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Khor Virap, Areni old wine factory, Noravank, Jermuk, Jermuk waterfall

Khor Virap Monastry

Road to Noravank

Noravank

Noravank 2

Jermuk waterfall

Areni Cave

Khor Virap, Areni old wine factory, Noravank, Jermuk, Jermuk waterfall

Car Tour (driving guide)

Joined 2026

Chris K.

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Yerevan

Arabic, Armenian (Native), English, French, Turkish

11 hours

Private tour (only you and Chris K.)

Up to 4 people

This scenic, full-day Armenian tour combines history, nature, and culture. It features the Khor Virap monastery (stunning Mount Ararat views, Saint Gregory's pit), Areni (ancient wine village/cave), Noravank Monastery (red cliff scenery), and Jermuk (waterfall and mineral water spa), offering a mix of spirituality, archaeology, and wine tasting in the Vayots Dzor region.

Itinerary

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08:30 AM

Meeting Point

Your accommodation

- Picking up from your hotel, or rented apartment

11:20 AM

Khor Virap Monastery

Khor Virap Monastery (5th–17th Century): Located directly on the Armenian-Turkish border, this is the most iconic viewpoint for the biblical Mount Ararat. It is famously known as the place where Saint Gregory the Illuminator was imprisoned for 13 years before converting King Trdat III to Christianity in 301 AD.

12:10 PM

Noravank Monastery

Situated in a narrow gorge, this monastery is renowned for its stunning, two-story architecture and red-brick design that blends seamlessly into the surrounding red cliffs.

01:40 PM

Jermuk City and waterfall

A high-altitude spa town surrounded by forests and mountains, famous for its curative mineral water gallery, where water temperatures range from 30°C to 50°C. The 68-meter high "Mermaid’s Braids" waterfall is a key attraction.

02:30 PM

Areni village and cave

Known as the center of Armenian winemaking, visitors can tour wineries to taste local Armenian wines. Nearby is the "Bird Cave" (Areni-1), a complex where the world’s oldest shoe (5,500+ years old) and oldest winery were discovered.

Ending Point

Yerevan Republic square or your accommodation

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Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

Guide fee

Hotel pick-up

Private transportation (Toyota Camry)

Free WiFi

Gasoline, toll and parking fees

What‘s not included

Areni cave entrance ticket fee (1000 AMD)

Lunch

Personal expenses

Tour Important Information

This tour involves a lot of walking, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.

Visitors can climb down into the 6.5m deep, narrow pit where Saint Gregory the Illuminator was imprisoned.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time

Joined 2026

Chris K.

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About Tour Guide Chris K.

Hello, I am Chris, Professional Tour Driver-Guide. If You Plan to Visit Armenia. Touring with me it will be interesting, funny and exciting ,you will not only meet a driver but storyteller a local expert and dedicated navigator of Armenia's hidden gems.

To me, a great tour isn't just about seeing a destination, it's about feeling the pulse of the place and leaving with a story to tell.

I assure you that together we will have Happy times ,beautiful photos and lasting memories.

Armenia indeed is a must see country and i Would enjoy if you would choose me as your Guide/Driver to explore it. and be confident that every detail will be handled with precision.

I am native Armenian speaker, fluent in English, Arabic, Turkish and conversational in French.

SEE YOU IN ARMENIA

Wish you Happy, SAFE, and exciting times ahead.