Group Tour to Tegher, Voskevaz Wine Factory and Hovhannavank
Description
Discover the rich heritage of Armenia in this half-day tour featuring historic sites and local flavors. Start at the stunning Tegher Monastery, renowned for its stunning location and architectural beauty, offering spectacular views of Mount Aragats. This tour is perfect for families and history buffs alike, providing a unique blend of culture and cuisine. Next, enjoy a guided visit to Voskevaz Wine Factory, where you'll learn about traditional Armenian winemaking and savor a wine tasting session. Finally, visit Hovhannavank Monastery, perched above the Kasagh River gorge, where the serene environment invites you to reflect on its medieval architecture. - Duration: 5-6 hours with a start time of 09:00 - Explore the historic Hovhannavank Monastery and its breathtaking views - Experience Armenian winemaking at Voskevaz, including a wine tasting - Visit Tegher Monastery, known for its tranquility and scenic beauty
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The church complex Tegher is situated on the southern slope of Mount Aragats. It consists of a church and an anteroom and was built in the 13th century under the patronage of Vache Vachutian's wife – Mamakhatun. The anteroom is of great interest, on the roof of which, from the south-western and north-western corners, small chapel-like churches were built. This anteroom has a special place among the architectural monuments of Armenia, due to its costructional composition. There is a stunning view, opening from the territory of the complex to Byurakan observatory.
Established in 1932, "Voskevaz" wine factory offers its visitors to taste wonderous and truly inspiring assortment of wines. The thing that makes this winery even special is that here wines are produced using both modern wine-making technology and old karases (traditional vessels for wine aging), made in the 19th century. During the tour you will visit wine cellars, explore the history of the factory, as well as learn about the peculiarities of wine-making.
Hovhannavank monastery bears the name of John the Baptist. The oldest church here is the one-naved basilica, built in the 5th century. In the 13th century, under the patronage of Vachutian dukes, new buildings were added. The portal of the main church, which is embellished with evangelical motifs, is of great interest.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(20)
I had a wonderful experience on this tour and would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Armenia. The itinerary is very well thought out and offers a perfect balance of history, culture, and local flavors. We first visited the beautiful Hovhannavank and Tegher Monasteries, where we learned about Armenia's rich religious and architectural heritage. The tour concluded with a guided visit and wine tasting at Voskevaz Winery, which was an excellent way to experience Armenia's ancient winemaking traditions. Our tour guide, Inna, was exceptionally knowledgeable and shared fascinating historical insights about each destination. Our driver, Ara, ensured a safe and comfortable journey throughout the day. Despite the large size of our group, they managed everything seamlessly and made sure everyone had an enjoyable experience. I also appreciated the English-language engaging and informative winery tour led by Gohar at Voskevaz Winery. Overall, this was an excellent tour with a great itinerary, professional staff, and memorable experiences. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking to explore Armenia's cultural heritage and renowned wine traditions.
Every destination was beautiful and full of history and culture. The visit to Voskevaz Wine Factory was a wonderful experience with excellent wines and a welcoming atmosphere. Everything was perfectly organized, the transportation was comfortable, and the guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about sharing Armenia’s history. The timing at each stop was just right, allowing us to fully enjoy every place. I truly loved every moment of this trip and would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Armenia. Thank you for such an amazing and memorable day!
We enjoyed the tour in the 2 monasteries where we learned plenty of things about Armenian history and Culture. The bus was clean, well air-conditioned and both driver Arog and guide Nina were lovely and helpful
It was perfect excursion with beautiful landscape, temples and tasting wines. Thank you our guide Nina
We had a wonderful day on the Group Tour to Tegher, Voskevaz Wine Factory, and Hovhannavank with Hyur Service. The itinerary was well planned, with a great mix of history, beautiful scenery, and local wine tasting. A special thank you to our guide, Nina, who was knowledgeable, engaging, and passionate about Armenia’s history and culture. She explained everything clearly, answered all our questions, and made the tour enjoyable from start to finish. Our driver, Aro, was professional, friendly, and drove safely throughout the day, making the journey comfortable and relaxing. The monasteries were breathtaking, the visit to Voskevaz Wine Factory was a highlight, and everything ran on time. We highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Armenia. Thank you, Nina and Aro, for making our day so memorable!
Excellent service very nice tour guide with good knowledge of Armenian history. The service is very good. The bus driver it’s very good. He’s driving verynice very slowly. The comfort in the bus very good. I am very happy and I appreciate for everything very nice. Thank you very much for your service.
Our tour guide was one in a million! We took the tour on 7/4. She and our driver were amazing.
We are deeply thankful for your kind feedback! We’re ready to organize more wonderful experiences for you!
Positive experience from the meeting point near Piazza della Repubblica until the return. Very punctual and the guide was very knowledgeable.
La ringraziamo molto per il suo gentile commento. Siamo felici che l’esperienza sia stata positiva dall’inizio alla fine, con puntualità e una guida preparata. Sarà un piacere accoglierla nuovamente in Armenia con Hyur Service.
Good half day tour, our guide Manya was incredible
Thanks a lot for the kind review! We’re excited to host you on your next visit to Armenia!
A wonderful and easy trip, yet full of historical facts. Accompanying Arpie is a pleasure.
Спасибо большое за отзыв! Всегда с радостью организуем Ваш отдых!
