Group tour:Khor Virap Monastery, Hin Areni Wine factory, Tolma master class and lunch, Noravank Monastery
Master class & lunch included
Khor Virap Monastery, Hin Areni Wine factory (tour and tasting), Armenian Tolma master class & lunch, Noravank Monastery
1. Khor Virap Monastery
50-60 min
Khor Virap is the most famous pilgrimage site in Armenia, as it is directly connected with the adoption of Christianity. As a state religion, Christianity in Armenia was adopted in 301 due to endeavors of Saint Gregory The Illuminator, who, before converting King Trdat The 3rd to Christianity, was imprisoned in the dungeon, over which a church of Khor Virap monastery was built in the 17th century. From the monastery one can admire the stunning view of the Biblical Mount Ararat.
2. Hin Areni wine factory
30-40 min
Vayots Dzor and Areni village in particular has been the cradle of Armenian winemaking for millennia. "Hin Areni" wine factory opens up the doors of this region to the world to showcase the historic and indigenous Armenian grape varietals. At the winery the historic traditions of winemaking are well combined with state-of-the-art modern equipment. "Hin Areni" wine factory has the capacity to process over 250 tonnes of grapes.
Armenian Tolma master class & lunch
80-90 min
3. Noravank Monastery
50-60 min
Passing a narrow road, surrounded by rocks of hundred caves, one discovers a scene of harmony of architecture with nature. The monastery, enshrined with fine architectural solutions and luxurious embellishments, is one of the brightest examples of Armenian architecture of the 13th century. Noravank consists of St. Karapet, St. Gregory The Illuminator churches and St. Astvatsatsin (Holy Mother of God) two-storey church, which is notable for its ideal constructive and sculptural work.
Inclusions
- Professional guide: ENG + RUS consecutively
- Bottled water & pastries
- Admission tickets
- Wi-Fi in the vehicles
- Vehicle & passengers insurance
- Wine tasting
- Master class & tasting
- Lunch
Exclusions
- Hotel drop-off after return to Yerevan
What to expect
- Enjoy the architecture of 17th century pilgrimage site
- Embrace the stunning views of Biblical Mount Ararat
- Observe the magnificent 2-storied monastery in Armenia
- Reveal the culinary secrets of Armenian cuisine
- Discover the unique taste of Armenian wine
Booking conditions
Cancellation & modification
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