Khor Virap, Noravank & Birds' Cave Day Trip with Wine Tasting
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The tour begins at Khor Virap Monastery – with the most breathtaking views of the Biblical Mt. Ararat.
This trip continues to the Wine Region of Armenia. Birds or Areni 1 cave is known for the discovery of evidence of several elaborative burial rituals and agricultural practices. The most exciting things uncovered from this cave are the oldest pair of leather shoes, almost 5500 years old and the winery of about 6100 years of age - oldest known winery in the world.
Noravank Monastery is a unique medieval Armenian architectural gem with a two-storied main church. The monastery is surrounded by high cliffs and deep valleys of red and orange volcanic materials.
Lastly, a stop at Areni village, the center of Armenian winemaking to taste some of the best home-made wines. Don't miss the chance to try wine in the place where it was first created!
Thông tin khác
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
For security reasons the trip might be modified or cancelled in case of bad weather conditions.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Khor Virap
Although there are various historical landmarks in Armenia, the oldest and most well-known is probably the Biblical Mount Ararat. This is why our tour promises a spectacular view from the closest spot possible. Khor Virap monastery is located about an hour’s drive away from the capital Yerevan, and offers an amazing view of Armenia’s defining symbol – the majestic Ararat. “Khor Virap” translates as “deep dungeon”, and was built of the place of the former royal prison, located on the historical site of Artashat. It was this prison in which they kept Gregory the Illuminator, the first Armenian Catholicos, for a whole 13 years. Therefore, it comes as no surprise that this place is one of the most sacred spots for Armenians around the world. Likewise, it’s also the closest point to the Mount Ararat from Armenia; very often this spot becomes the number 1 reason to visit our country!
Noravank Monastery
Another place that can’t be missed is Noravank. It is one of the gems of medieval Armenian architecture, nestled high among the stunning brick-red cliffs in the end of the Gnishik Canyon. Here you will see the one and 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. Built by Orbelian noblemen, it stands out among our churches as the sepulcher of this noble family, making it unique since it was absolutely prohibited to bury people inside a church since the 5th century.
Bao gồm
WiFi on board
Professional and friendly guide
Wine Tasting
Air-conditioned vehicle
Local sweets and Bottled Water
Entrance Tickets
Lunch ( 6€ - 14€ per person)
Tùy chọn
Day Trip
Group tour
Đánh giá
314 đánh giá
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Amazing Tour and a Great Experience
Aswin S,,21 thg 12, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00I went on this group tour on the 30th of November 2025. It was a wonderful experience and absolutely worth the money paid. Operator: The tour operator - Yerani Travel was clear and prompt with their communication about the tour and pickup location. The pickup point was a central location very easy to navigate to. It was a group tour in a shared mini-van which had comfortable seating and a nice driver. Activity: All the stops were amazing. we stopped at Khor Virap Monastery, Noravank Monastery, Areni Cave, and also went on an elaborate wine tasting with proper details and explanations. The activities were exactly as given in the tour description. We also had lunch at a beautiful restaurant, but I personally felt the food wasn't that great for the price we paid and the menu was fixed to 4 types of meals. However the the arrangements were systematic and smooth. Our guide distributed the menu right after our first stop, and we placed our food orders well in advance. So the lunch arrangements were smooth with no confusions or delays. Now, the main highlight of the tour was our guide Nare. This tour wouldn't have been 100% great without her. She was AMAZING. She organised and managed everything smoothly and efficiently. She gave details explanations about everything and carefully answered all our questions and queries and confusions. She also told us a lot of stories, historical details, facts and figures. Her story telling skill is exceptional. You would feel the stories and historical facts in your head and heart. He management style is amazing. Not even a single trouble or problem anywhere in the tour. We didn't even notice the long drive or tiredness as all of us were engaged with her story telling and narrations. She is a real asset to the company. I would 101% recommend this tour to any body anyday. Thank you Yerani Travel.
Great experience!
fabrimarras,,8 thg 12, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00Very well organized tour: from the start to the last stop the guide gave us a lot of information about the history of Armenia and the attractions we will have visited, both in English and Russian. The time reserved for sightseeing was adequate, quiet and comfortable travel, I felt welcome and with attentive and punctual service. Recommended!
An enjoyable day trip from Yerevan
matuka96,,16 thg 11, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00Overall, an enjoyable day trip from Yerevan. Both Khor Virap and Noravank is mesmerising. I wish weather conditions have allowed us to see Ararat on our way as well. Armen was a great driver, while Anastasia, our guide shared the essential information we needed to know about the sites. I think we have spent more or less enough time at each sites. I wish we had more options for Armenian cuisine at lunch (but I greatly enjoyed the lake-side setting of the restaurant). I highly recommend to take this trip and tour company.
Great day trip! Loved Nectar and her humour
markchuacm,,13 thg 11, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience with Nectar. She was very warm and knowledgeable, injecting a lot of humour and personality into her explanations. The admission fee charged was reasonable for the value we got. Day trip was good enough for the exploration.
Trip to Noravank, cave and wine tasting
181catid,,3 thg 11, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00Our guid and our chauffeur were very nice. I fully recommend Anastasia and Edgar, she told us a lot of details about the places we were visiting, and he is a very good driver. The tour was very nice, and the information was very on point. Anastasia answered us to all the questions we had.
Highly recommended
Alexandros T,,30 thg 10, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00Gerani travel was once more professional in every aspect especially thetourguidethat spoke excellent English and was very knowledgeable which made the tour a joy. The chosen restaurant was in a picturesque placeon thebanks of a river and themenu tastefull. In a nutshell everything went smoothly and met the expectations fully.
Nice trip
tomaskJ1174YK,,28 thg 10, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00A well-organized trip. The guide provides interesting information. Everything matches the trip description. A well-chosen stop for lunch. We were very satisfied.
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Lyn S,,27 thg 10, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Viator
4.00Great experience other than the set menu lunch - half of our group of 13 had to go without lunch as it was a set 3 course meal - all we wanted was a light meal like soup not an expensive sit in the middle of the day.m Would be nice to be warned to bring snacks. I travel the world and have never had this happen before.
An interesting and varied trip
genie161168,,27 thg 10, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00An interesting and varied trip. Beyond the usual churches, we also visited a cave excavation, a winery and tasted wine. The trip was well organised, punctual, the driver and guide were very nice.
Wonders of Noravank and Areni
744cristianos,,24 thg 10, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00Nice experience, well organized with a little tight schedule, but allowed us to visit all the attractions provided. Notavank Monastery is a real gem, alone worth the whole trip. Special mention for our guide Ani: nice, energetic and engaging. Super recommended!
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