Khor Virapへのプライベート全日帰り旅行 - Noravank - Terev-ropeway from Yerevan

I participated in this private tour on September 17 in a group of six. The full-day tour lasted 13 hours, making stops at such locations of historical significance: Khor Virap, Noravank and Tatev Monastery (via ropeway). Our driver, Levon, was very friendly and did his best to accommodate our needs. Our original booking was make with departure time at 8:00 am. In order to be able to eat a solid breakfast in our hotel, we requested to change the departure time to 9:00am; this means that our return time to Yerevan would also be pushed backed by one hour. Levon happily agreed to our request and arrived in our hotel at 8:40am to wait for us. Along the roads, Levon, who had no duties of a tour guide, brought to our attention the major landmarks and important settlements. Levon is also a very considerate person: during the long drive, he regularly asked us if we needed stops for using toilets. Between Noravank and Tatev, we asked Levon casually if it was possible to make a brief stop at Zorats Karer – a prehistoric archaeological site, which was not included in the tour. He once again agreed with no hesitation. We were brought back to our hotel safely at 10:00pm. Despite being tired, we thoroughly enjoyed the tour and saw more than we expected. Hyur is a great tour agency, and Levon is an excellent driver. I highly recommend this tour to those tourists who spend three or more days in Armenia.

Our driver Arakel was outstanding and really made the day. Very charming, ex football referee, he spoke very good english. He is the very best driver we have had. Safe on these sometimes challenging roads but at the same time able to drive at a good speed which helps on such a long driving day. We would recommend both him and the company Hyur to anyone. A British Couple

Absolutely wonderful trip with spectacular views of three Monasteries. Our driver Araqel welcomed us in from of the hotel, the entire trip was well scheduled with steady driving, Araqel took good care of us who helped with cable car ticket booking and lunch reservation - highly efficient and effective. Araqel also took us to enjoy the best view of Tatev which is truly breathtaking, many thanks and strongly recommend!!

My partner Sophie and I (Aus) were lucky enough to have Arthur Harutyunyan for our trip. Arthur was extremely prompt and friendly, enthusiastically utilising a translation app to chat and tell us about the areas we visited, himself, and general history of Armenia. He seemed to know people at every stop, and gave us behind the scenes insights into the local produce and agriculture, treating us to fresh peaches and brandy and a wine tasting. He was always seeking feedback and asking us if we wanted to do extras like stop and take photos- nothing seemed a hassle. He also persevered to make sure we got see Tatev and ride the cable car (even when up against an impending storm)- to quote him directly “we will make sure you get to see everything you want” His excellent driving should also be noted- he was always mindful of other (poor) drivers, and we never felt uneasy. We must also note the communication from the company before the trip commenced was excellent. 10/10 would recommend this wonderful trip and this agency.

Our guides were exceptional, thank you to Anna and our driver Harut. There was a small issue with the bus before we left, but it was well communicated in advance, and no impact on the experience overall. I have already visited these sites several times but having Anna's interesting insights gave new knowledge and insights I previously didn't know. Our tour was quite long, and at the midway point we stopped for lunch which was DELICIOUS! Yummy khorovats, salads, dips, and a selection of Armenian vodka, cognac, and wines, it was excellent. We will definitely come back for further tours

The southern Armenia tour with Hyur Service was the absolute highlight of my time in the country. We visited Khor Virap with its breathtaking views of Mount Ararat, the stunning red-rock canyon of Noravank, and finally Tatev Monastery — reached by the spectacular Wings of Tatev cable car and perched dramatically on the cliff’s edge. An unforgettable day from start to finish. What made it special, though, was Tamara. She has a real gift for storytelling — the kind of guide who doesn’t just recite dates but pulls you into the history until you actually feel it. Curious, generous with her time, and clearly in love with her country, she even arranged for me to stop at the Areni-1 cave, where I learned about the astonishingly ancient roots of winemaking in Armenia — a detour I’d never have thought to ask for and won’t forget. It’s a long day of driving, but she kept the energy up the whole way, even with a few sweet treats along the road to keep me going. By the end I felt I understood Armenia, not just seen it.

Awesome trip made even better by our guide Marina and bus driver Levon !

Awesome ride with the extremely delicate driver Lavon, who drove a comfortable bus like a cruiser, accompanied by the virtuoso guide Nina, who magically led a parallel tour in two languages, managing to be original and interesting for both Russian-speaking tourists and the English-speaking part of the group. For the trip, we visited Choir Virap - the best place to capture Ararat (and that's the true truth), the amazing Noravanck, popped to a superb dinner with the extremely welcoming owner of a home cafe, tables breaking down with treats and drinks. Next we went to the cable car "Wings of Tatev", where we got to the real fairy tale. The Tatev Monastery, in the sunset, appeared to us as a real treasure. No words can convey the full range of feelings and emotions, much less photographs. You just have to see it. I strongly recommend the tour to those who are not afraid of long hours of travel and long to see more during their stay in Armenia than Republic Square and Vernissage in Yerevan. I would like to thank guide Nina separately for the wonderful atmosphere throughout the trip, the extremely fascinating narratives about the locations of our trip and the openness to any questions. Thank you very much, we will definitely be back!

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Had a wonderful private day tour of Khor virap monastery and Tatev. Arekel, who drove us was very good, informative and jovial.

We were lucky enough to have Hratch as our driver during our trip, and we can only recommend him wholeheartedly. Punctual, highly professional, and always in good spirits, he made every ride pleasant and stress-free. He's also genuinely kind and pleasant to be around, which made the whole experience even better. Thanks again, Hratch — you made our trip so much better!