Khor Virap, Noravank & Areni - 1 grotte avec dégustation de vin
Description
Commencez votre voyage au monastère de Khor Virap, où une vue imprenable sur le mont Ararat crée un départ inoubliable. Continuez vers la célèbre région viticole arménienne et explorez la grotte Areni - 1, où les archéologues ont découvert la plus ancienne cave connue du monde (plus de 6 000 ans) et une chaussure en cuir vieille de 5 500 ans. Visitez le superbe monastère de Noravank, chef-d'œuvre de l'architecture arménienne médiévale situé au milieu de spectaculaires falaises de roche rouge. Terminez votre journée dans le village d'Areni, cœur de la viticulture arménienne, par une dégustation de vins locaux. Découvrez le vin là où il a été créé pour la première fois et profitez d'un mélange parfait d'histoire, de culture et de saveur.
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Bien qu'il existe divers sites historiques en Arménie, le plus ancien et le plus connu est probablement le mont biblique Ararat. C'est pourquoi notre circuit promet une vue spectaculaire depuis l'endroit le plus proche possible. Le monastère de Khor Virap est situé à environ une heure de route de la capitale Erevan et offre une vue imprenable sur le symbole déterminant de l'Arménie - le majestueux Ararat. «Khor Virap» se traduit par «donjon profond», et a été construit à l'endroit de l'ancienne prison royale, située sur le site historique d'Artashat. C'était cette prison dans laquelle ils ont gardé Grégoire l'Illuminateur, le premier catholicos arménien, pendant 13 ans. Par conséquent, il n'est pas surprenant que cet endroit soit l'un des endroits les plus sacrés pour les Arméniens du monde entier. De même, c’est aussi le point le plus proche du mont Ararat depuis l’Arménie; très souvent cet endroit devient la raison numéro 1 de visiter notre pays!
Un autre endroit à ne pas manquer est Noravank. C'est l'un des joyaux de l'architecture arménienne médiévale, niché au milieu des superbes falaises rouge brique au bout du canyon de Gnishik. Ici, vous verrez la seule et unique représentation de Dieu le Père en Arménie, qui est tout aussi étonnante que le visage de Jésus-Christ qui est apparu sur le dôme du narthex de l'Église. Construit par des nobles orbeliens, il se distingue parmi nos églises comme le sépulcre de cette noble famille, ce qui le rend unique puisqu'il était absolument interdit d'enterrer des personnes à l'intérieur d'une église depuis le 5ème siècle.
La visite vous mènera à la grotte Areni - 1 «Oiseaux». En 2008, les archéologues ont découvert plusieurs des objets les plus anciens du monde, notamment une chaussure en cuir et une cave. Le site, surplombant la rivière Arpa près de la ville d'Areni, est revendiqué à ce jour principalement à l'âge du bronze ancien (il y a environ 5 000 à 6 000 ans). Il contient également des preuves de rituels funéraires élaborés et de pratiques agricoles.
En ce qui concerne la «touche finale» de cette visite, vous aurez la chance de goûter et même d'acheter le célèbre vin Areni d'Arménie, fabriqué à partir du plus ancien cépage du monde. Le vin est disponible dans plusieurs établissements vinicoles de la ville même d'Areni, où nous ferons une halte avant de terminer le voyage. Dans le cadre de la visite, les clients dégusteront les plats les plus célèbres de la cuisine traditionnelle arménienne. Les plats sont uniques avec leur goût et leur arôme appétissant, caractéristiques uniquement de la cuisine arménienne.
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Informations importantes
- Landau ou poussette possible pour les bébés et enfants en bas âge
- Transports en commun disponibles à proximité
- Les enfants en bas âge doivent être assis sur les genoux d'un adulte
- Convient à toutes les conditions physiques
- Pour des raisons de sécurité, le voyage peut être modifié ou annulé en cas de mauvaises conditions météorologiques.
Avis(354)
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!
