As part of this tour, we will visit the monastery complex of Khor Virap, where the first Catholicos of All Armenians, St. Gregory the Illuminator, was imprisoned for 13 years for preaching Christianity. Then we will go to Vayots Dzor, get acquainted with the history of the Noravank Monastery, which is considered a masterpiece of Armenian architecture, and admire the wonderful landscapes of our highlands. Visit to thehouse-museum of Paruyr Sevakoptional.
Continuing our journey, we will reach the city of Jermuk, which is rich in resorts. In the Jermuk Mineral Water Gallery we will have the opportunity to try mineral water of different temperatures. On the way back we will make a stop at the Areni winery, where we will taste different types of wine.
Languages of the tour
- Russian
Route
- Khor Virap monastery complex
- Noravank Monastery
- house-museum of Paruyr Sevak (optional)
- Jermuk
- Areni winery
Information
Gathering place: Yerevan State Conservatory named after Komitas (Sayat-Nova, 1a).
You must arrive at the site at least 20 minutes before the start of the excursion
The cost of the excursion includes:
- guide services
- transportation
- tasting wine
The cost of the tour does not include:
- entrance fee to the house-museum of Paruyr Sevak — 500 drams (about $1.5)
Order cancellation conditions:
If a tourist cancels an excursion in less than 3 days – penalty 100%
Attractions
Noravank is an Armenian monastery complex built in the XIII-XIV, 122 km from Yerevan, on the ledge of a narrow winding gorge of a tributary of the Arpa River near the village of Areni. The gorge is famous for the steep red rocks that rise behind the monastery, on the territory of which there is a two-story church of St. Astvatsatsin with narrow cantilever staircases.
Khor Virap is an ancient Armenian monastery located near the state border of Armenia, near the city of Artashat. The monastery is known for its location at the foot of the biblical Mount Ararat, where, according to legend, Noah ended up on the ark after the Flood.
Areni Winery is one of the main attractions in Armenia for connoisseurs of fine wines. This is a two-story stone building with an extension, where there is a cellar with ready-made wines in bottles, huge barrels, a small factory, as well as a cafe, a souvenir shop, and of course a tasting room.