Enjoy day trip to Khor Virap & Noravank monasteries with Mount Ararat view. Visit ancient Birds Cave, which was inhabited in different epochs by ancient civilizations. Admire the medieval Armenian architectural designs.
During this trip, you will discover the beauty of southeastern Armenia.
• You will visit the Khor Virap Monastery with a stunning view of the majestic Mount Ararat, which is the greatest symbol of Armenia.
• Bird Cave, located on the left-hand side of the Arpa River. The cave represents a rocky room with niches and aisles, which was inhabited in different epochs by ancient civilizations.
• Then you will visit the 13th-century Noravank monastery which is considered the masterpiece of Armenian architecture.
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Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Bottled water
✔ Comfortable transportation according to the program
✔ Enjoy the best view of the biblical Mount Ararat
✔ Transfer (hotel pick up and drop off)
✔ Wi-Fi on board
✖ Alcoholic Beverages
✖ Lunch (opcional: with additional fee)
✖ Entrance - Bird’s Cave(Areni 1): 1000 AMD
Pickup Locations
1. GS Premium
2. Hotel Amigo
3. Vertoni Hotel Yerevan
4. Angeline Hotel
5. Passionis
6. Hills Resort Hotel
7. Hotel Armeni
8. Gostevoy Dom General
9. Gardens Yerevan Hotel
10. Mikayelyan Mini Hotel
11. Holiday Inn Yerevan - Republic Square, an IHG hotel
12. Aparthotel Nine Rooms
13. Anga Yerevan Hotel
14. Annel
15. Teryan Pushkin Apart Hotel
16. Aleppo Hotel
17. Adis Hotel
18. Hotel Fleur
19. Mandarin Hotel
20. Old Armenia Hotel
Additional Info: Hotel Pick up and drop off
Itinerary
1
Khor Virap
The Khor Virap Monastery, which means “deep dungeon”, is one of the most important sanctuaries of Armenians. Its history is closely linked to the religious and cultural history of Armenia. The monastery is located at the foot of the biblical Mount Ararat, where according to the Old Testament, after the Universal Flood Noah's Ark had run aground. Mount Ararat is the greatest symbol of Armenia and all Armenians around the world.
Duration: 1.5 hours
2
T'rchuneri (Bird) Cave
Areni-1, also known as Birds’ Cave, is located on the left-hand side of the Arpa River. The cave represents a rocky room with niches and aisles, which was inhabited in different epochs by ancient civilizations. During the archaeological excavations in the cave, valuable specimens were discovered which later became key details to the world history of civilization. One of such valuable findings was the ancient leather shoe, which is perfectly preserved. It is considered the oldest shoe in the world, the age of which is supposed to be about 5,5 thousand years.
Duration: 60 minutes
3
Noravank Monastery
Also, you will visit Noravank. The monastery is located in an impressive canyon. Noravank means "New Monastery" and is considered one of the jewels of Armenian architecture and one of the most attractive places in the country.
Duration: 60 minutes
Additional info
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
