This full-day tour from Yerevan offers an immersive journey through Armenia’s rich history, culture, and natural beauty. Start at the sacred Khor Virap Monastery, where Saint Gregory the Illuminator converted King Trdat III to Christianity, making Armenia the first Christian nation. Enjoy breathtaking views of Mount Ararat and the surrounding Ararat Plain. Next, visit the Areni Wine Factory, a family-owned winery producing exceptional wines from locally grown grapes, and learn about Armenia’s ancient winemaking traditions. Explore the stunning Noravank Monastery, perched atop a dramatic red rock canyon, renowned for its unique architecture and spiritual atmosphere. Conclude the tour at the Areni-1 Cave, a fascinating archaeological site where ancient human remains, stone tools, and one of the oldest grape seeds in the world were discovered. This tour perfectly combines history, spirituality, culture, and natural scenery for an enriching Armenian experience.
Free accommodation for the guide and driver when staying in recommended hotels
You can stay in the hotel we recommend, or book a room yourself at any hotel you like.
In other hotels, accommodation for the driver and guide is charged separately: 15,000 drams per person per day
Meals are not included in the price
The driver will recommend places in advance where you can try authentic Armenian cuisine, or stop anywhere else along the route at your request.
* Meals for the driver and guide are also paid separately
Payment is made in cash in drams on the day of service
The price in rubles and dollars is shown for your reference based on the exchange rate.
Still have questions?
We collected answers to common questions about routes, accommodation, payment, and trip planning.
Open the FAQ page The Monastery Of Khor Virap Khor Virap Monastery is one of Armenia’s most sacred historical sites, located on the Ararat plain near the ancient capital Artashat. In 301 AD, Saint Gregory the Illuminator convinced King Trdat III to adopt Christianity, making Armenia the first Christian nation. The monastery is famous for Gregory’s dungeon, the Church of the Holy Mother of God, and its scenic views of Mount Ararat.
Winnery Areni Areni Winery — is a family-owned enterprise that produces wines from hand-grown grapes in the village of Areni, located in Armenia’s Vayots Dzor region. The village of Areni is famous for its ancient winemaking traditions, which trace back to deep antiquity.
Noravank Monastery Complex Among the gems of Armenian architecture and Christian heritage stands the Noravank Monastery, located in one of the most picturesque spots in Armenia. Perched on a high cliff above a fast-flowing river, set against the backdrop of unique red cliffs tinged with ochre, the monastery’s church domes rise beautifully toward the sky, creating a stunning architectural ensemble.
Birds’ Cave 1 Areni-1 Cave is a significant archaeological site in Armenia, where remains of ancient humans, stone tools, animal fossils, and ritual artifacts were found. The cave also yielded ancient grape seeds, linked to one of the world’s oldest grape varieties — Areni Noir, a symbol of Armenian winemaking heritage.
Recommended stay
Comfort House Hotel, Yerevan
