Private tour to Khor Virap,Areni winery,Noravank,Tatev Monastery

To begin, we appreciate how the tour company messaged us twice prior to the day of the trip to welcome us and review the itinerary. Our driver arrived to our hotel right on time and was quite friendly. It is important to note that the driver most likely won't be able to speak English, so if you don't know Armenian or Russian like us, you won't speak besides smiles and nods. We were given as much time as we wanted to experience all 3 stops. They were MAGNIFICENT. Armenia has one of the most beautiful countrysides I've ever seen. It is also important to note that it's a long day (11-13 hours) but you do stop and can buy food along the way (so bring cash!) Lastly, the roads are mildly and consistently bumpy plus it's a different style of driving (lots of passing slower cars in front); however you are in very safe hands. I wish I had brought motion sickness medicine only because I'm sensitive to that, but that's zero reflection on the company or driver. Thanks for a magical day!!!

We decided to discover the south of Armenia as our friends recommended us to visit the longest cable car (Tatev). The staff of Destiny Travel is professional, highly recommended.

Each of the Monastery sites warrants a special memory. All share a backdrop of spectacular scenery. Each one unique. Khor Virap with its Arminian architecture, in sight of the closed Turkish border with Mt Ararat regally in the background, history of Gregory the Illuminator and Christianity in 301. Noravank 13th century Monastery access through a very beautiful, scenic gorge opening up with views of the Monastery framed by high brick red cliffs. Tatev 9th century Monastery again spectacular scenery perched on top of a high basalt plateau access by the famous Wings of Tatev cable car a treat in itself with views of the surrounding mountains. Tatev was known for its spiritual and cultural activities in addition to economics and politics. We had two stops on the way one at the Areni winery which was charming and interesting with its oak barrels and more interesting clay containers for aging wine. The other was a lunch stop at a village. Lunch was delicious and was delighted that we were able to stop again on the way home. Destiny Travel, excellent service, would be able to provide you with the location of our lunch and dinner stop. My tour guide, highly recommended, Chinar Grigoryan is extremely knowledgeable if history, Armenian culture is your passion. She is professional, warm, caring, personable, excellent English skills. Fortunately also my driver, Tigran Horhannisyan was so accommodating with photo stops and intuitively anticipation any need. Very personable and although only spoke a few words of English it was evident that he understood more English than he could speak. My day was enhanced considerably by the fun and total experience of being in the care of such wonderful companions - thank you both. This was a long day but well organized and was the highlight of my ten day trip both in the places visited and Chinar and Tigran efforts to ensure that I had a better understanding of Armenia.