gregory the Illuminator was previously imprisoned – the patron saint and the first official head of the Armenian Apostolic Church by the Armenian king for 13 years. From the territory of the monastery there is an unusual view of the biblical mountain Ararat.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Areni Wine Factory, Areni Armenia

Areni is the birthplace of winemaking. Viticulture on the territory of Armenia originated many years before our era. In Armenia, grows a lot of wild vineyard, and a large number of local varieties of grapes. And here there is the oldest winery of Armenia, where you can taste the most delicious wine from the best varieties of grapes.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: T'rchuneri (Bird) Cave, Highway At the Entrance To Noravank Canyon, Areni 3604 Armenia

Areni Cave or Bird Cave is located near the tributary of the Arpa River Gnishik: at 30 m height. It is situated in the rock and comprises a range of spaces, hewn in the rock, linked with narrow aisles. The location of the cave allows everybody to visit it even during the holidays in Armenia. Since 2007 archaeological researches have been held there. As a result, materials dating back to 4200-3500 BC were found: crockery, plant residues, apricot and grape kernels, knitted of reed, pieces of cloth, women jewelry and so on. Several years ago a place, equipped for wine production was found in Bird Cave. This most ancient winery in the world has 5000-5500year history. During the archaeological excavations the oldest shoe in the world was found which was filled with grass to keep the form of the shoe. The laboratory studies showed that the shoe has history of 5637-5387 years.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Noravank Monastery, NoravankMonastery Road Amaghu Valley, Areni 3604 Armenia

Monastery Noravank is among the wonderful steep red rocks on the ledge of a meandering gorge. It was founded in the XII century on the site of ancient buildings. Complex Noravank, thanks to the magnificent creations of medieval architects and its location on the background of a beautiful landscape, leaves an indelible impression. It is one of the majestic monuments of the Armenian medieval architecture.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Wings of Tatev | Tatever, H45, Tatev 3218, Armenia

Wings of Tatev is the aerial tramway to the natural and historic treasures of Syunik.

Wings of Tatev is:

The shortest, most picturesque and impressive route to Tatev Monastery;
The longest reversible cableway in the world (5752 m), recorded in the Guinness Book of Records.
Winner of world's leading cable car award as per World travel award 2021
Twelve minutes of unforgettable flight above the ravine of the fierce Vorotan River;
Celestial highway at the altitude of 320 m;
Cutting-edge engineering solutions by Austrian-Swiss Doppelmayr/ Garaventa Group.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Tatev Monastery, Highway 45, Tatev 3218 Armenia

Monastery Tatev is the pearl of the Armenian architecture of the Middle Ages. It is located in South Armenia in the center of the Syunik province, 315 km from Yerevan and 30 km from the city of Goris, on the right bank of the Vorotan River, near the village of Tatev with the same name. The monastery was erected in the 9th – 13th centuries and consecrated in honor of St. Eustathius, a disciple of the Apostle Thaddeus, who, like his teacher, preached Christianity and was martyred for a new faith.

Duration: 1 hour



Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Infant seats available"
"Service animals allowed"
"Most travelers can participate"
"Infant meals not included"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Duration: 14 Hours
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
We will organize the pick-up from your hotel, hostel, apartment.

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

• Guide service (optional)
• Bottled water
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• All taxes and handling charges
• Entrance fee of Areni winery
• Private transportation
• Air-conditioned vehicle
• Entry/Admission - Areni Wine Factory

Not Included

• Lunch
• Ticket of "Wings of Tatev" ropeway and Birds' cave

Facilities