Khor Virap, Noravank och Areni - 1 grotta med vinprovning Gruppresa
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Börja din resa på Khor Virap Monastery, där hisnande utsikt över Mount Ararat skapar en oförglömlig start. Fortsätt till Armeniens berömda vinregion och utforska Areni - 1 Cave, där arkeologer upptäckte världens äldsta kända vingård (över 6000 år gammal) och en 5 500 år gammal lädersko. Besök det fantastiska Noravank-klostret, ett mästerverk av medeltida armenisk arkitektur som ligger bland dramatiska röda klippor. Avsluta dagen i Areni by, hjärtat av armenisk vintillverkning, med en provning av lokala viner. Upplev vin där det först skapades och njut av en perfekt blandning av historia, kultur och smak.
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Även om det finns olika historiska landmärken i Armenien, är det äldsta och mest kända förmodligen det bibliska berget Ararat. Det är därför vår turné lovar en spektakulär utsikt från närmaste möjliga plats. Khor Virap-klostret ligger ungefär en timmes bilresa från huvudstaden Jerevan och erbjuder en fantastisk utsikt över Armeniens utmärkande symbol - den majestätiska Ararat. "Khor Virap" översätts som "djup fängelsehåla" och byggdes av platsen för det tidigare kungliga fängelset, beläget på den historiska platsen Artashat. Det var detta fängelse där de höll Gregory the Illuminator, de första armeniska katoliserna, i hela 13 år. Därför kommer det inte som någon överraskning att denna plats är en av de heligaste platserna för armenier runt om i världen. På samma sätt är det också den närmaste punkten till berget Ararat från Armenien; mycket ofta blir denna plats den främsta anledningen att besöka vårt land!
En annan plats som inte kan missas är Noravank. Det är en av pärlorna i medeltida armenisk arkitektur, inbäddat högt bland de fantastiska tegelröda klipporna i slutet av Gnishik Canyon. Här kommer du att se den enda avbildningen av Gud Fadern i Armenien, som är lika häpnadsväckande som Jesu Kristi ansikte som dök upp på kupolen på kyrkans narthex. Byggd av orbelska adelsmän, sticker den ut bland våra kyrkor som graven för denna adliga familj, vilket gör den unik eftersom det var absolut förbjudet att begrava människor i en kyrka sedan 400-talet.
Turen tar dig till Areni - 1 "Birds" Cave. År 2008 upptäckte arkeologer flera av världens äldsta artefakter, inklusive en lädersko och en vingård. Platsen, med utsikt över floden Arpa nära staden Areni, påstås mestadels datera till tidig bronsålder (ca 5 000-6 000 år sedan). Den innehåller också bevis på utarbetade begravningsritualer och jordbruksmetoder.
Vad som gäller "finishing touch" till denna turné, kommer du att få en chans att smaka och till och med köpa Armeniens berömda Areni-vin, gjort av den äldsta druvsorten i hela världen. Vinet finns på flera vingårdar i själva staden Areni, som vi kommer att göra ett stopp vid innan vi avslutar resan. Som en del av turnén kommer gästerna att smaka på de mest kända rätterna från det traditionella armeniska köket. Rätterna är unika med sin smak och aptitretande arom, karaktäristiska endast för det armeniska köket.
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- Spädbarn och små barn kan åka i barnvagn eller sittvagn
- Kollektivtrafiksalternativ finns i närheten
- Spädbarn måste sitta i knät på en vuxen
- Lämplig för alla fysiska konditionsnivåer
- Av säkerhetsskäl kan resan ändras eller avbokas vid dåliga väderförhållanden.
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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!
This tour was a fantastic value. Our guide Nektar kept us on time so we were able to enjoy all the stops fully. She adeptly handled both Russian speaking and English speaking travelers. All the sites were interesting and Nektar shared a wealth of information. Our driver was also excellent and very friendly. Everyone was made to feel very welcome.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We’re delighted to hear that you had such an enjoyable experience and that the day was well organized, allowing you to fully appreciate each stop. It’s great to know the experience felt welcoming and informative throughout. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you again on another tour in Armenia.
The tour overall is good. The tour guide gave enough information but she spoke very fast and was rushing all time in the tour. The pace could be slower.
Thank you for your feedback. We are glad to hear you found the tour informative. We also appreciate your comments regarding the pace, and we will take them into consideration to improve the experience for future guests.
We had a wonderful day, and this tour was one of the highlights of our trip to Armenia. The itinerary was very well organized, and the landscapes were spectacular. A special thanks to our guide, who not only explained the history and monuments but also immersed us in the heart of Armenian culture, traditions, and the identity of this extraordinary people. Thanks to her passion and expertise, we understood the country we were visiting much better. The view of Mount Ararat from Khor Virap and the visit to Noravank will remain among the most beautiful memories of our trip. We highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to discover authentic Armenia.
Thank you for your kind feedback. We are very pleased to hear that you had such a memorable experience and appreciated the organization and cultural insight during the tour. We truly value your recommendation and hope to welcome you again in the future.
Edgar and Anastasia were super friendly! A really good and informative tour.
Thank you for your kind feedback. We are glad to hear that you had a positive and informative experience and appreciated the service during your tour. We hope to welcome you again in the future.
