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Khor Virap and Ararat: 15 Day Trips Compared

36 tours  ·  from $31 a head

Khor Virap is about the view: a walled monastery on a mound with Ararat filling the sky behind it. Mornings are clear and afternoons are hazy, so these 15 are compared on departure time first, then on what else they bolt on, and what the day costs.

Group tour: Khor Virap, Noravank, Areni Winery and Cave - Noravank, red rock, and Armenia’s best setting
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Group tour: Khor Virap, Noravank, Areni Winery and Cave

1.Group tour: Khor Virap, Noravank, Areni Winery and Cave

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 651 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $37Our pick

Travel from Yerevan to Khor Virap, Noravank, Hin Areni Winery, and Bird Cave with an English and Russian-speaking guide. Expect Mount Ararat views, Armenian wine tasting, pastries, water, lunch at extra cost, and a group of up to 49 people. Guides such as Rose, Arpi, and Arti are often praised for making the long day lively and informative.

“Excellent tour guide and very knowledgeable lady Great value for money Well organised and friendly staff”

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Group Tour: Khor Virap, Noravank, Tatev monasteries (wayback on Ropeway) - Noravank through red rock country
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Group Tour: Khor Virap, Noravank, Tatev monasteries (wayback on Ropeway)

2.Group Tour: Khor Virap, Noravank, Tatev monasteries (wayback on Ropeway)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 506 reviews · 14 to 15 hours (approx.) · from $73

This 14 to 15-hour Hyur Service trip takes you from Yerevan to Khor Virap, Noravank, and Tatev, including the 5.7 km Wings of Tatev ropeway. Expect an English and Russian-speaking guide, mountain roads, snacks, water, WiFi, and a group of up to 49 people. Guides such as Marina, Anna, Hayk, and Tigran have earned especially warm praise.

“Very nice places. worth a visit! The guide and the driver are professional. Timetable is full but makes you feel no hurry.”

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Group Tour: Khor Virap, Garni temple, Geghard, Lavash baking - Starting at Hyur Service at 10:00
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Group Tour: Khor Virap, Garni temple, Geghard, Lavash baking

3.Group Tour: Khor Virap, Garni temple, Geghard, Lavash baking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 333 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $38

Spend 8 to 9 hours visiting Khor Virap, Garni Temple, Geghard, Azat Reservoir, and a family-run lavash bakery. An English and Russian guide leads the group, with air-conditioned transport, Wi-Fi, water, pastries, and admission fees included. Lunch is optional and costs about $10 to $13.

“I regret that I don’t remember the guides name, but he did an excellent job. This group is very professional and reliable. The guide did a great job providing information to both the English and Russian speakers. There was also an intern guide named Jasmine who was extremely helpful and informative in answering my questions. If she was able to stand up to all of my niche history questions then I think she’d be able to answer anyone’s questions and would make a great guide.”

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Khor Virap, Noravank & Birds' Cave Day Trip with Wine Tasting - Khor Virap and the view toward Mount Ararat
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Khor Virap, Noravank & Birds’ Cave Day Trip with Wine Tasting

4.Khor Virap, Noravank & Birds’ Cave Day Trip with Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 320 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $30Best value

Travel from Yerevan to Khor Virap, Noravank, Areni-1 Cave, and the wine country around Areni. English and Russian guides explain Armenia’s faith, history, and food, with wine, sweets, water, WiFi, and entrance fees included. Expect an 8 to 9 hour day in a shared vehicle, with lunch purchased separately.

“This was a well organised day trip to some spectacular scenery in Armenia. Our guide Sam was kind and entertaining with lots of commentary along the way. I would highly recommend the tour.”

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Private 7-8-hour Khor Virap, Garni temple & Geghard monastery trip from Yerevan - Khor Virap and the Mount Ararat view
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Private 7-8-hour Khor Virap, Garni temple & Geghard monastery trip from Yerevan

5.Private 7-8-hour Khor Virap, Garni temple & Geghard monastery trip from Yerevan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 272 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.)

Spend 7 to 8 hours exploring three of Armenia’s key sights from Yerevan. Visit Khor Virap for Mt. Ararat views, Garni Temple for ancient Greco-Roman design, and Geghard for rock-cut churches. Private transport, hotel pickup, water, and insurance are included. Add an English or Russian-speaking guide for context and local stories.

“Our guide, Samvel, and our driver Hayk provided an excellent experience. Samvel is very knowledgeable and is also very communicative and a great teacher of Armenian history and events that shaped the country. Hayk provided safe and excellent driving in a traffic environment that sometimes can be experienced as challenging.”

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Guided tour: Khor Virap, Noravank Monastery, Areni, Jermuk - Noravank among the red cliffs
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Guided tour: Khor Virap, Noravank Monastery, Areni, Jermuk

6.Guided tour: Khor Virap, Noravank Monastery, Areni, Jermuk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 259 reviews · 11 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $35

Spend 11 to 12 hours traveling from Yerevan to Khor Virap, Noravank, Jermuk, and Areni with an English-speaking guide. Expect church history, Mount Ararat views, a waterfall, optional ropeway ride, wine tasting, and a dinner stop at your own expense. Guides such as Hasmik, Harut, Nina, and Yeger are praised for clear storytelling and friendly care.

“Overall a really good tour with a great itinerary. Our tour guide was really knowledgable and friendly. Our driver was great too. It’s good value for money. The only downside was the vehicle - it was poorly maintained and broke down several times and the air conditioning didn’t work for most of the 12hr journey in 40C heat, which was a challenge with children. The tour guide and driver did their best to deal with it though and we did enjoy the trip.”

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Private Full-Day Trip to Khor Virap - Noravank - Tatev-ropeway from Yerevan - The Wings of Tatev crosses the Vorotan gorge
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Private Full-Day Trip to Khor Virap – Noravank – Tatev-ropeway from Yerevan

7.Private Full-Day Trip to Khor Virap – Noravank – Tatev-ropeway from Yerevan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 120 reviews · 13 to 14 hours (approx.)

Travel privately from Yerevan to three major Armenian monasteries with an English or Russian-speaking guide. Expect a long but rewarding day, careful driving, mountain scenery, Khor Virap’s Mount Ararat view, Noravank’s red-rock setting, and the Wings of Tatev cableway. Guides such as Khachik, Raffi, Hamas, and Davit are known for strong historical storytelling.

“Davit and Norayer were great! They arrived on time and were professional and considerate. Davit was exceptional at talking about Yerevan history and culture. My partner, who spoke Russian, truly enjoyed his anecdotes and stories. Norayer was not only a safe driver, but was able to get us back at the hotel at the time we needed to be there. Davit kept us company even during the long ride going back to Yerevan. Our group is thankful and we highly recommend their services.”

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Private Half-Day Khor Virap Monastery & Mount Ararat view Tour from Yerevan - Why the Private Format Is Worth Considering
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Private Half-Day Khor Virap Monastery & Mount Ararat view Tour from Yerevan

8.Private Half-Day Khor Virap Monastery & Mount Ararat view Tour from Yerevan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 73 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.)

Travel privately from Yerevan to Khor Virap, where your guide explains Saint Gregory the Illuminator, King Trdat III, and Armenia’s Christian story. You get free hotel pickup, bottled water, an air-conditioned vehicle, and time for Mount Ararat views. English or Russian guide service is available, with morning or afternoon departures.

“The guide was so literate, and articulate. She knew so much about Armenia, I was completely moved by the experience. I haven’t stopped thinking about the conversation we had. Mt A was breathtaking and the closed border is the most unique situation I’ve ever encountered.”

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Private tour to Echmiadzin (st Cathedral), Zvartnots, Khor Virap, Garni, Geghard - Zvartnots and the power of a ruin
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Private tour to Echmiadzin (st Cathedral), Zvartnots, Khor Virap, Garni, Geghard

9.Private tour to Echmiadzin (st Cathedral), Zvartnots, Khor Virap, Garni, Geghard

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.)

Spend 7 to 8 hours exploring Armenia’s major Christian and pre-Christian sites with private transport from Yerevan. Choose a driver-only option or request an English-speaking guide such as Mary, Arman, or Nareh. Expect flexible stops, hotel pickup, mountain views, and a busy route with some extra entrance fees.

“Nice trip. Communicative driver. We visited all the important places from the history of Christianity, Orian and Armenia.”

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Khor Virap, Azat Reservoir, Garni & Geghard Small-Group Day Trip - Azat Reservoir, a short pause for scenery
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Khor Virap, Azat Reservoir, Garni & Geghard Small-Group Day Trip

10.Khor Virap, Azat Reservoir, Garni & Geghard Small-Group Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $33

From Yerevan, this 8 to 9-hour English-language tour links Armenia’s top sights south and east of the city. You’ll see Mount Ararat from Khor Virap and Charents Arch, visit Garni and rock-cut Geghard, watch lavash being baked, and stop for photos at Azat Reservoir. Guides such as Nare, Nektar, and Gaya have led past departures, with Wi-Fi vehicles, water, gata, and entry tickets included.

“This half day tour was great, very lovely countryside, we enjoyed the lavash bread baking.”

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Khor Virap, Echmiadzin & Zvartnots UNESCO Small-Group Guided Tour - St. Hripsime Church, built in 618
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Khor Virap, Echmiadzin & Zvartnots UNESCO Small-Group Guided Tour

11.Khor Virap, Echmiadzin & Zvartnots UNESCO Small-Group Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $30

Travel from Yerevan to Khor Virap, St. Hripsime Church, Echmiadzin, and UNESCO-listed Zvartnots in an air-conditioned vehicle with Wi-Fi. An English-speaking guide leads the day, with Russian support when needed. Your $30.56 fare includes entry, bottled water, local sweets, and return transport.

“This was a great tour. The city tour was good. We also visited several ruins and cathedrals. I was the only Englush speaking person on the tour, but the guide made every effort to describe everything in both English and Russian. A great tour guide!”

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Garni, Geghard, Charents Arch, Azat reservoir, Khor Virap - Geghard, where stone becomes the interior
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Garni, Geghard, Charents Arch, Azat reservoir, Khor Virap

12.Garni, Geghard, Charents Arch, Azat reservoir, Khor Virap

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.)

This private 8 to 9 hour drive from Yerevan visits Armenia’s only pagan temple, the cave monastery of Geghard, Khor Virap with its famous Ararat view, Charents Arch, and Azat Reservoir. You get hotel pickup, a private vehicle for up to three people, and either a guide or driver-led service, depending on the option booked.

“What a beautiful country and people! My driver, Ragvatz, is professional driver, raconteur, and the consummate host. The tour was excellent value for money and for anyone in Yerevan for only a few days I recommend it to get a flavour of the country and its history outside of the capital city.”

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Khor Virap, Noravank Private Tour with Optional Wine Tasting - Noravank among the red cliffs
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Khor Virap, Noravank Private Tour with Optional Wine Tasting

13.Khor Virap, Noravank Private Tour with Optional Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $69

Spend 8 to 9 hours visiting Khor Virap, Noravank, Bird’s Cave, and the Areni wine region on a private tour from Yerevan. Hotel pickup, WiFi, air conditioning, and water are included. A guide, lunch, cave admission, and wine tasting cost extra, so confirm the final price before booking.

“I went for a day tour with my couple. We found a well organized company and a guide eager to tell us every detail.”

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Private Tour to Garni Temple, Geghard & Khor Virap Monasteries, Azat Reservoir - Azat Reservoir adds a calmer half hour
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Private Tour to Garni Temple, Geghard & Khor Virap Monasteries, Azat Reservoir

14.Private Tour to Garni Temple, Geghard & Khor Virap Monasteries, Azat Reservoir

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 9 hours (approx.)

This nine-hour private tour from Yerevan combines Armenia’s finest sacred and ancient sites. You’ll visit Khor Virap, Geghard, Garni Temple, Azat Reservoir, and Charents Arch in an air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup, bottled water, WiFi, and a driver-guide or guide on request. Garni entry costs extra.

“We had a great time with guide Arev and driver Ara. If you want to do one tour chose this one. Beautiful Geghard, invredibly located Khor Virap, nature miracle Symphony of Stones.”

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Tatev,Shaki(waterfall),Noravank,Wine tasting,Khor Virap - Noravank among the pink cliffs
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15.Tatev,Shaki(waterfall),Noravank,Wine tasting,Khor Virap

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 25 reviews · 12 to 13 hours (approx.)

Travel by private vehicle from Yerevan to southern Armenia with stops at Khor Virap, Noravank, Tatev, and Shaki Waterfall. The Tatev visit includes the option to ride the world’s longest aerial tramway, while the wine stop offers Armenian reds, whites, fruit wines, apricot brandy, and vodka. Sergey and his brother may guide, though English ability can vary.

“The best tour in Armenia. Sergey and his brother are really professional, hands-on, and provide the best experience. 100% satisfied and recommended”

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