Armenia · Religious & Spiritual

4-Hour Khor Virap and Tushpa Winery Tour with Wine Tasting

4 Hours Round trip from Khor Virap Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Witness Khor Virap Monastery with breathtaking views of Mount Ararat
02 Explore the royal dungeon where Gregory the Illuminator was held for 13 years
03 Enjoy wine tasting at Tushpa, one of Armenia's oldest private wineries
04 Experience wines from the Ararat Valley that were served to Pope Francis

Discover the sacred Khor Virap Monastery near Armenia's capital, where breathtaking views of Mount Ararat meet one of the most important spiritual sites in Armenian history. Explore the deep royal dungeon where Gregory the Illuminator was held for 13 years before Armenia adopted Christianity as its state religion. Then continue to Tushpa Winery in the Ararat Valley, one of Armenia's oldest private wineries, where ancient family traditions and local grapes come together in celebrated wines once served to Pope Francis.

Discover the sacred Khor Virap Monastery near Armenia's capital, where breathtaking views of Mount Ararat meet one of the most important spiritual sites in Armenian history.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Khor Virap

Languages English, Russian

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Khor Virap Monastery and Mount Ararat Views

You will be picked up from your hotel by the tour guide.
Armenia is famous for many sights, but one place is truly unique and resonates in the soul of every Armenian. Khor Virap Monastery is located near the capital and offers a fascinating view of the biblical Mount Ararat. "Khor Virap" translates as "deep dungeon".
The monastery was built on the site of the former royal dungeon, where Gregory the Illuminator, the first Catholicos of Armenia, was held for 13 years.
It is therefore unsurprising that this is one of the most sacred places for Armenians worldwide. After admiring the views and taking many great photos, we will head to the winery.

Day 02

Tushpa Winery Experience in the Ararat Valley

Tushpa is one of the oldest private wineries, and its wines have been known since the 1990s. They combine Armenian grapes and passionate winemaking in one of the most ancient terroirs in the world, the Ararat Valley.
The winery is located right next to the vineyard. The traditions of making wine and cognac originate from Van, where the factory owner's ancestors came from. Serving wine from its production to Pope Francis was a great honour for the Tushpa company.
After the tour is complete, you will be dropped off back at your hotel.