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Half Day Private Tour to Khor Virap: Explore Armenian Apostolic Church and Scenic Mount Ararat Views
4.9
15 Ratings
Lusarat
This 4-hour journey provides an opportunity to visit the most prominent pilgrimage destination of the Armenian Apostolic Church - Khor Virap Monastery. It is located adjacent to the snowy slopes of Mount Ararat, promoting a breathtaking view of the mountain, which is a national emblem of Armenia.Â
The trip includes pick up and drop off services.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Khor Virap - The Khor Virap monastery is set against the backdrop of the snow-covered slopes of Mount Ararat, providing a breathtaking view of this emblematic peak of Armenia.\n\nIt is the historical site where Grigor Luisavorich (St. Gregory the Illuminator) was confined for over a decade before he healed King Trdat III from an illness. This event led to the embrace of Christianity as the state religion of Armenia in 301 AD. \n\nIndeed, the term Khor Virap translates to \
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What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
Location
Khor Virap
Highway 11 - Near the village of Pokr Vedi, Artashat
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(15 Ratings)
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Katjushcka
Aug 28, 2023
Great experience! - Our driver and the trip were great! The driver had such warming smile and was very customer service minded! He picked us up from the agreed spot and was waiting us there on time. He wanted to buy us some water and he waited for us the entire time we were seeing the sights. We also stopped to take photos a bit further from Khor Virap, he knew a perfect spot! Then he dropped us to the Verbissge market where me and my partner conveniently continued our day on our own :) Highly recommended if you want to see Khor Virap but dont have time for a whole day trip. The trip took us ~3h but it depends for example on how long you want to see the sights.
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Dkaralekas
Aug 11, 2023
Khor Virap - Visiting Khor Virap was an unforgettable journey into Armenia's rich history and breathtaking landscapes. The tour expertly combined cultural immersion with stunning views of Mount Ararat. The awe-inspiring silhouette of the ancient monastery against the backdrop of the majestic mountain was truly a sight to behold. Exploring the underground chambers where Saint Gregory was imprisoned added a deep spiritual dimension to the experience. The driver's passion and knowledge brought the site to life, providing captivating stories and historical context. This tour is an absolute must.
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D8973jvericg
Jul 9, 2023
Khor Virap tour, highly recommended - Very nice driver, with a good level in english. Great tour/visit. I would recommend to do this tour/visit, and also recommend this company.
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Daria
Aug 5, 2022
Armenian hospitality with the best view on the Ararat mountain - We had a tour with professional guide Arman.
He was very attentive to our questions and could speak both English and Russian very well which was useful for our international company.
Arman told us about the highlights of the Armenian history in a manner which was very easy to remember and to understand. It’s a real art to make history not boring and not too complicated.
He has also told us about Armenian traditions, wine making, alphabet and meaning of words.
The pick up was on time and just in front of our accommodation. We got a comfortable minivan with airco and a professional driver Artur. They even had a bottle of water for us.
And the view on the Ararat mountain is just the best you can get.
Thank you for this experience!
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Yuhan_f
May 31, 2022
Amazing - Everything is fantastic. Driver Artur was super helpful: he picked me up at my hotel punctually and the journey to Khor virap was very smooth…
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Adam_s
Jul 3, 2021
Excellent way to see one of Armenia’s star attractions - I had a spare morning in Yerevan and wanted to get out of the city, and this visit to Khor Virap was an excellent use of my time. The driver showed up a few minutes early in a very nice van and waited, and the drive took approximately 45 minutes each way. He offered to stop for photos or anything else along the way, and when we arrived at Khor Virap, he waited patiently for me as I explored. I have only good things to say about this company. Thank you for a great morning!
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Victoria
Feb 22, 2020
Khor Virap - highly recommended - Thanks a lot to Land of Noah company for our fantastic tour to Khor Virap which was perfectly organized at a VERY short notice (tour request was sent at 8pm on the previous day and the company confirmed our pick up details etc. within a couple of minutes).
The service was excellent and we truly enjoyed the tour - Khor Virap is a magical place and definitely worth visiting.
Our guide is simply the best guide we've ever met - very knowledgeable and highly competent. She answered all our questions and kept us constantly entertained with fascinating facts about the country.
10/10 - highly recommended!
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Marieclairedxb
Dec 29, 2019
Khor Virap tour - I highly recommend this tour - our guide, Arman and driver arrived promptly at our hotel to escort us to Khor Virap which is a short drive from Yerevan. Arman was very knowledgeable and spoke excellent English, and provided us with the history behind the monastery as well as some general background to Armenia and the evolution of Yerevan as the country’s capital. Thank you to Land of Noah travel and we look forward to joining you on another tour when we are back in Armenia!
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Peter
Nov 25, 2019
Great simple trip from Yerevan - Close to the city so an easy transfer and a great experience and worth it for the views. The transfer was on time and well organised
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Erick_e
Jun 30, 2023
It was good. - We did the tour in two hours. It should be promoted differently and given a 3 hour option for cheaper.
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