Khor Virap Noravank Areni Jermuk Tour from Yerevan
Description
This tour offers a perfect mix of history, nature, and wellness. You'll visit the iconic Khor Virap with views of Mount Ararat, explore the stunning Noravank Monastery, and relax in the spa town of Jermuk, famous for its hot springs and waterfall. The journey also includes a stop at the Arch of Dreams and wine tasting in the ancient Areni region—making it a rich, scenic, and unforgettable experience.
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Many people know that Armenia is the first Christian country in the world. It was officially accepted in 301 when Grigor was released from the capital's prison, which was here before. He was imprisoned here for 13 years for his Christian faith. Being the last hope of the sick king, he cured him, after which the king accepted Christianity as the state religion. At the same time, the best view of Mount Ararat opens from here. Being very close to Ararat gives you the opportunity to see the entire structure of the mountain and admire its beauty.
Medieval Armenian taste and architectural talent were interblended in Noravank, founded in the 9th century, this monastery developed in the 13th and 14th centuries. Surrounded by high red-coloured mountains and built from stones taken from those rocks, Noravank harmoniously complements the local landscape, remaining unique in its kind.
Arriving in Jermuk, we go to see the waterfall. The 68-70 meter high "Mermaid's Braids" waterfall tells us the legend of a forbidden love. According to this legend, a prince curses his daughter for meeting her lover, and then she turns into stone. Her hair still flows in the form of water, which is why the waterfall gets the name "Mermaid's Braids."
At the end of the tour, we visit the center of winemaking in the village of Areni, where we are hosted by the Areni Wine Factory. Our guests can taste different types of Armenian wines, including those made from Areni grapes. We will also see the cellar, where the wines are stored, and on the upper floor, there's a nice cafe.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(296)
Our tour guide Anahit was excellent. She went out of her way to make sure we all understood the sites, and she was very friendly and patient. Her English explanations were very good and accurate. I highly recommend this tour.
This was one of my best trips. Professional team, well-organized and very safe. The guide Lili was beyond knowledgeable and helpful. All the information provided by her throughout the tour was very interesting. Being born in the places that we visited, i found out a lot of new and interesting details about those places from Lili. I greatly enjoyed each moment and am highly recommending. If you ever visit Armenia, make sure to book your tours through One Way Tour and attend one of Lili’s tours. Promise you will enjoy it. She also took the best pictures of me🤗
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Gor was very knowledgeable and kind. It was a hot day and he made sure to always stand where there was shade or a place for the group to sit down. Plenty of water and time to enjoy each spot, both with the guide and on our own.
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Very nice Trip accross Armenia. Perfect way to discover more than Yerevan. Thanks to Ana for the tour, she was very kind and helpful. We really enjoy the day ! Shnorakalyutun
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- The itinerary is ambitious but also leaves relatively little time at each site. - Lunch stop was at an awful food court hangar. - Wine tasting totally underwhelming — they poured so little in the glass you could barely sense the wine (which turned out to be undrinkable, anyway). This stop should be entirely cut out. - Air conditioning in the car wasn’t functioning. This is unacceptable for a mid-summer excursion.
Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback. We’re glad you found the itinerary interesting, although we’re sorry that some aspects of the experience did not meet your expectations. The itinerary is indeed quite ambitious, as the goal is to give travelers the opportunity to see several highlights in one day, which naturally means that the time at individual locations is limited. We’re also sorry that the lunch and wine tasting did not meet your expectations. We’ll take your comments into consideration when reviewing these parts of the itinerary. Most importantly, we sincerely apologize for the discomfort caused by the air conditioning. A comfortable temperature is especially important during a summer tour, and we understand how frustrating this must have been. We’ll make sure your feedback is passed to the team responsible for transportation. Thank you again for your honest feedback — it helps us improve the experience for future travelers.
The tour guide speaks good english. She explained the history of Armenia, the symbols, the borders and relationship with neighboring countries etc. Very informative. The tour itenary itself is good, just a bit tiring with the 12 full hours, in july hot sun.
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Tour professionally led by Anna and her driver, always on top of the group's interests. Thank you very much.
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Very beautiful ANAHED Good time Good trip it was long trip but making my day better Thank you very much
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I had Anahit as my tour guide for this trip and a second trip to Tatev. She is friendly and shares clear information. There is enough time to listen to explanations and see the sights afterwards. The organisation was great. The only negative is Hin Areni, the food was not good at all and the wine tasting is less than one full sip. The lady at the winery was not very knowledgeable. I did 4 tours in total with One way and can recommend them.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your trips and that Anahit helped make your experience memorable with her friendly approach and informative guiding. We'll be sure to pass along your kind words to her. We also appreciate your honest feedback about the lunch and wine tasting at Hin Areni. We're sorry that this part of the experience didn't meet your expectations. Your comments have been noted, and we'll discuss them with our partner to help improve the experience for future guests. Thank you again for your recommendation. We hope to welcome you back to Armenia for more adventures in the future!
Very nice tour. The guide Gor took care of us well even thou we are only a few English speakers. The several stops are beautiful. The guests get along well in the car.
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