Khor Virap Monastery, Noravank Monastery, Tatev Monastery (wayback on Wings of Tatev Ropeway)

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This tour visits Khor Virap monastery, a great place to embrace the most picturesque views of Mount Ararat. Then comes Noravank monastery complex, magnificent in its construction, as the church of Holy Mother of God is 2-storied monastery. The last stop is in Tatev monastery, a spiritual center, that had an outstanding scientific and political significance. The monastery is surrounded by beautiful...

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Meeting point

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What to expect

Route
1
Stop: Meeting point

Place: Armenia, Yerevan, Mikayel Nalbandyan Street, 96

Description: The preferred seats inside the vehicle are not reserved in advance.

2
Stop: Khor Virap Monastery

Place: Khor Virap monastery, Lusarat village, Ararat marz, Armenia

Description: Khor Virap is the most famous pilgrimage site in Armenia, as it is directly connected with the adoption of Christianity. As a state religion, Christianity in Armenia was adopted in 301 due to endeavors of Saint Gregory The Illuminator, who, before converting King Trdat The 3rd to Christianity, was imprisoned in the dungeon, over which a church of Khor Virap monastery was built in the 17th century. From the monastery one can admire the stunning view of the Biblical Mount Ararat.

Admission is free

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Stop: Noravank Monastery

Place: Noravank, Armenia, Vayots Dzor Marz

Description: Passing a narrow road, surrounded by rocks of hundred caves, one discovers a scene of harmony of architecture with nature. The monastery, enshrined with fine architectural solutions and luxurious embellishments, is one of the brightest examples of Armenian architecture of the 13th century. Noravank consists of St. Karapet, St. Gregory The Illuminator churches and St. Astvatsatsin (Holy Mother of God) two-storey church, which is notable for its ideal constructive and sculptural work.

Admission is free

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lunch: Lunch stop

Description: Optional lunch in the local traditional restaurant on own expense. One may choose between 3 different options: Option 1 (vegeterian) – 3500 AMD per person Option 2 – 3900 AMD per person Option 3 – 4500 AMD per person *Take with you cash Drams: it is not always possible to pay for lunch in the restaurant by Credit Card

Place: Restaurant

Kitchen: Armenian

The event is paid by the client: approximately the undefined - undefined per person

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Stop: Tatev Monastery

Place: Tatev monastery, Tatev village, Syunik marz, Armenia

Description: Among the architectural pillars of Zangezour, the monastery of Tatev does not have its "rivals". It used to be the wealthiest medieval monastery in Armenia. Besides being a religious center, Tatev was also the important strategical center of Syunik kingdom. Being situated on a naturally defended place, Tatev monastery has always been an impregnable fortress for alien. In non-stable political conditions several secret ways in the territory of the fortress led to the canyon and served as a link between the monastery and the external world.

Admission is free

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Stop: Wings of Tatev Ropeway

Place: Tatev wings, Armenia, Syunik Marz, Tatev wings cable car

Description: Church bells were ringing loud in Tatev on October 16 of 2010, heralding the launch of a program to revive a medieval monastic complex and the opening of "Wings of Tatev Ropeway". The 5.7 km ropeway, built within 11 months, passes through a deep gorge of the River Vorotan and over hills, covered with lush forests. The tramway is supported by three towers between its two terminals. One terminal is on a hill, overlooking the village of Halidzor and the other is near Tatev Monastery, on the road to Tatev village. Two cabins operate at once, traveling in opposite directions. There are 6 cables altogether (3 for each cabin), each uniquely foreseen for the specifications of this project. Within about 11 minutes a tramway cabin takes passengers, 30 at a time, from the village of Halidzor to the magnificent complex of Tatev.

The event is included in the price

The price includes

  • Wi-Fi in transport
  • Bottled water
  • Entrance fees indicated in the itinerary
  • Comfortable transport
  • Professional guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle

What to take with you

Don't forget to take with you:
  • Warm clothes
  • Comfortable shoes
Do not forget to consider the restrictions when choosing an excursion:
Open clothes while visiting monasteries

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