Private Tour to Khor Virap with Mt Ararat View
Description
Khor Virap Monastery offers the most breathtaking views of the Biblical Mt. Ararat. The monastery holds significant religious and historical importance - sight where Saint Gregory the Illuminator was imprisoned and Christianity took its start in Armenia.
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The Khor Virap monastery is located about an hour’s drive away from the capital Yerevan, and offers an amazing view of Armenia’s defining symbol – the majestic Ararat. “Khor Virap” translates as “deep dungeon”, and was built of the place of the former royal prison, located on the historical site of Artashat. It was this very prison in which they kept Gregory the Illuminator, the first Armenian Catholicos, for a whole 13 years. Therefore, it comes as no surprise that this place is one of the most sacred spots for Armenians around the world. Likewise, it’s also the closest point to the Mount Ararat from Armenia; very often this spot becomes the number 1 reason to visit our country!
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Possible languages: English, Russian. In case the tour is organized in other language, changes of the prices are possible.
Reviews(4)
Fire excursion all liked just the gun I'll go again, very interesting told driver fire drove neat and very fun
Уважаемая Аня, Благодарим за доверие и надеемся, что в следующий раз мы сможем порадовать вас еще больше! Будем рады приветсвовать Вас вновь в нашей прекрасной стране. С наилучшими пожеланиями, Команда ''Ерани Травел''
Comfortable, quite informative 3h tour to the one of the most beautiful places in Armenia. Special thanks to Naira V. and her guidance :)
Easy booking, a friendly driver and a good quality minivan. The site is of a very high significance in the Armenian culture and certainly worthwhile visiting! Khor Virap is a beautiful fortified compound with a very nice Classical Armenian Church. Do not miss to descend into the deep underground dungeon itself, Khor Virap. Unfortunately, on the day of our visit, the heavy fog prevented us from seeing Ararat -- just a small hiccup...
Yerani Tour is excellent. I didn’t get the discount for taking 3 tours, but they replaced it with airport-hotel-airport!
Dear Guest, Thank you for rating us with 5* review , your satisfaction are our main goal, we are happy to know that you enjoyed your trips with our provided travel services. Hope will have chance to host you again in Armenia. Best Regards Yerani Travel team
