Khor Virap – Noravank – ancient cave (“Birds-Cave”) – “Hin Areni” wine factory (tour and tasting) – Jermuk
Overview
Welcome to one of the oldest countries in the world.
Let’s discover the proof behind that fact and the amazing history of Armenia.
You will admire the ancient treasures of the Armenian people who truly claim to be one of the world’s oldest civilizations.
This is a private experience, may be customized.
Professional photos with a Canon camera are offered.
Itinerary
Approximate duration: 8-9 hours.
Discover the amazing Khor Virap Monastery and Armenia as the first Christian country as well as the story behind the beginning of humanity.
Admire the best view of Ararat Biblical Mountain.
Discovering the ancient Birds Cave (Areni-1) is more than an extraordinary experience. Metal knives, fruit seeds, grain residues, rope, dishes, clothing, dried grapes and plums, dated to 4200-3500 BC, were found in the cave. The oldest leather shoe in the world was also found here. It is more than 5500 years old. Also, in the same area, the world’s oldest women’s skirt (3900 BC) was found. The winery found here is considered to be the oldest one in the world and it is referred to 4th millennium BC.
Learn the secrets of local winemaking: "Hin Areni" wine factory tour and tasting.
Visit Noravank, a 13th-century Armenian monastery, located in a narrow gorge made by the Amaghu River. The gorge is known for its tall, sheer, brick-red cliffs, directly across from the monastery. The monastery's two-storey Surb Astvatsatsin (Holy Mother of God) church, which grants access to the second floor by way of a narrow stone-made staircase jutting out from the face of the building, is one of the earliest examples of cantilever architecture (optional experience, provided with an additional fee).
The spa town of Jermuk is a popular vacation spot due to its precious mineral water treatment sanitoriums and amazing nature. You can discover the main attractions of Jermuk for an additional fee.
Local delicious food and wine tasting in a cosy restaurant.
Inclusions
- Private professional guide service: English, Russian, French, Armenian languages (please precise which language you prefer in notes)
- Private transportation: comfortable car with a professional driver
- Local sweets and bottled water
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Pick up and drop off at any point you wish in Yerevan
- Pick up from the hotel and drop off
Exclusions
- Entrance tickets for activities mentioned in the program: 1500 AMD per person
- Accommodation (provided upon request)
- Private transfers in all directions in Armenia & Georgia (provided upon request)
- Pick up from the airport and drop off (provided upon request)
- Food and drinks: options available for all preferences (provided upon request)
- Gratitudes (optional)
- Travel insurance (provided upon request)
You will pay when you arrive.
There are discounts available for one-person bookings.
This is a private experience/tour. Only you or your group will participate.
With PHAROS you can get the best deals and discounts with all the hotels. Just let us know your preferences for hotel and room type and we will book the desired hotel rooms for you.
Private transfers in all directions in Armenia & Georgia are provided upon request. Please precise the direction, date, time of the transfer, pick-up and drop-off addresses and the number of people while making the reservation.
Please reserve optional experiences in advance. In case of adding optional experiences to the program, these experiences are provided with an additional discount. The duration of the optional experiences is not included in the program duration.
Any experience may be included and excluded from the program. This should be prior to the reservation.
