Mt. Ararat, Khor Virap & Noravank Monasteries, Oldest Winery – Vayots Dzor Province, Armenia

EXPERIENCE

Explore southern Armenia’s history and architecture in this tour from Yerevan. See the splendor of the Khor Virap and Noravank monasteries, and taste a glass of Areni in the village of winemakers

View the magnificent Khor Virap Monastery with a spectacular view of mount Ararat. Stop and appreciate the history and beauty of this important spiritual site.

Travel to the Ararat Plain in the agricultural heartland of Armenia with fantastic scenery of fruit orchards and endless vineyards, until you reach Noravank. Let your spirit be lifted by this architectural gem nestled in brick-red cliffs above a deep gorge.

Finally, drive to Areni, the village of winemakers. Tour the cave complex Areni-1 to see the oldest winery in the world. Then, go to one of the best local wineries to have a glass of deep, full-bodied Areni wine.

HIGHLIGHTS

See the most iconic site in Armenia, Khor Virap Monastery with Mt. Ararat view
Taste some of the most refined wines in the world in Areni village
Travel back in time, see the oldest winery in the world in Areni-1 Cave Complex
Marvel at Noravank Monastery, a gem of Armenia’s finest medieval architecture

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