Khor Virap, Noravank & Areni - 1 grotta con degustazione di vini Tour di gruppo
Descrizione
Inizia il tuo viaggio al Monastero di Khor Virap, dove una vista mozzafiato sul Monte Ararat crea un inizio indimenticabile. Prosegui verso la rinomata regione vinicola dell'Armenia ed esplora la Grotta Areni - 1, dove gli archeologi hanno scoperto la cantina più antica del mondo (con oltre 6.000 anni di età) e una scarpa in pelle di 5.500 anni. Visita lo splendido Monastero di Noravank, un capolavoro dell'architettura armena medievale incastonato tra le drammatiche scogliere di roccia rossa. Termina la giornata nel villaggio Areni, il cuore della vinificazione armena, con una degustazione di vini locali. Vivi il vino dove è stato creato per la prima volta e goditi una miscela perfetta di storia, cultura e sapore.
Opzioni del tour
Itinerario
Sebbene ci siano vari punti di riferimento storici in Armenia, il più antico e noto è probabilmente il biblico Monte Ararat. Questo è il motivo per cui il nostro tour promette una vista spettacolare dal punto più vicino possibile. Il monastero di Khor Virap si trova a circa un'ora di auto dalla capitale Yerevan e offre una vista straordinaria del simbolo che definisce l'Armenia: il maestoso Ararat. "Khor Virap" si traduce come "prigione profonda", ed è stato costruito sul luogo dell'ex prigione reale, situata nel sito storico di Artashat. Era questa prigione in cui tenevano Gregorio l'Illuminatore, il primo cattolico armeno, per ben 13 anni. Pertanto, non sorprende che questo posto sia uno dei luoghi più sacri per gli armeni di tutto il mondo. Allo stesso modo, è anche il punto più vicino al Monte Ararat dall'Armenia; molto spesso questo spot diventa il motivo numero 1 per visitare il nostro paese!
Un altro posto da non perdere è Noravank. È una delle gemme dell'architettura armena medievale, incastonata tra le splendide scogliere rosso mattone alla fine del Canyon Gnishik. Qui vedrai l'unica rappresentazione di Dio Padre in Armenia, che è altrettanto sorprendente quanto il volto di Gesù Cristo che apparve sulla cupola del nartece della Chiesa. Costruita da nobili orbeliani, spicca tra le nostre chiese come il sepolcro di questa nobile famiglia, rendendola unica poiché era assolutamente vietato seppellire persone all'interno di una chiesa sin dal V secolo.
Il tour ti porterà alla Grotta Areni - 1 “Uccelli”. Nel 2008, gli archeologi hanno scoperto molti dei manufatti più antichi del mondo, tra cui una scarpa in pelle e un'azienda vinicola. Il sito, che si affaccia sul fiume Arpa vicino alla città di Areni, dovrebbe risalire principalmente alla prima età del bronzo (circa 5.000-6.000 anni fa). Contiene anche prove di elaborati rituali di sepoltura e pratiche agricole.
Per quanto riguarda il "tocco finale" di questo tour, ti verrà data la possibilità di degustare e persino acquistare il rinomato vino Areni dell'Armenia, ottenuto dal vitigno più antico del mondo. Il vino è disponibile in diverse cantine nella stessa città di Areni, dove faremo una sosta prima di terminare il viaggio. Come parte del tour, gli ospiti degusteranno i piatti più famosi della cucina tradizionale armena. I piatti sono unici con il loro gusto e il loro aroma appetitoso, caratteristici solo della cucina armena.
Punti salienti
Cosa è incluso
Valutazioni dei viaggiatori
Informazioni importanti
- I neonati e i bambini piccoli possono essere portati in carrozzina o passeggino
- Sono disponibili trasporti pubblici nelle vicinanze
- I neonati devono sedere in grembo a un adulto
- Adatto a tutti i livelli di forma fisica
- Per motivi di sicurezza il viaggio potrebbe essere modificato o cancellato in caso di cattive condizioni meteorologiche.
Recensioni(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!
