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Description
Visit this historic monastery located an hour's drive away from the capital, that offers an amazing view of Armenia’s defining symbol, the majestic Ararat. 'Khor Virap' translates to 'deep dungeon'; this monastery was built as the former royal prison in the palace located at Artashat. It is the site where Gregor the Illuminator, the first Armenian Catholic responsible for Christianity's diaspora in Armenia, was incarcerated.
Highlights
- Visit the historic Monastery Khor Virap
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Set out from Yerevan and drive to the Khor Virap Monastery near the Pokr Vedi village.
Explore the monastery with the help of your Yerevan tour guide. Admire the amazing view of Armenia’s defining symbol, the majestic Ararat, from the monastery. Learn about the history of the monastery and the role of Gregor the Illuminator.
After the tour, head back on an hourlong drive to Yerevan where you will be dropped off at your accommodation.
What's Included
Services of a Yerevan tour guide
Comfortable vehicles with air conditioning (1-3 pax: sedan, 4-7 pax: minivan, 8-19 pax: minibus)
Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel
Bottled water provided
Free Wi-Fi onboard
What's Excluded
Air tickets
Accommodation
Lunch
Know before you go
- Free cancellation upto 24 hours before the tour.
Meeting Point
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 3 | USD 32 Per Group |
| 4 To 7 | USD 87 Per Group |
| 8 To 19 | USD 105 Per Group |
This is a private tour | |