Group tour: Tegher Monastery, Hovhannavank Monastery, Voskevaz wine factory
Tegher Monastery, Voskevaz wine factory, Hovhannavank Monastery
1. Tegher Monastery
40-50 min
Inside the church reigns silence, broken only by the echo of footsteps and rays of light filtering through the narrow windows. From the monastery grounds, visitors are rewarded with a breathtaking view of the Byurakan Observatory, as if symbolically linking the earthly with the celestial, science with faith.
A walk through Tegher is not only an encounter with an architectural monument but also a spiritual journey deep into the centuries. This monastery, imbued with the breath of history, continues to be a place of contemplation, inspiration and strength.
2. Voskevaz wine factory
60-70 min
A special pride of the factory is the wines created in 19th-century karases, which still safeguard the secrets of ancient winemaking. A tour of the winery turns into a captivating journey: you will walk through shaded wine cellars, learn about the history of the factory and discover how wines are born that reflect the soul of Armenian land.
Each reveals its own character – from light freshness to the deep nobility of maturity. "Voskevaz" is a place where a glass of wine becomes a message from time and traditions come alive with every encounter.
The following degustation options are offered:
- Option 1 – tasting of 1 aged and 2 classic wines at 13.50 USD p/p;
- Option 2 – tasting of 3 aged and 2 classic wines at 18.91 USD p/p.
👉 The reservations should be made in advance.
3. Hovhannavank Monastery
40-50 min
The main church was erected later, between 1212 and 1221, by the order of Prince Vache Vachutyan, one of the prominent figures of a powerful noble family. His son, Kurd Vachutyan, continued his father's work by adding a chapel to the complex, thus giving the monastery its completed form.
Particularly remarkable is the bas-relief above the entrance to the main church: scenes from the Gospel carved into stone, striking in both concept and craftsmanship. Each figure and contour seems to come alive in the glow of the setting sun, turning the monastery into a "stone book" that opens the pages of the Holy Scriptures.
Today, Hovhannavank not only preserves the grandeur of the past but also remains a place of spiritual inspiration. Its austere walls and exquisite carvings invite visitors to touch eternity, where stone and faith are bound as one.
Inclusions
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Professional guide: ENG + RUS consecutively
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Bottled water & pastries
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Wi-Fi in the vehicles
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Air-conditioned vehicles
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Admission tickets
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Vehicle & passengers insurance
Exclusions
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Lunch stop
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Hotel drop-off (final stop: our office)
Highlights
- Experience the tranquility and panoramic views of Tegher Monastery near Mount Aragats
- Discover Armenian winemaking at Voskevaz Wine Factory with a guided tour and tasting
- Explore Hovhannavank Monastery, a medieval treasure above the dramatic Kasagh Gorge
Frequently Asked Questions
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Booking conditions
Cancellation & modification
Meet our Guides
Manya Gevorgyan
I have been a tour guide since 2015. To this day, every excursion is a great source of positive energy for me. During the tours, you will not only get acquainted with the sights, the country's history, and its architectural features, but also feel the full charm of the Armenian emotional mindset and lifestyle.
Anahit Aslanyan
Education – musical-pedagogical and cultural studies. I have worked in the fields of tourism, education, and culture in Russia and Armenia. Currently, I work as a guide at the Armenian Genocide Museum-Institute and in the company "Hyur Service". As a person with a humanities education and a cultural studies mindset, I strive to present my homeland as comprehensively as possible so that visitors gain a general impression of the history and art of the Armenian people. I pay special attention to mental and cultural characteristics to make every visitor's stay in Armenia comfortable and positive. I continue to study and share new knowledge.
Anahit Ghazaryan
My name is Anahit Ghazaryan, and since 2015 I have been in a state of love! I am in love with Armenia, and I always want to talk about it! Come visit! I guarantee it will be beautiful, easy, delicious, and fun! Let's discover Armenia together, enjoy it, and fall in love! I don't like legends and tell them only when absolutely necessary, and only those that feature real historical figures! Since I was born in the middle of the last century, I talk about some events not as a historian, but as a witness!
Armine Julhakyan
Hello! I'm Armine, your guide in Armenia. With me, you'll discover not only the famous landmarks but also the hidden gems of my country.
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