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Full-Day Tour To Khor Virap, Noravank, Areni -Tatev & Khndzoresk
  • Tour Category

    Group Tour

  • Tour Types

    Nature, Architecture, Culture

  • Duration

    1 Day

  • Activity Level

    Medium

  • Language

    English, French, German, Persian, Russian, Spanish

Description

Sign up for this fascinating tour to Armenia and admire ancient historical monuments and natural beauties, starting from Khor Virap Monastery. Visit the medieval monastic complex, Noravank, explore the Areni village and pay your respects at the famous Tatev Monastery. Also, walk on the swinging bridge and marvel at the stunning views of Shaki Waterfall.

Highlights
  • Pay your respects at Khor Virap Monastery
  • See the medieval monastic complex, Noravank
  • Visit Areni village, Areni winery and degustate famous Armenian wine types
  • Marvel at the majestic  Tatev monastic complex with the longest zip line
  • Take a stroll on the swinging bridge in Khndzoresk 
  • Admire the views of Shaki Waterfall
  • Khor Virap Pilgrimage Tour expand_more
    • Connect with your tour guide at the meeting point to start the program. 
    • Begin by visiting the Khor Virap Pilgrimage and sacred sanctuary. Khor Virap Monastery is located near the village of Pokr Vedi, on the left side of the Araks River, on the site of the citadel of the historic city of Artashat. According to IV century historian Agatangeghos, Gregory the Illuminator, the preacher of Christianity, persecuted by Trdat III the Great, endured his sufferings for 14 years in this citadel.
    • Continue to Noravank, the famous medieval monastic complex. Noravank is located in the province of Vayots Dzor (now in the Vayots Dzor region) of the Syunik province of Greater Armenia. The political role of this province in Armenian history increases significantly in the 13-14th centuries. In Syunik, during the Orbelian period, architecture, art and science flourished.
    • Next, head to Areni, one of the old and famous villages of Vayots Dzor, a road junction, a military point closing the gorge entering Vayots Dzor from the Sharur valley. Winemaking is developed here.
    • After that, proceed to Tatev Monastery, a medieval monastic complex in Armenia with the longest zip line. It is located in the south of Tatev village of Syunik region, on the right bank of the Vorotan River. According to legend, the monastery was named after Eustatius, a disciple of the apostle Thaddeus.
    • Later, go to Khndzoresk, one of the most mysterious and impressive places in Armenia, because by visiting this place, you can see how the ancestors of Armenians lived.
    • Lastly, sightsee Shaki waterfall in the Syunik region of Armenia.

    Tour ends.

What's Included
  • Transport service
  • English-speaking Armenian tour guide service 
  • Drinking water in the car
What's Excluded
  • Overnight fee in Goris hotel
  • Breakfast, dinner fees
What to bring
  • Clothes
  • Comfortable shoes
  • Hat
  • Sunglasses
Know before you go
  • Please, do not forget to take some warm clothes.
Meeting Point

Marriott Hotel Yerevan, Amiryan Street, Yerevan, Armenia

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
The group size and price
1 To 3USD 485 Per Group
4 To 7USD 530 Per Group
8 To 18USD 630 Per Group

This is a group tour

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USD 485 / group