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Vayots Dzor Areni Wine Route (Private Tour)

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Just two hours south of Yerevan, Vayots Dzor is home to wineries and vineyards. Here, the thirsty traveler can tour a winery to learn about Armenia’s unbroken tradition of winemaking while sampling vintages from across the ages.
At the heart of the Vayots Dzor Wine Route is the Areni-1 Cave, site of the oldest known winery in the world. Armenian wines have been gracing Armenian tables for at least 6000 years. Today, this wine culture is kept alive by a handful of enthusiastic winemakers who continue to cultivate ancient varietals. Spend a day exploring one of Vayots Dzor’s winemaking facilities, taking a tour of the production process, and tasting local wines.
Along the Vayots Dzor Wine Route, there are few wineries that offer regular tours and tastings: Momik Winery, Old Bridge Winery.
These are all easily accessed via the Yerevan Highway.

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    Khor Virap

    Our first stop is Khor Virap Monastery, one of Armenia’s most famous landmarks. Here you can enjoy spectacular views of Mount Ararat, explore the historic monastery, and learn about the story of St. Gregory the Illuminator, who was imprisoned here for 13 years.
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    45 minutes Admission Ticket Included

    T'rchuneri (Bird) Cave

    For centuries, the caves in this region were thought to be just simple caves. Children would play in them, but nobody knew much about these caves. But that all changed in 2007, when excavations began in Areni Cave.Excavations unearthed large complexes, which showed that this cave was once used for religious and economic purposes. A wine press was found in one room of the cave, where there is a hard place that drains into a jug. Traces of seeds, stems, and the compound that gives red wine its signature color were found, which led a wide array of scientists to conclude that the area was used as a winery about 6,000 years ago. Areni Cave is now recognized as the oldest winery in the world. Only in two km from the cave there is one of the most popular wineries of Armenia, Areni Wine Factory.The oldest leather shoe was also found in Areni Cave, stuffed with grass and stowed away for storage. It’s owner must have made it around 3,500 BCE, in a style that is still common to this day across the Caucasus and the Balkans. The oldest straw skirt in the world (3,900 BCE) and the oldest brain (4,000 BCE) have also been found in the cave, alongside ceramics, straw baskets, and ritual items. There were even skeletons found in jars, which may be from ritual sacrifices (though it’s the only case of ritual sacrifice ever found in Armenia).
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    30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

    Momik Wines

    Here you will have tour and Wine Tasting
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    1 hour Admission Ticket Included

    Noravank Monastery

    Noravank means “New Monastery” in Armenian. However, today this name does not fit, as the monastery is already more than seven centuries old. The beautiful Noravank Monastery was built in the 13th century on the ledge of narrow winding gorge above the Amaghu River, near the city of Yeghegnadzor. The spare lines of the church contrast beautifully with the sharp red rock cliffs, and the dramatic scenery is one of the best reasons to visit Noravank. The monastery is sometimes called Amagu Noravank, to distinguish it from Noravank Monastery in the city of Goris. Amagu is the name of a small settlement which used to stand over the gorge.
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    45 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Trinity Canyon Vineyards

    Here you will have tour and Wine tasting.
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    45 minutes Admission Ticket Included

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    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Vayots Dzor Areni Wine Route (Private Tour)?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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). Read more Apr 2025

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    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Vayots Dzor Areni Wine Route (Private Tour)?
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    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
    • 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).
    Apr 2025
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    The minimum age to participate is 18..

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    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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