Khor Virap, Areni Winery, Noravank + Wild Goat Watching - private tour

Full-day trip to Vayots Dzor region of Armenia. The first stop will be at Khor Virap Monastery in Ararat Valley. Here the Christian history of Armenia commenced in early 4-th century. Except the monastery you will also visit the underground dungeon, where St Gregory the Illuminator was kept for 13 years. The vista point here has one of the best views to mount Ararat.

You will continue the way to the picturesque Gnishik canyon and reach Noravank Monastery surrounded by red rocks. Later you will have your lunch in an authentic restaurant near Arpa river.

After the lunch you will go to Shatin village, where ecologists from Norway have constructed a fully equipped View Point in the heart of Yeghegis Protected Areas. You will be provided binoculars, with which you can watch watch WILD BEZOAR GOATS at a distance of 150-400 meters.

Duration: 9-10 hours

Total distance: 300 km

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Khor Virap, Highway 11 - Near the village of Pokr Vedi Artashat, Lusarat 0612 Armenia

First stop is at Khor Virap Monastery, underground dungeon and vista point to Ararat mountain

Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Areni Wine Factory, Areni Armenia

Wine tasting in Hin Areni Winery, excursion in the wine factory (the price of wine tasting is included in the price)

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Noravank Monastery, NoravankMonastery Road Amaghu Valley, Areni 3604 Armenia

The medieval monastery is located in the red canyon of Gnishik river. Here every visitor can feel the harmonious relationship between architecture and the nature.

Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Shatin, Shatin, Vayots Dzor Province

Experience one of the most unique activities in Armenia. Here you will be offered professional binoculars, with which you can clearly see WILD BEZOAR GOATS walking at the opposite slope Yeghegis canyon.

Binocular rental is included in the price of the tour

Duration: 40 minutes