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A full-day trip to Khor Virap, Noravank Monastery and Areni Winery. During the tour you will have the opportunity to have a magnificent view to Biblical Mount Ararat. Discover the history of Noravank and taste Armenian wine in Wine factory. The tour starts from 09:00am. We will inform you about the exact time if we have tourist from multiple hotels. The first place will be Khor Virap, which is around an hour drive from Yerevan. It offers an amazing view to Mount Ararat and Sis. You can take beautiful pictures from the closest point to the Mount Ararat from Armenia. Then we will continue our way to Noravank Monastery. In Noravank we will visit the churches of St. Karapet, St. Grigory the Illuminator, and St. Astvatsatsin. We will have a stop in a local restaurant for Lunch. (The price of lunch is not included in the price) After lunch we will continue our way to Areni Winery, where you can see the Armenian wine production and also taste it. Later we will return to Yerevan

Khor Virap monastery is one of Armenia’s most important pilgrimage sites and this 4-hour tour from Yerevan offers the ideal introduction. Discover the history of Christianity in Armenia, admire views of Mount Ararat from the mountaintop, and hear stories of Saint Gregory the Illuminator and other historic figures. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

Armenia is filled with dozens of cultural and historical sights, but since public transportation is limited, many travelers find themselves stuck in the capital. Trade Yerevan for rugged landscapes and centuries-old monasteries on this private combo tour, which visits sights such as the medieval, UNESCO-listed Monastery of Geghard and millennia-old Garni Temple. Plus, glimpse sacred Mount Ararat in the distance.

Experience Armenian village life and get out of the city on this full-day tour from Yerevan. Travel from your centrally located departure point in an air-conditioned vehicle with a guide. Enjoy WiFi that lets you stay connected all day. Visit the Alphabet Monument and learn about the history of written language in Armenia from your guide. Visit Lake Kari and Amberd Fortress, dried fruits factory, and the Saghmosavank Monastery.

Discover the complexity of Armenia’s religious history during this private tour from Yerevan. First, visit the town of Garni where you can visit a temple built in the first century AD dedicated to the sun god Mithra. Then, visit the famous cave monastery of Geghard, built in the 4th century by Saint Gregory the Illuminator. You can also see the view of Mt. Ararat from Charent’s Arch on the way.

Visit the most notable sights outside of Yerevan with ease on this private tour. Depart from Yerevan in an air-conditioned vehicle with a guide and stop at Garni Temple, Geghard Monastery, Lake Sevan, Sevanavank Monastery, and the city of Dilijan. Learn about the history of Christianity in Armenia from your guide.

Explore Armenia’s verdant and history-filled northern region during this full-day group tour to Lake Sevan and Dilijan. Ride comfortably in a Wi-Fi-equipped vehicle, with optional front-door pickup and drop-off from any hotel in the city center. Highlights include visits to Sevanavank and Haghartsin monasteries, a climb to a panoramic lookout over the lake, and a trip to the area nicknamed “Little Switzerland.”

Get out of the city and learn about the cultural and historical heritage of Armenia on this full-day private tour. Depart from Yerevan in an air-conditioned vehicle equipped with WiFi and make your way to Garni Temple, Geghard Monastery, Zvartnots Temple, and more. Visit with ease with included entry tickets.

There are several landmarks that can be tricky to see in one day from Yerevan without a car. On this private customizable full-day tour, visit the Garni temple, Geghard Monastery, and Lake Sevan with a guide. Depart from your Yerevan hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle and make your way to the pagan temple at Garni. Continue on to the 13th-century Geghard Monastery before traveling on to Lake Sevan, where you can visit Sevanavank Monastery.

Visit the sacred monastery of Khor Virap on this full-day tour. Learn about the history of Christianity in Armenia as you visit Khor Virap Monastery and admire views of Mount Ararat. Visit Garni Temple and Geghard Monastery in the afternoon, and participate in Lavash baking master class.

Take a sightseeing tour of Armenia's capital city, Yerevan, on a private tour. Visit sites such as Saint Gregory the Illuminator Cathedral (also known as Yerevan Cathedral), the National Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet, Cafesjian Center for the Arts, Lovers' Park, and Victory Park. English or Russian-speaking guides are available. Enhance your experience by choosing a tour guide, English- or Russian-speaking are available.

Explore some of Armenia's top attractions without the crowds and hassle of traveling in a large group. This private tour is exclusively for your party and takes you from Yerevan to the picturesque monasteries of Khor Virap and Noravank then to the mysterious archaeological site of T'rchunneri, or "bird's cave." Finish your tour in the ancient settlement of Areni, which is famed for its wine.

Armenia is dotted with UNESCO churches, but seeing them can be tricky without hiring a car. On this tour, travel from your hotel in a comfortable private vehicle to three churches. Visit St. Hripsime Church, and continue on to the 7th-century Church of St. Gayane. Stop at Etchmiadzin Cathedral, which dates to the 4th century.

Get out of the city and experience some of Armenia’s Christian heritage on this private tour. Depart from your Yerevan hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle with a driver and make your way to Khor Virap Monastery. Admire the views of the biblical Mount Ararat, then continue on to Echmiadzin, the spiritual center of Armenia.

Explore two of Armenia’s top heritage attractions during this private, half-day tour to the ancient pagan temple of Garni and rock-cut Geghard monastery. Ride comfortably from Yerevan by private vehicle, with bottled water and hotel transfers provided. Tours include stops at Charent’s Arch for stunning views of Mt. Ararat and a natural volcanic monument known as the Symphony of Stones.

Get out of the city for the day and discover some of Armenia's most historic sites. The private tour is exclusively for your party and introduces you to Armenian culture and history while visiting such landmarks as the Monastery of Khor Virap, Garni Temple, and the monastery of Geghard.

Visit the ancient sites of Garni and Geghard and taste Armenian bread with ease on this day tour. Visit the remains of Garni Temple with a guide and continue on to Geghard Monastery. Take a class on how to bake lavash bread, and then sample lavash and local sweets. Head to Charents Arch and enjoy panoramic views of Mount Ararat.

Skip the taxi lines and treat yourself to a punctual pre-scheduled ride from the airport during this private one-way transfer between Zvartnots International Airport to any location within Yerevan. Enjoy a front-door pickup from either your hotel lobby or the airport arrivals hall. Ride comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle with a professional English or Russian-speaking chauffeur. Private car transfers include luggage assistance as needed.

Get out of the city and explore historic sites in the Armenian countryside with ease on this private tour. Depart from your Yerevan accommodation in an air-conditioned vehicle equipped with WiFi. Visit Saghmosavank Monastery, the Alphabet Monument, and Amberd Fortress and take time to learn about the sites from your driver-guide.

Explore the western part of Armenia. Visist Oshakan church, which is famous for being the burial place of Saint Mesrop Mashtots - the creator of the Armenian alphabet. During the recent years, the entrance to the church was decorated with 36 khachkars (cross-stones), depicting the 36 original letters of the Armenian alphabet created by Saint Mesrop. Karmravor Church, which is one of the most charming churches of Armenia. It's of the color red, which is the main reason why the church is called Karmravor (meaning “reddish”). The building is made of brown tuff. Hovhannavank is an Armenian Apostolic Church situated atop a steep gorge carved by the Kasakh river. Saghmosavank monastery is also situated on the edge of gorge of Qasagh River. Elegance of the interior is highlighted by color design - its separate parts were not only made from red and black stones but also painted white, yellow and red.rs tour to the western part of Armenia.

Explore Armenia’s rich history and mesmerizing architecture on this half-day tour from Yerevan. Visit the iconic 7th-century Zvartnots Temple, wander through the medieval churches of St. Gayane and St. Hripsime, and discover the Echmiadzin Mother Cathedral—one of the oldest cathedrals in the world. For your convenience, hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Visit one of Armenia’s most spiritually significant sites—along with three other landmarks—in just a handful of hours during this half-day private tour of Echmiadzin Monastery. Tours include comfortable, climate-controlled vehicle transfers and hotel pickup and drop-off. Other highlights include Saint Hripsime Church, Saint Gayane Church, and 7th-century Zvartnots Temple.

Have a fun evening tour passing by Yerevan beautiful landmarks on The Lada, a very dear car to many people

History enthusiasts and spiritual seekers alike will enjoy this private guided tour to some of the most important religious sites in Armenia. Learn more about Paganism and Christianity in Armenia while exploring beautiful buildings and other historic sites. These include the UNESCO-listed Zvartnots Temple, the 1st century Garni Temple, and Khor Virap Monastery, with great views of Mt. Ararat.