Noravank (free wine tastng,khor Virap)
Overview
The tour usually takes 6-7 hours it is about 120km from Yerevan partly by mountain road.Driver has many years experience and doesnt smoke.Car is very comfortable with air condition.
What's Included
- Hotel drop-off
- Hotel pickup
- Food and drinks
What To Expect
Noravank is a 13th century monastery located high on the pink and red color rocks,the road going to Noravank is taking by an unbelievable beautiful canion driving between 2 high rocks.There are a lot of caves round there and the most famous one is cave Areni 1 which is also famous as cave of birds where was found the oldest leather shoes in the world which is more than 5500 years old.But first we will visit Khor Virap monastery the nearest point to mountain Ararat and the border of Armenia and Turkey and also ancient prison where St.Gregory was set 13 years.After all this would be great to relax a bit so we will have some wine,brandy and vodka tasting.And at the end of the trip lunch in a nice restaurant on the beach of river Arpa.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-92032P6
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+04).
- Hotel drop-off.
- Hotel pickup.
- Food and drinks.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Noravank (free wine tastng,khor Virap) is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Noravank (free wine tastng,khor Virap) will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
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If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Hotel drop-off
- Hotel pickup
- Food and drinks
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
