9-Hour Armenia Tour to Khor Virap and Noravank with Areni Wine

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Amazing views of Mount Ararat from Khor Virap Monastery
• 02 Explore the Areni Cave, known as Bird's Cave
• 03 Visit Noravank Monastery among the stunning brick-red cliffs of Gnishik Canyon
• 04 Taste Areni wine made from one of the world's oldest grape varieties
• 05 Enjoy a full Armenian local lunch with traditional cuisine

Visit some of Armenia's most popular sights on this full-day tour from Yerevan, including Khor Virap Monastery with its amazing views of Mount Ararat, the Areni Cave, and Noravank Monastery in its picturesque valley. Stroll through the Hin Areni winery to taste locally produced wines, and enjoy authentic Armenian cuisine at a restaurant along the way.

Make your first stop at Khor Virap Monastery, located about an hour's drive from Yerevan.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Yerevan, Khor Virap, Areni, Noravank

Languages English, Russian

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Khor Virap, Areni Cave, Noravank and Hin Areni Winery

• Make your first stop at Khor Virap Monastery, located about an hour's drive from Yerevan. The monastery offers an amazing view of Armenia's defining symbol - the majestic Ararat.
• Continue to Areni Cave (Bird's Cave) with your Armenia tour guide. The cave also contains evidence of elaborate burial rituals and agricultural practices.
• Explore Noravank, one of the gems of medieval Armenian architecture, nestled high among the stunning brick-red cliffs at the end of the Gnishik Canyon. Here, you will see the only depiction of God the Father in Armenia, which is just as astonishing as the face of Jesus Christ that appeared on the dome of the church's narthex.
• Savour and even purchase Armenia's renowned Areni wine, made from the oldest grape variety in the world. The wine is available in several wineries in the town of Areni itself, where you will stop before finishing the trip. Also, taste some of the most famous dishes of traditional Armenian cuisine.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• New and comfortable vehicles with WiFi onboard
• English-speaking Armenia tour guide
• Delicious full Armenian local lunch (starters, salads, main course, soft drinks)
• Refreshments during the tour (bottle of water, local sweet 'Gatta')
• Hin Areni winery entrance fee

What's Not Included

• Accommodation

Know before you go

• The starting point is located in the city center near Cascade Complex.

• The tour operates on Monday, Thursday, and Saturday.

• Hotel pickup from centrally located hotels is available upon request.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Cascade Complex, Tamanyan Street, Yerevan, Armenia

Tour start

H11 , near the village of, Pokr Vedi 0612, Armenia

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.