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Armenia Highlights: Khor Virap & Noravank Tour
4.9
677 Ratings
Yerevan
Embark on a group tour to discover the captivating attractions of Armenia, including Khor Virap monastery and Noravank complex. Indulge in a delightful wine tasting experience in Areni.
Embark on a group tour to discover the captivating attractions of Armenia, including Khor Virap monastery and Noravank complex. Indulge in a delightful wine tasting experience in Areni.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Hyur Service - starting and ending point
- Khor Virap - Khor Virap is renowned as Armenia’s most significant pilgrimage site, closely linked to the adoption of Christianity. Christianity became the state religion in Armenia in 301, thanks to the efforts of Saint Gregory The Illuminator. Before converting King Trdat III to Christianity, he was…
- Hyur Service - starting and ending point
- Khor Virap - Khor Virap is renowned as Armenia’s most significant pilgrimage site, closely linked to the adoption of Christianity. Christianity became the state religion in Armenia in 301, thanks to the efforts of Saint Gregory The Illuminator. Before converting King Trdat III to Christianity, he was imprisoned in a dungeon, over which the Khor Virap monastery church was constructed in the 17th century. Visitors can enjoy breathtaking views of the Biblical Mount Ararat from the monastery.
- Noravank Monastery - Traveling along a narrow road flanked by rocky cliffs with numerous caves, one encounters a harmonious blend of architecture and nature. The monastery, adorned with exquisite architectural designs and lavish decorations, stands as a prime example of 13th-century Armenian architecture. Noravank includes the churches of St. Karapet, St. Gregory The Illuminator, and the two-story St. Astvatsatsin (Holy Mother of God) church, noted for its exceptional construction and sculptural artistry.
- Hin Areni Winery - Vayots Dzor, particularly the village of Areni, has been the heart of Armenian winemaking for thousands of years. The “Hin Areni” wine factory introduces the world to this region’s historic and native Armenian grape varieties. At the winery, traditional winemaking practices are seamlessly integrated with cutting-edge modern technology. The “Hin Areni” wine factory can process over 250 tonnes of grapes.
- T’rchuneri (Bird) Cave - Research has uncovered metal knives, fruit seeds, grain remnants, rope, dishes, clothing, dried grapes, and plums in the cave, dating back to 4200-3500 BC. The world’s oldest leather shoe, over 5500 years old, was discovered here. Additionally, the area yielded the world’s oldest women’s skirt (3900 BC) and the first known winery.
What's Included
- Wine tasting
- Air-conditioned vehicles
- Professional guide: ENG + RUS consecutively
- WiFi in the vehicles
- Bottled water & pastries
- Admission tickets
- Wine tasting
- Air-conditioned vehicles
- Professional guide: ENG + RUS consecutively
- WiFi in the vehicles
- Bottled water & pastries
- Admission tickets
What's Not Included
- Lunch price (3900 - 4900AMD = 10-13 USD)
- Hotel pick-up & drop-off
- Birds’ cave visit from Dec 26 till Jan 7
- Lunch price (3900 - 4900AMD = 10-13 USD)
- Hotel pick-up & drop-off
- Birds’ cave visit from Dec 26 till Jan 7
Additional Information
Join this group tour to discover the incredible attractions of Armenia! Begin with a visit to the Khor Virap monastery, an ideal spot for capturing breathtaking views of the Biblical Ararat mountain. Then, explore the Noravank monastery complex, renowned for its unique architecture, as it houses the only two-storied monastery in Armenia, the Church of…
Join this group tour to discover the incredible attractions of Armenia! Begin with a visit to the Khor Virap monastery, an ideal spot for capturing breathtaking views of the Biblical Ararat mountain. Then, explore the Noravank monastery complex, renowned for its unique architecture, as it houses the only two-storied monastery in Armenia, the Church of Holy Mother of God. Continue to Areni, one of Armenia’s oldest settlements, now celebrated for its wines. Enjoy a delightful lunch and wine tasting experience.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- The duration is approximate
- Seats will not be known in advance
Location
Hyur Service (Head Office)
Nalbandyan poxoc
on the left hand, little bit down from Nalbandyan and Tumanyan corner
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(677 Ratings)
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441elenin
Apr 17, 2026
Khor Virap, Areni winery and bird caves tour! - We had an amazing time, it was a tour full of colors, beautiful scenery and sacred emotions. Our driver Ashod and tour guide Karen were excellent. A lot of information was given, he even recited us a poem and chanted us a psalm!!
The food was delicious and the wine tasting was expressive…
It’s a tour worth doing it if you have time…
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Ragut27
Apr 13, 2026
Best Tour Guide - I have visited many countries in the world, and in every country I go to, I often do local excursions.
Yesterday, I did this excursion, and I noticed the tour guide Samuel and the coach driver Lavon are extremely friendly and helpful. I really felt both of them were doing their best to make the participants feel happy and comfortable.
Samuel is very knowledgeable and explains everything in detail.
Overall, I noticed this company provided excellent service from the start of my booking until the end of the tour.
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X4939xageorges
Apr 13, 2026
Group Trip to multiple Armenian landmarks - Had an amazing trip thanks to Samvel and Levon!
Samvel was an incredibly knowledgeable and passionate guide who made every place come alive with stories, while Levon ensured a smooth, comfortable, and safe ride throughout. Both were professional and friendly. Highly recommended!
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Pierfrancescod891
Apr 13, 2026
Armenian landscapes - Exceptional experience! The driver, Levin, drove very carefully across mountain Armenian roads in a rainy and snowy spring day. Honourable mention for our guide, Sam. He was absolutely clear with his English explanations, he knows everything about Armenian history and culture. They were also very kind, providing us umbrellas, water and a snack.
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Carmenrh3839di
Apr 11, 2026
Excellent guide and driver - Sam He was an excellent guide, close person and very attentive to the needs of each one. Aro, the driver, very professional. Small family group who made the visit very pleasant
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K5976pwmartinab
Apr 10, 2026
1 day tour € 20,00 - Very nice and well organized tour.
The guide Sam is very prepared and attentive to all needs.
Aro excellent driver and patient
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Elvirarn9703ph
Apr 10, 2026
Nice day in Armenia - Very profesional guide Sam and driver Aro
I strongly recommend them
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Eleonoragc8498rn
Apr 10, 2026
A guarantee - Everything perfect, Sam the very kind and helpful guide has granted our every request. Recommended
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Dreamer11745976984
Apr 10, 2026
Recommended - Reliable and friendly.
Recommended
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Adinas772
Apr 3, 2026
Wonderful 1 day trip from Yerevan - We had a wonderful time visiting a few of the sights Armenia has to offer. The tour was well organized, stops planned very well. Arpi, our tour guide was great. She gave a lot of great information and stories about each place we visited as well as a history of Armenia on the way.
Would highly recommend the tour.
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