Khor Virap, Noravank & Areni - 1 grotte med vinsmagning gruppe tur
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Begynd din rejse på Khor Virap Kloster, hvor den betagende udsigt over Mount Ararat skaber en uforglemmelig start. Fortsæt til Armenias berømte vinregion og udforsk Areni - 1 Cave, hvor arkæologer opdagede verdens ældste kendte vingård (over 6.000 år gammel) og en 5.500 år gammel lædersko. Besøg det fantastiske Noravank-kloster, et mesterværk af middelalderlig armensk arkitektur, der ligger blandt dramatiske røde klipper. Afslut din dag i Areni landsby, hjertet af armensk vinfremstilling, med en smagsprøve af lokale vine. Oplev vin, hvor det først blev skabt, og nyd en perfekt blanding af historie, kultur og smag.
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Selvom der er forskellige historiske vartegn i Armenien, er det ældste og mest kendte nok det bibelske bjerg Ararat. Det er derfor, vores tur lover en spektakulær udsigt fra det nærmeste sted muligt. Khor Virap kloster ligger omkring en times kørsel væk fra hovedstaden Jerevan og tilbyder en fantastisk udsigt over Armeniens definerende symbol - det majestætiske Ararat. "Khor Virap" oversættes som "dybt fangehul", og blev bygget af stedet for det tidligere kongelige fængsel, beliggende på det historiske sted Artashat. Det var dette fængsel, hvor de holdt Gregory the Illuminator, de første armenske katolikker, i hele 13 år. Derfor kommer det ikke som nogen overraskelse, at dette sted er et af de mest hellige steder for armeniere rundt om i verden. Ligeledes er det også det nærmeste punkt til Mount Ararat fra Armenien; meget ofte bliver dette sted nummer 1 grund til at besøge vores land!
Et andet sted, der ikke kan gå glip af, er Noravank. Det er en af ædelstenene i middelalderlig armensk arkitektur, beliggende højt blandt de fantastiske murstensrøde klipper for enden af Gnishik Canyon. Her vil du se den eneste afbildning af Gud Faderen i Armenien, som er lige så forbløffende som Jesu Kristi ansigt, der dukkede op på kuplen af Kirkens narthex. Bygget af orbelske adelsmænd, skiller den sig ud blandt vores kirker som graven for denne adelige familie, hvilket gør den unik, da det var absolut forbudt at begrave folk inde i en kirke siden det 5. århundrede.
Turen tager dig til Areni - 1 "Birds" Cave. I 2008 opdagede arkæologer flere af verdens ældste artefakter, herunder en lædersko og en vingård. Stedet, med udsigt over Arpa-floden nær byen Areni, hævdes at dateres mest til den tidlige bronzealder (omkring 5.000-6.000 år siden). Den indeholder også beviser for omfattende begravelsesritualer og landbrugspraksis.
Hvad angår "finishing touch" til denne tur, vil du få en chance for at smage og endda købe Armeniens berømte Areni-vin, lavet af den ældste druesort i hele verden. Vinen fås i flere vingårde i selve byen Areni, som vi gør et stop ved, inden vi afslutter turen. Som en del af turen vil gæsterne smage de mest berømte retter fra det traditionelle armenske køkken. Retterne er unikke med deres smag og appetitlige aroma, kun karakteristisk for det armenske køkken.
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- Spædbørn og småbørn kan køre i barnevogn eller klapvogn
- Der er adgang til offentlig transport i nærheden
- Spædbørn skal sidde på skødet af en voksen
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A very well-led day. We love Anahit, who is an extraordinary, funny, unifying, and clear guide. Very nice team with Marat the driver (who drives very well!). They will do their best to ensure everything goes as well as possible. Don't hesitate!
Dear guest, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you had such a great day with Anahit and Marat. We’ll be happy to share your kind words with them — they’ll certainly be very touched! Thank you for your trust and recommendation. We hope to welcome you back to Armenia again!
Great tour, perfect length, noravank is a must see. Anahit was bubbly, kept the energy high, super funny and full of local knowledge. She definitely made the trip memorable!
Dear guest! Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and found it to be the perfect length. We’re especially happy that Anahit made your experience so enjoyable with her energy, humor, and local knowledge. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with her. Thank you for recommending us, and we hope to welcome you back to Armenia again!
The tour was very interesting. The guide Anastasia was nice and knowledgeable, and the driver Edgar drove excellently. We visited Khor Virap with the wonderful view of Mount Ararat, then we moved on to visit the Areni cave, and finally the Noravank church. At the end of the tour, we listened to the secrets of Armenian wine and also tasted it. Recommended tour for the beauty and peace of the places visited.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted you enjoyed the tour and appreciate your kind words about Anastasia and Edgar. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you again on another adventure in Armenia.
Atmosphere very nice and plaisant
Thank you very much for your kind review! We are happy to hear that you enjoyed the atmosphere during your tour. It was a pleasure to have you with us, and we hope to welcome you back to Armenia again in the future.
The guide was so much kinder! It was a guide in English, so I could only understand it, He also taught me about the history of the places I visited, and I was able to visit various places efficiently! Lunch is not included, but it is a process that cannot be canceled, so you need to see +α.
Thank you for your kind review! We're delighted you had an enjoyable experience and found the tour both interesting and well organized. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you again in the future.
Special thanks to Gayane 👋❤️
Thank you so much for your kind words! ❤️ It was a pleasure serving you, and Gayane will be delighted to hear your appreciation. We look forward to welcoming you again!
Absolutely enjoyable day the south part of Armenia!. The tour is well structured, the size (18 people) is perfect, the transportation and the hospitality are great. We really enjoyed the whole tour. Of course, besides the amazing places that you visit, the energy and the commitment of our guide Anastasia was at the highest level. She was full of information, but in an entertaining way, having our attention all the way from start to end. And with the skills and dedication of the driver Marat, this was the best tour we had. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Armenia.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We’re delighted to hear that you had such a memorable experience exploring southern Armenia. It’s great to know the overall organization, comfort, and group atmosphere met your expectations. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again on another journey in Armenia.
Very wonderful day trip and tour guide she very knowledgeable and professional.
Thank you for your kind feedback. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the day trip and appreciated the professionalism and knowledge of your guide. We hope to welcome you again on another experience in Armenia.
Anastasia was our guide, and she was well organized, efficient, and straight to the point. She immediately inspired confidence and made the whole experience feel seamless. Marat, our driver, was also great—friendly, relaxed, and professional. The tour was absolutely worth it. The timing was perfect: not too long, with plenty of interesting places to see. The only additional cost was the entrance fee to the Birds' Cave (1,000 AMD), and there were four lunch options available (including one vegetarian option), all reasonably priced at around 4,000–5,000 AMD. On top of that, Anastasia went out of her way to help me arrange transportation from Areni to Jermuk to visit the hot springs, and she even made sure I arrived safely. 10/10 — highly recommended.
Thank you for your detailed review. We’re delighted to hear that you had such a smooth and enjoyable experience and that the overall organization, timing, and program met your expectations. It’s also wonderful to know you found the journey comfortable and well-structured, with good dining options along the way. We truly appreciate your recommendation and are especially glad that you felt well supported throughout your trip. We hope to welcome you again for another memorable experience in Armenia.
We were disappointed. The tour operator was Yerani Travel. The van was full and the seats were just big enough to fit you but not comfortable for any extended travel. They had a cooler that wasn’t cooling - so the water they handed out was warm, which was frustrating as the trip goes to the southern part of Armenia and it’s very very hot. I don’t recommend going this in summer at all actually. It’s literally torturous. The sites are amazing, but there’s definitely a lot to be walked on foot, lots of stairs and walking uphill, and in hot weather it’s anything but enjoyable. Then we were brought to a restaurant called Lchak. The food was horrible! The service too. Im from Armenia and I was ashamed that that was the food they were serving to people from other countries - while we are famous for our hospitality and great food! Then the AC broke in the van and that was our last straw - we took a cab from the last stop to go home, instead of waiting for them to get another van or drive 2 hrs in 95 degree weather with no AC. They need to do better with all the aspects of this tour. I rarely leave reviews - only when I’m really happy or really unhappy. People need to know what to expect here. Please be aware!
