Khor Virap, Noravank, Jermuk, Areni

This familiarization tour is full of variety. ## Our tour group will have the opportunity to get acquainted with the Khor Virap monastery, where the first Catholicos of the Armenians, Grigor Lusavorich, was imprisoned, and then to Noravank, a beautiful medieval monastery complex surrounded by high reddish rocks. ## We will then continue to the resort town of Jermuk. There, we’ll enjoy a scenic ride on the cable car, visit the “Mermaid’s Hair” waterfall, explore the mineral water gallery where we can taste waters of different temperatures, and admire the “Arch of Dreams.” ## The tour will end with a tasting of delicious Armenian wines in the Areni winery.

21 May, 30 November

Start | End time: 08:00:00 | 20:00:00

Language: English, Russian, Armenian, French, German

Duration: 1 day

Start | End point: 1 Sayat-Nova Ave, Yerevan 0010, Армения | 1 Sayat-Nova Ave, Yerevan, Армения

Type of tour: Group

Group size: 12

Inclusions

Transport
Wine Tasting
Guide service (if there are foreign participants, the tour may be conducted in two languages)
Bottled water

Exclusions

Meal
Jermuk Ropeway - 2000 AMD

Tour program

Day 1

Stop 1.KHOR VIRAP MONASTERY

Many people know that Armenia is the first Christian country in the world. It was officially accepted in 301 when Grigor was released from the capital's prison, which was here before. He was imprisoned here for 13 years for his Christian faith. Being the last hope of the sick king, he cured him, after which the king accepted Christianity as the state religion. At the same time, the best view of Mount Ararat opens from here. Being very close to Ararat gives you the opportunity to see the entire structure of the mountain and admire its beauty.

Stop 2.NORAVANK MONASTERY

Medieval Armenian taste and architectural talent were interblended in Noravank, founded in the 9th century, this monastery developed in the 13th and 14th centuries. Surrounded by high red-coloured mountains and built from stones taken from those rocks, Noravank harmoniously complements the local landscape, remaining unique in its kind.

Stop 3.Jermuk Waterfull

Arriving in Jermuk, we go to see the waterfall. The 68-70 meter high "Mermaid's Braids" waterfall tells us the legend of a forbidden love. According to this legend, a prince curses his daughter for meeting her lover, and then she turns into stone. Her hair still flows in the form of water, which is why the waterfall gets the name "Mermaid's Braids."

Stop 4.Arch of Dreams

Not far from the waterfall is the Arch of Dreams. This beautiful natural monument arose naturally and received the name "Arch of Dreams." It's said that if you stand under this arch and make a wish it will come true.

Stop 5.Jermuk Ropeway

The cable car is about 1 km long and rises to an altitude of 2000 meters, offering beautiful views of the city's nature, mountain landscapes and forests. The cable car is especially popular among tourists, both in winter for skiing enthusiasts and in summer to enjoy the fresh mountain air and views.

Stop 6.Areni Wine Factory

At the end of the tour, we visit the center of winemaking in the village of Areni, where we are hosted by the Areni Wine Factory. Our guests can taste different types of Armenian wines, including those made from Areni grapes. We will also see the cellar, where the wines are stored, and on the upper floor, there's a nice cafe.