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Armenia Highlights: Khor Virap & Noravank Tour
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584 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 location
- Khor Virap - Khor Virap is the most renowned pilgrimage destination in Armenia, 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 location
- Khor Virap - Khor Virap is the most renowned pilgrimage destination in Armenia, 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. From the monastery, visitors can enjoy the breathtaking view of the Biblical Mount Ararat.
- Noravank Monastery - Traveling along a narrow road flanked by rocky cliffs with numerous caves, one encounters a scene where architecture harmonizes with nature. The monastery, adorned with exquisite architectural designs and lavish decorations, stands as one of the finest examples of 13th-century Armenian architecture. Noravank comprises the St. Karapet, St. Gregory The Illuminator churches, 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 this region to the world, showcasing the 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, dating back to 4200-3500 BC, within the cave. The world’s oldest leather shoe, over 5500 years old, was discovered here. Additionally, the area revealed the world’s oldest women’s skirt (3900 BC) and the first winery ever found.
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 a group expedition to discover some of the finest attractions in Armenia! Start with a visit to the Khor Virap Monastery, renowned for its breathtaking views of the Biblical Ararat mountain. Then, tour the Noravank monastery complex, distinct in its design as the Church of the Holy Mother of God is Armenia’s sole two-storied monastery. Proceed to…
Join a group expedition to discover some of the finest attractions in Armenia! Start with a visit to the Khor Virap Monastery, renowned for its breathtaking views of the Biblical Ararat mountain. Then, tour the Noravank monastery complex, distinct in its design as the Church of the Holy Mother of God is Armenia’s sole two-storied monastery. Proceed to Areni, among Armenia’s oldest settlements, now famed for its wine production. Enjoy a lunch paired with a wine tasting.
- 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
4.9
(584 Ratings)
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7m6vmx7s2b
Jun 9, 2025
The best trip - Walking shoes and to check the weather before going. To book the trip with Hyur since the guide Hike is the best
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Dhruvj109
Jun 2, 2025
Amazing day trip. Must visit! - Amazing time at the trip!! Covered a lot of places in detail. Karen was a brilliant guide and Aro’s drive was very smooth! Must recommend!
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Steve_b
May 31, 2025
Well worthwhile trip - Great tour, Arpi was a very good tour guide, extremely knowledgeable and helpful. Spartacus was a very good and helpful driver.
Noravank in particular was a highlight, good lunch. Would definitely recommend.
Note: not really a small group tour as we were in a bus, but this was actually more comfortable than a minivan.
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Amirmehriary
May 26, 2025
Wonderful experience and tour guide! - My second trip in Armenia with Hyur Tour Groups, and I was fortunate to have the amazing Manya as our tour guide again. Another wonderful excursion seeing the most magical places with Manya explaining everything in detail. She has so much knowledge about the historical, cultural, artistic, and spiritual aspects of everything we saw, and delivers the information with lots of enthusiasm and humor.
The only thing I personally I would have liked more would have been to spend more time exploring the gorgeous Noravank monastery instead of the time we spent at the winery touring the facilities (just wasn’t very interesting to me as it’s similar to other wineries I’ve been to, plus it was cold inside and the guide from the winery even seemed bored by what she was telling us). Although the wine tasting itself was nice, and the lunch at the restaurant was great with lots of appetizers to share and reasonably priced for the quality and amount of food. The Noravank complex is quite large with lots of details to ponder and the surrounding nature is so beautiful, so I would recommend having a bit more time there to soak it all in. :)
Overall, wonderful experience thanks to our great tour guide and the beauty of Armenia!
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Osanna-yannis
May 23, 2025
Gorgeous nature, excellent tour agency, great combination !! - Excellent trip, organized with professionalism. Recommend 100% the trip itself and the agency Hyur Service ! Our tour guide Hayk was explaining us every detail during the road trip as well as on the sightseeing places. Special thanks to the best driver Joseph !! We will definitely prefer them for our next trip to Armenia!
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T2534pvsimonc
May 17, 2025
Day trip to Hor Virap Noravank and Areni Winery to Hor Virap Noravank and Areni Winery - The landscape along the way is beautiful, and the sights are also worth seeing, although the cost of the group is a bit more expensive than the cost of selling the group on the street, but past experience tells me the quality of the group in the street is not guaranteed. The tour guide I followed Apri is very professional, speaks fluent English, explains thoroughly and takes good care of the team along the way, the time allocation and control is very suitable, the vehicle is comfortable and clean, the road can take pictures from the window, very satisfied and grateful.
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Culture18117017318
May 12, 2025
Amazing Tour - Great experience visiting Armenia with Huyr Service. The explanations in English were clear (we are French) and the tour was perfectly scheduled. Experienced driver and lovely guide. Would definitely recommend it to any visitor in Armenia.
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Magdiosmanm
May 5, 2025
Day trip - Tour date on Monday the 5th of May
It was my second day tour with Hyur and the fourth in Armenia
Tour guide Mania is knowledgeable and knows how to tell an interesting story!
The company is well organized and the state of their vans and buses is good
Although the prices are slightly more expensive than other tour operators i think they provide a superior service
The only downside was a limited lunch menu
I definitely would recommend
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Travel48249076561
May 12, 2025
An extremely beautiful landscape - The tour with Marina 12th May was great. I enjoyed Khor Virap, the wine degustation in Hin Areni and Goravank monastery.
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Mfar94
May 16, 2025
Wine tasting to be improved - The thing I least liked was the wine tasting. The explainer continued throughout the tasting to make her mark to sell the wines (there is, for goodness sake, but enough is enough), making a moment that could be relaxing at a wine teleshopping constantly repeating the prices of the bottles in case we wanted to buy a pair. Tour all in all ok. Some stages a bit hasty with timer set to stay in line with the program, however, this makes it less enjoyable. Lunch was in my opinion poorer than the average Armenian restaurant I tried.
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