Group tour: Khor Virap, Noravank, Areni Winery and Cave

Description

Highlights

• Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
• Day Trips
• Archaeology Tours
• Food & Drink
• Full-day Tours
• Private and Luxury
• Weather Dependent - Weather-Proof
• Wine Tours
• Walking Tours
• Historical Tours

What makes this experience special

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   starting and ending point

   Admission included
2. 2

   Khor Virap is the most famous pilgrimage site in Armenia, as it is directly connected with the adoption of Christianity. As a state religion, Christianity in Armenia was adopted in 301 due to endeavors of Saint Gregory The Illuminator, who, before converting King Trdat The 3rd to Christianity, was imprisoned in the dungeon, over which a church of Khor Virap monastery was built in the 17th century. From the monastery one can admire the stunning view of the Biblical Mount Ararat.

   Admission included
3. 3

   Passing a narrow road, surrounded by rocks of hundred caves, one discovers a scene of harmony of architecture with nature. The monastery, enshrined with fine architectural solutions and luxurious embellishments, is one of the brightest examples of Armenian architecture of the 13th century. Noravank consists of St. Karapet, St. Gregory The Illuminator churches and St. Astvatsatsin (Holy Mother of God) two-storey church, which is notable for its ideal constructive and sculptural work.

   Admission included
4. 4

   Vayots Dzor and Areni village in particular has been the cradle of Armenian winemaking for millennia. "Hin Areni" wine factory opens up the doors of this region to the world to showcase the historic and indigenous Armenian grape varietals. At the winery the historic traditions of winemaking are well combined with state-of-the-art modern equipment. "Hin Areni" wine factory has the capacity to process over 250 tonnes of grapes.

   Admission included
5. 5

   As a result of studies, metal knives, fruit seeds, grain residues, rope, dishes, clothing, dried grapes and plums, dated to 4200-3500 BC, were found in the cave. The oldest leather shoe of the world was found right here. It is more than 5500 years old. Also, in the same area, there were found world’s oldest women’s skirt (3900 BC), as well as the first winery in the whole world.

   Admission included

Meeting point

Useful information

Cancellation policy

• More than 1 day before100% refund
• Between 0 and 1 days before0% refund

Prices by age band

• Neonato0-2 anni
• Bambino3-7 anni
  €21
• Adulto8-80 anni
  €41

Review distribution

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Available options

• Holiday option

  master class included

• Group Tour: Khor Virap, Noravank, Hin Areni (wine tasting), ancient "Birds-Cave"