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Khor Virap-Areni Winery-Noravank
1 day
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Stop At: Khor Virap, Artashat, Lusarat Armenia
Khor Virap, located at the foot of Mount Ararat, near the border with Turkey. It is a place of pilgrimage, which is associated with the legend of Grigor Lusavorich (Grigor the Illuminator). According to church tradition, Grigor was imprisoned by the order of Tsar Trdat III, convicted of practicing Christianity and spending 13 years in it. Those who wish can descend into the dungeon, which has a depth of 6 m and a diameter of 4.4 m. Right in front of you the symbol of Armenia, Mount Ararat, will appear before you from the closest distance and in all its glory.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Noravank Monastery, Areni Armenia
Further we will continue our journey to the village of Vayots Dzor region - Areni. Next we will go to the monastery complex Noravank, built in the XIII-XIV centuries. The complex is located on the ledge of a narrow winding gorge of a tributary of the river Arpa. The gorge is famous for the sheer red rocks towering behind the monastery. Return to Yerevan.
Duration: 2 hours
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Khor Virap, Artashat, Lusarat Armenia
Khor Virap, located at the foot of Mount Ararat, near the border with Turkey. It is a place of pilgrimage, which is associated with the legend of Grigor Lusavorich (Grigor the Illuminator). According to church tradition, Grigor was imprisoned by the order of Tsar Trdat III, convicted of practicing Christianity and spending 13 years in it. Those who wish can descend into the dungeon, which has a depth of 6 m and a diameter of 4.4 m. Right in front of you the symbol of Armenia, Mount Ararat, will appear before you from the closest distance and in all its glory.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Noravank Monastery, Areni Armenia
Further we will continue our journey to the village of Vayots Dzor region - Areni. Next we will go to the monastery complex Noravank, built in the XIII-XIV centuries. The complex is located on the ledge of a narrow winding gorge of a tributary of the river Arpa. The gorge is famous for the sheer red rocks towering behind the monastery. Return to Yerevan.
Duration: 2 hours
Included
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Private transportation
- Fuel surcharge
- Parking Fees
Not included
- Gratuities
- Lunch
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
75%
Sport
55%
Cultural
40%
Adrenaline
30%
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