Private Tour to Khor Virap, Noravank, Bird Cave and Jermuk Waterfall
Duration
11 hours
Languages
English, Russian
This experience will show the whole beauty of the southern part of Armenia, during which you will visit the main pilgrimage site - Khor Virap, Noravank monastery, the ancient Bird cave and Jermuk waterfall.
Then you will head towards the south of the country, which offers great landscapes. Passing a narrow road, surrounded by rocks of hundred caves, you will discover a scene of harmony of architecture with nature. Surrounded by red rocks, you will see Noravank monastery, which has one of the finest architectural solutions and luxurious embellishments and is one of the brightest examples of Armenian architecture of the 13th century.
In the main wine region of the country - Areni village, you will visit Bird Cave known as Areni 1, where during the excavations a 6100-year-old winery was found, as well as the world's oldest leather shoe (5500 years old) and is now kept in the History museum in Yerevan. You can also visit one of the wineries if you wish, or simply buy some homemade wine sold on the streets.
Your last stop will be in the spa town Jermuk, famous for its mineral water and hot springs. You will have a nice walk in the town where you can taste the mineral water passing by the Gallery of Waters, which is a must-visit place. There are pipes in the walls and the water flows from there into stone urns and the water temperature is shown next to the pipe. The waters are different and each of them is believed to have different properties and, accordingly, cure of a different disease.
And finally you will see Jermuk waterfall that falls from a height of 70 meters into the gorge of Arpa River. It is a true miracle of Armenian Highlands. It reminds of hair flowing freely, and therefore locals call it “Mermaid’s hair.”
At the end of the tour, you will be taken back to Yerevan.
Highlights:
visit the main pilgrimage site of Armenia - Khor Virap
explore the ancient cave where the world's oldest leather shoe was found
find out why Noravank fascinates all the visitors
admire the beauty of Jermuk waterfall located in Jermuk spa town
Includes:
a driver (guide)
Yerevan pick-up and drop-off
private minivan transportation
Not included:
entrance fees to attractions
Areni cave ticket (around $4)
meals
professional English-speaking guide ($65)
Then you will head towards the south of the country, which offers great landscapes. Passing a narrow road, surrounded by rocks of hundred caves, you will discover a scene of harmony of architecture with nature. Surrounded by red rocks, you will see Noravank monastery, which has one of the finest architectural solutions and luxurious embellishments and is one of the brightest examples of Armenian architecture of the 13th century.
In the main wine region of the country - Areni village, you will visit Bird Cave known as Areni 1, where during the excavations a 6100-year-old winery was found, as well as the world's oldest leather shoe (5500 years old) and is now kept in the History museum in Yerevan. You can also visit one of the wineries if you wish, or simply buy some homemade wine sold on the streets.
Your last stop will be in the spa town Jermuk, famous for its mineral water and hot springs. You will have a nice walk in the town where you can taste the mineral water passing by the Gallery of Waters, which is a must-visit place. There are pipes in the walls and the water flows from there into stone urns and the water temperature is shown next to the pipe. The waters are different and each of them is believed to have different properties and, accordingly, cure of a different disease.
And finally you will see Jermuk waterfall that falls from a height of 70 meters into the gorge of Arpa River. It is a true miracle of Armenian Highlands. It reminds of hair flowing freely, and therefore locals call it “Mermaid’s hair.”
At the end of the tour, you will be taken back to Yerevan.
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With GetExperience since 2022
Meeting point
Yerevan, Armenia
Free cancellation
Plans are subject to change, and sometimes unexpectedly. So you can cancel your event free of charge 24 hours before the start.