Armensk spirituel tur, der opdager hellige steder og kulturelle
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En tur for at oplyse ånden. Besøg de betydningsfulde religiøse destinationer i Armenien, herunder St. Echmiadzin, Armeniens hovedkirke og også 'søster'-kirken St. Hripsime. Se den betagende udsigt over Ararat-bjerget fra Khor Virap-klosteret, hvor kristendommens gnist startede i Armenien. Gå ned og oplev det underjordiske fangehul. Besøg en lokal håndværker i landsbyen Khor Virap og nyd en lækker hjemmelavet frokost med sin gæstfri familie. Oplev den unikke to-etagers struktur i Noravank Kirke beliggende i de fantastiske murstensrøde klipper i en kløft. Prøv den lokale hjemmelavede vin på en traditionel vingård i hjertet af vinregionen Areni, før du går tilbage til Jerevan.
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Denne katedral fra det 7. århundrede i Armenien, der er opført på UNESCOs verdensarvsliste, er en af de ældste overlevende kirker i landet. Katedralen blev bygget på det sted, hvor St. Hripsime blev martyrdød. Lær den tragiske historie om St. Hripsime, en af de første kristne hellige, anerkendt af alle kirker.
Etchmiadzin-katedralen bygget i det 4.-5. århundrede er den armenske apostoliske kirkes moderkirke. Det betragtes som den første katedral bygget i det gamle Armenien, og betragtes ofte som den ældste katedral i verden. Også et UNESCO-verdensarvssted i sin grund er der det ældste universitet i Armenien samt sæde for katolikkerne, lederen af den armenske apostoliske kirke.
Se den betagende udsigt over Ararat-bjerget fra Khor Virap-klosteret, hvor kristendommens gnist startede i Armenien. Gå ned og oplev fangehullet til Saint Gregory the Illuminator, der tilbragte 13 år i fangenskab. Lær den fascinerende historie om Saint Gregory og Armeniens omvendelse.
Besøg en lokal håndværker i landsbyen Khor Virap og nyd en lækker hjemmelavet frokost med sin gæstfri familie.
På din vej til klosteret vidundere den storslåede Gnishik Canyon, med sine rødstensklipper og tinder, den fik sit tilnavn som "Grand Canyon of Armenia". Bygget i 13-14. århundrede Noravank Kloster er et af de mest specielle klosterkomplekser i hele landet. Med sit to-etagers design og åbne kuppel er den enestående. Lær den romantiske historie om Momik, Noravanks arkitekt, og hans stenværksarv.
Folk i Areni har lavet vin siden det 4. årtusinde f.Kr. af den endemiske Areni-drue. Selv 6000 år senere laver folk stadig den samme vin af den samme drue ved at bruge de samme metoder som deres forfædre før. Prøv den lokale hjemmelavede vin i en traditionel vinkælder, før du går tilbage til Jerevan.
Kør gennem en smuk provins, der er berømt for at producere de fleste landbrugsprodukter i Armenien.
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I had the pleasure of joining the tours arranged by Envoy Tour in Armenia: Enlightened Armenia (which is this one that I am reviewing), Essential Armenia, and Enlinking Armenia. The tours were well organized, I saw a lot but the tours never feel rushed. Also, for lunch stops I dined at local families’ houses, and the whole experience felt much more authentic. If you want to visit Armenia, I highly recommend Envoy Tour to be your tour operator too.
Dear David Ye, Thank you so much for joining not one, but three of our tours — Enlightened Armenia, Essential Armenia, and Enlinking Armenia! We’re truly grateful for your trust and delighted to know you enjoyed each experience. It’s wonderful to hear that the tours felt well-paced and authentic — sharing local culture through family lunches is one of the experiences we value most. Your kind recommendation means a lot to our whole team. We hope to welcome you again soon to discover even more of Armenia and the region with us!
This tour took us out of a Yerevan to different corners of the country that would have been difficult to reach otherwise on our own. Marine did a fantastic job as our tour guide providing interesting information and keeping thé tour running on time. The stunning view of Mt Ararat and a climb into the dungeon where the story goes is where St Gregory was kept were memorable highlights of the trip. Other worthwhile stops include St Hripsine, Norovankh, a winery in Areni, and Echmiadzin. What sets this tour apart from the others is that lunch is at a local home. Envoy has worked with this family to provide a local experience for years. It is good to know an agency is supporting community development. In time, this family received support from UNDP to update its kitchen and put in indoor toilet facilities.
Dear Worlwanderer88, Thank you so much for your wonderful and detailed review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed exploring Armenia’s hidden corners and iconic landmarks with Marine — she’ll be thrilled to know her guiding made your experience even more meaningful. We’re especially grateful that you noticed and appreciated our collaboration with local families. Supporting community development through tourism is at the heart of what we do, and we’re proud to see this partnership grow over the years. It’s fantastic that the views of Mount Ararat, Noravank, and Echmiadzin left such a strong impression. We hope to welcome you again soon for more authentic discoveries across Armenia!
This tour was amazing, the architecture of various churches was incredible. Noravank Monastery was a real gem, and the view on Ararat from Khor Virap is something special. Highly recommend pairing this with the other tour offered by Envoy to Garni/Sevan etc.. to really cover many great sites outside of Yerevan.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the tour and were inspired by Armenia’s beautiful architecture — Noravank and Khor Virap truly are unforgettable highlights. We also appreciate your great suggestion to combine this tour with our Garni–Sevan route — it’s indeed a perfect way to experience even more of Armenia’s stunning landscapes and heritage. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we hope to welcome you again soon for more discoveries!
I really enjoyed the day! The places and the experience was great. Saten, the guide, was very friendly and passionate for her job and country. She made the difference. Super!
Dear Matteo Thank you for your write up of our Enlightened Armenia tour. We are so glad you enjoyed the tour with us. We agree with you - Saten is certainly super :) Thank you also for your 5 star rating - we really appreciate it and are encouraged by your feedback. Wishing you wonderful travel experiences
