Khor Virap, Noravank Red Rocks & Local Wine
- 7–8 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Mobile ticket
Highlights
Why This Tour? This is not just a sightseeing trip; it is a journey through the very foundations of Armenian identity. You won't just see Mount Ararat; you will stand where generations have gazed upon their sacred symbol. You won't just visit a cave; you will walk where prehistoric people crushed grapes 6,000 years ago. You won't just taste wine; you will drink from a tradition older than history itself. And you won't just admire a monastery; you will discover a masterpiece carved into the earth, where red cliffs meet blue sky. You weave together spirituality, archaeology, and gastronomy to deliver a day that is as deep and layered as the region's famous canyons.
Inclusions
What's included
- Wine tasting at Hin Areni Wine Factory
- Professional English or Russian speaking guide
- Wi-Fi on board
- Bottled water
- Comfortable air-conditioned transportation
What's not
- Personal expenses (souvenirs, extra food/drinks)
- Tips
- Lunch
- Entrance fees to all sites
Itinerary
Departure from Yerevan Pick up from your accommodation. Travel south through the scenic Ararat Plain.
Khor Virap Monastery Visit one of Armenia’s most sacred monasteries and enjoy panoramic views of Mount Ararat.
Areni 1 Cave (Birds’ Cave) Explore the archaeological site where the world’s oldest winery and a 5,500-year-old leather shoe were discovered
Hin Areni Wine Factory Tour the modern winery, learn about traditional winemaking, and enjoy a guided tasting of local wines.
Lunch Stop Enjoy authentic Armenian cuisine at a local restaurant (not included in price)
Noravank Monastery Discover a 13th century monastery surrounded by red cliffs and hear local legends about the architect Momik.
Return to Yerevan Relax on the scenic drive back to Yerevan. Drop-off at your accommodation.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Our main meeting point is in front of the Marriott Hotel at Republic Square, Yerevan. Please arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled start time. Your uniformed Tourbin guide will greet you there to begin the tour.
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 40 travellers
- Operated by
- Tourbin
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Yerevan
- Its from-price is 15% above the median of the 337 day trips we list in Yerevan.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Yerevan
Yerevan is Armenia's pink-stoned capital, a city of wide squares, café terraces and museums, with Mount Ararat standing on its southern skyline.
The city grew around Erebuni, a fortress founded in 782 BC, though most of today's centre was built in the Soviet era from the soft pink and orange tuff that earned Yerevan its nickname, the Pink City. Republic Square is the hub, framed by government buildings and museums. The Cascade, a giant stairway of terraces and sculpture, climbs a hillside, and the Matenadaran holds a famous collection of medieval manuscripts.
Top-ranked sights in Yerevan: Republic Square, Tsaghkadzor Ropeway, Matenadaran (Mesrop Mashtots Institute of Ancient Manuscripts).
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