Trip to the South: Khor Virap, Areni and Noravank Monastery – Vayots Dzor, Armenia

EXPERIENCE

The excursion starts at 10:30 at the location you specified.

1 point
Khor Virap Monastery is located in the Ararat region and is the birthplace of Christianity in Armenia. In ancient centuries, this was a prison where St. Gregory the Illuminator, the founder of Christianity in Armenia, was imprisoned for 13 years. After his liberation and the adoption of Christianity in Armenia (the first in the world in 301 AC),there was built the Monastery complex, which you can explore and immerse yourself in the history, architecture and culture of ancient Armenia. Khor Virap is also the closest point to the legendary Mount Ararat, from where opens a fabulous view of the Biblical Mountain, and where you will have a great opportunity to make amazing photos for memory.

2 point
The village of Areni (in last Arpa) since ancient times has been considered as winemaking center of Armenia. Located in the Vayots Dzor region, in the valley of the Arpa River. At the entrance to the city there are two beautiful wineries, where you will have the opportunity to take an excursion and taste the best varieties of Armenian wine. Also here, every year in October take place a wonderful wine festival, where various wine producers from all over the Republic gather and present their production.

3 point
Noravank Monastery (translated as New Monastery) was built in the 13th century and is one of the oldest and most famous Monasteries of Armenia. It is located on a slope near Areni, surrounded by its famous red hills. In 1996, there was an attempt to add the Monastery complex to the UNESCO World Heritage List. Also, some of the buildings of the complex were built by the famous ancient sculptor Momik. It is surrounded by territory for exciting walks and massive ridges with a fantastic landscape, where you can take amazing photos for memory.

HIGHLIGHTS

Discover the famous Khor Virap and the closest viewpoint of Bible Mount Ararat
Taste traditional amazing Armenian wine
Explore the ancient majestic Noravank Monastery

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