Khor Virap Noravank Areni Jermuk Tour from Yerevan
Description
This tour offers a perfect mix of history, nature, and wellness. You'll visit the iconic Khor Virap with views of Mount Ararat, explore the stunning Noravank Monastery, and relax in the spa town of Jermuk, famous for its hot springs and waterfall. The journey also includes a stop at the Arch of Dreams and wine tasting in the ancient Areni region—making it a rich, scenic, and unforgettable experience.
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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.
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.
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."
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.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(288)
I had Anahit as my tour guide for this trip and a second trip to Tatev. She is friendly and shares clear information. There is enough time to listen to explanations and see the sights afterwards. The organisation was great. The only negative is Hin Areni, the food was not good at all and the wine tasting is less than one full sip. The lady at the winery was not very knowledgeable. I did 4 tours in total with One way and can recommend them.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your trips and that Anahit helped make your experience memorable with her friendly approach and informative guiding. We'll be sure to pass along your kind words to her. We also appreciate your honest feedback about the lunch and wine tasting at Hin Areni. We're sorry that this part of the experience didn't meet your expectations. Your comments have been noted, and we'll discuss them with our partner to help improve the experience for future guests. Thank you again for your recommendation. We hope to welcome you back to Armenia for more adventures in the future!
Very nice tour. The guide Gor took care of us well even thou we are only a few English speakers. The several stops are beautiful. The guests get along well in the car.
We’re so happy you had such a great experience! Thank you for your kind words and trust in our services. We can’t wait to help you plan more amazing trips in the future.
Great full day with a fantastic guide from OneWay tour! Varied landscapes and wonderful scenery with informative guidance.
We’re so happy you had such a great experience! Thank you for your kind words and trust in our services. We can’t wait to help you plan more amazing trips in the future.
It was a great experience for us. The guide was excellent. The schedule was respect and we really enjoy to visit Armenia.
We’re so happy you had such a great experience! Thank you for your kind words and trust in our services. We can’t wait to help you plan more amazing trips in the future.
Not bad overall; attentive guide who commends decent English and tried her best to fill up the long drive; main drawback is limited leg room in the minivan.
Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad to hear that you found the tour overall enjoyable and appreciated our guide’s attentiveness and efforts to make the long drive more engaging. At the same time, we’re sorry to hear that the limited legroom in the minivan affected your comfort. We understand how important this is, especially on longer journeys, and we will share your feedback with our team to work on improving the experience. We appreciate your comments and hope to welcome you again in the future!
It was for me the best tour which i booked. Beautiful places with breathtaking views. I was also happy that it was not the warmest summerday on this ten hour trip ( around 28°C). We really could enjoy the nature and countryside of Armenia. Ashkhen as a guide, she paid a lot of attention to the whole group, and managed it in russian and english very well. I liked that she just let us look around than we met later for the english/ russian guiding with her, so we didn't have to listen to the infos twice. Would totally recommend and would participate again.
We’re so happy you had such a great experience! Thank you for your kind words and trust in our services. We can’t wait to help you plan more amazing trips in the future.
Solid trip, very well organized with good personnel. Good deal when traveling alone.
Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad to hear you found the trip well organized and enjoyed the team. We hope to welcome you again soon!
Its quite an experience visiting the coldest place in Aremenia during winter season.... the place is awesome
We’re glad you enjoyed the experience of visiting one of the coldest places in Armenia during winter.We’re happy the destination left a strong impression on you. We hope to see you again on another adventure in Armenia!
Enjoyed the tour, and all the sights. My tour guide was Harutyun. The driver was safe. I would do the tour again.
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience! We’re so glad to hear that everything went smoothly and that you enjoyed your travels. Looking forward to helping you with your next vacation!
Unforgettable experience. Everything perfect. You have time to see everything calmly without rushing from one place to another. The guide Ashmik was excellent at interacting with everyone, providing useful information about both the places and Armenian history.
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