Private tour to Khor Virap, Areni winery, Noravank – Vayots Dzor Province, Armenia

EXPERIENCE

Khor Virap is the place where Grigor Luisavorich (St. Gregory the Illuminator) was imprisoned for 13 years before curing King Trdat III of a disease. This caused the adoption of Christianity in Armenia in the year 301.

In fact, the name Khor Virap means “deep pit”, named after the prison where St. Gregory the Illuminator was held.

The next stop will be Monastery Noravank, which dates back to XIII—XIV centuries. The complex includes the 1339 St. Astvatsatsin (“Burtelashen”) sepulchre-church, St. Stepanos Nakhavka and gavit, the St. Grigor Church and Stepanos Orbelian Sepulchre, the remains of medieval chapels and residential quarters and a modern office and hall.

In the end of our trip you have an opportunity to taste armenian wine in Areni winery.

HIGHLIGHTS

Taste Armenian wine
Get acquainted with the history and Medieval architectural treasures
Admire the breathtaking view of the Biblical Ararat mountain

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