Armenia · Religious & Spiritual

9-Hour Khor Virap and Noravank Tour with Areni Wine Tasting

9 Hours Round trip from 3604 Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Witness the best view of Mt Ararat from Khor Virap Monastery
02 Visit Khor Virap, where Gregory the Illuminator was imprisoned for 13 years
03 Explore the 13th-century Armenian monastery of Noravank
04 Enjoy authentic Armenian wine tasting in Areni village

Witness the best view of Mt Ararat from Khor Virap Monastery on this 9-hour tour from Yerevan. Visit the famous ancient sites of Khor Virap and Noravank Monastery, and discover the marvellous beauty of Armenia's religious heritage. The experience also includes authentic Armenian wine tasting in Areni.

Trace this monastery and pilgrimage site, where Gregory the Illuminator was imprisoned for 13 years.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Yerevan, Khor Virap, Areni, Noravank

Languages English, Russian

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Khor Virap, Noravank and Areni Wine Tasting

Pick up from your hotel by the tour guide.
Start the trip to Khor Virap, located in the Ararat Valley, with your Armenian tour guide.
Trace this monastery and pilgrimage site, where Gregory the Illuminator was imprisoned for 13 years.
Proceed to visit Noravank Monastery, a 13th-century Armenian monastery located 122 km away from Yerevan.
Dine in one of the traditional restaurants and taste Armenian national food.
Taste authentic Armenian wine in Areni on the way back to the capital city.
Arrive at your hotel.