See the famous monasteries of Ararat Valley on this 14-hour tour
Highlights
Yerevan, Goris, Areni
religious, cultural, historical
Group Tour
14 Hours
Easy
Arabic, English, German, Russian
Languages
Arabic, English, German, Russian
Description
WItness the religious and artistic countryside of Armenia as you see the intricate murals and carvings at famous monasteries such as Khor Virap. Get a chance for a thrilling ride in a cable car on the longest ropeway in the world and gaze at the awe-inspiring views. Visit the monastery of Tatev which is a spiritual and educational center in Armenia.
Itinerary
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Ararat Valley - Khor Virap - Tatev
Drive through the pretty Ararat Valley to the 4th-century monastery Khor Virap, where you will enjoy the view of Mt. Ararat. There are lots of places where you can enjoy the view, and each of them is unique. Ararat is the mountain, which will let you feel where your ancestors come from. “Khor Virap” means “deep dungeon”. There was a royal prison in the 4th century where the first Armenian Catolicos Gregory, the Illuminator, was detained.
Continue your tour to Noravank monastery for its intricate carvings. Here, you will find the only depiction of God. You can also notice the face of Jesus Christ that appeared on the dome of the narthex.
Reach the monastery of Tatev, an educational and spiritual center by cable car.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Know Before You Go
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
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