Booking fee
The booking fee includes the costs of booking your tickets such as charges for payment processing. It also covers the provision of our customer care center for processing your order, and all charges imposed by our suppliers.
* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
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.
See more
Transport by air conditioned vehicle according to the number of participants
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Wine tasting
Food and drinks
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
Please mention the exact location in the city center you want to be picked up at.
Traveler pickup
Yerevan, Armenia
Khor Virap, Lusarat, Armenia The monastery Khor Virap stands before the snowcapped flanks of Mount Ararat offering a spectacular view of the mountain, the national symbol of Armenia. 60 minutes
Noravank Monastery, Areni, Armenia Monastery Noravank, dates back to XIII—XIV centuries. 60 minutes
Areni Wine Factory, Areni, Armenia During the trip you have an opportunity to taste armenian wine in Areni winery. 30 minutes
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Name, number is required at time of booking
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
Vacation57914937359
15 Jun 2025
We had booked a tour three months in advance, which canceled at 8 PM night before. We were left in a jam and quickly booked this tour. It was absolutely perfect!! The driver was so kind and professional. It almost made us grateful that our original tour was canceled. We would highly recommend this one!
ln822
12 Oct 2023
Our trip did not include a visit to Areni winery (we went as part of one of the other tours we took on a different day).
This was one of our favorite tours while in Armenia. Arev was our tour guide and Artur was our driver. We were amazed to see Khor Virap and learn about the shocking history of this place. We were able to climb down into the prison cave (it was a bit scary to use the latter but very interesting to see the cave). We also really loved seeing Noravank, located in such a breathtaking location. It is surrounded by red rock cliffs and is such a unique landscape. We highly recommend this tour!
Adventure24988501545
29 Jun 2023
It was such a lovely tour! The sights was beautiful and we took a lot of photos. Our guide was very well informed about the places we went to and answered all our questions about Armenia in general. The driver was responsible and took good care of us. Thank you!!!
This tour in
Armenia
is organized by
Land of Noah Travel Agency
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
How great that you want to share your experience! Your feedback helps other travelers to make a better choice.