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The 15 Best Noravank & Areni Wine Tours

28 tours  ·  from $31 a head

Red cliffs at Noravank, a cave that held a six-thousand-year-old wine press, and cellars that will pour you the modern version. These 15 are compared on how many tastings you actually get, how long the drive is, and what it 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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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

3.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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Tatev & Shaki Waterfall Guided Group Tour with Wine Tasting - Leaving Yerevan at 8:00 in the morning
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Tatev & Shaki Waterfall Guided Group Tour with Wine Tasting

4.Tatev & Shaki Waterfall Guided Group Tour with Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 266 reviews · 13 to 14 hours (approx.) · from $48

Travel from Yerevan to southern Armenia with a guide such as Anastasiya, Nare, or Nectar. Ride the Wings of Tatev cable car, visit Tatev Monastery and Shaki Waterfall, then taste local wines at Areni. Expect a 13 to 14-hour day, a small group of up to 19 people, rough roads, and extra costs for lunch and the cable car.

“Ride the cable car .spectacular view .n Of course I love the Shaki Waterfalls. It just reminded me Iceland last year n others. Great to taste homemade wine .eaten fresh grapes. We had a great guide who helped me walked to the falls .I would highly recommend this tour.”

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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

5.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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Group Tour: Lake Sevan, Hayravank, Noratus, Jermuk, winery - Lake Sevan: Armenia’s high blue centerpiece
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Group Tour: Lake Sevan, Hayravank, Noratus, Jermuk, winery

6.Group Tour: Lake Sevan, Hayravank, Noratus, Jermuk, winery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 256 reviews · 13 to 14 hours (approx.) · from $51

Spend a long day crossing Armenia’s high country, from Lake Sevan and its hilltop churches to Noratus khachkars, Selim Pass, Jermuk’s mineral-water gallery, and Hin Areni Winery. The tour runs in English and Russian, with guides such as Khachatur and Rosa associated with departures. Expect scenic roads, a 49-person maximum, and a wine tasting.

“The tour was great and the monasteries visited very beautiful. The tour guide Rosa was also very knowledgeable and has provided several useful information about country’s history and culture.”

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Group Tour: Hin Areni Winery, Tatev (wayback on Ropeway), Khndzoresk Caves - Tatev Monastery, fortress and religious center
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Group Tour: Hin Areni Winery, Tatev (wayback on Ropeway), Khndzoresk Caves

7.Group Tour: Hin Areni Winery, Tatev (wayback on Ropeway), Khndzoresk Caves

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 192 reviews · 14 to 15 hours (approx.) · from $73

Travel from Yerevan into southern Armenia for wine tasting at Hin Areni, Tatev Monastery, a ride on the Wings of Tatev ropeway, and Khndzoresk’s cave village and swinging bridge. The tour includes transport, snacks, water, entrance fees, WiFi, and an English and Russian guide service. Expect an early start, long road time, and a full 14 to 15-hour day.

“Perfectly organized group trip with 4 very interesting stops. Lunch is not included but cheap and good (but no vegetarian options!).”

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Group Tour: Shaki waterfall, Tatev monastery & ropeway, Hin Areni winery - Hin Areni winery starts the southern route
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Group Tour: Shaki waterfall, Tatev monastery & ropeway, Hin Areni winery

8.Group Tour: Shaki waterfall, Tatev monastery & ropeway, Hin Areni winery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 185 reviews · 13 to 14 hours (approx.) · from $73

Spend 13 to 14 hours exploring southern Armenia with an English and Russian-speaking guide. Visit Hin Areni winery, Shaki Waterfall, Tatev Monastery, and ride the 5.7-kilometer Wings of Tatev ropeway. The tour includes transport, wine tasting, water, pastries, insurance, and ropeway admission. Lunch costs extra.

“A very interesting and informative tour. The tour guide was very knowledgeable about Armenia and its history. The Tatev monastery complex and the ropeway was the highlight of the day. The only downside is that its a long 14hour day, but its worth the time, highly recommended.”

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Group Tour: Dilijan, Lake Parz, Makaravank Monastery, winery - Starting at Hyur Service at 9:00 a.m.
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Group Tour: Dilijan, Lake Parz, Makaravank Monastery, winery

9.Group Tour: Dilijan, Lake Parz, Makaravank Monastery, winery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 125 reviews · 10 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $44

Travel from Yerevan to Dilijan National Park, Lake Parz, Makaravank Monastery, and the Ijevan Wine-Brandy Factory with an English and Russian-speaking guide. You get transport, entrance fees, water, pastries, WiFi, insurance, and wine tasting. Lunch costs extra, and the group can reach 49 people.

“I can say that our guide is well equipped with knowledge. I forget her name”

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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

10.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 tour to Hin Areni winery, Tatev monastery & ropeway, Khndzoresk caves - Hin Areni winery and Armenia’s grape traditions
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Private tour to Hin Areni winery, Tatev monastery & ropeway, Khndzoresk caves

11.Private tour to Hin Areni winery, Tatev monastery & ropeway, Khndzoresk caves

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · 13 to 14 hours (approx.)

Travel from Yerevan to southern Armenia in a private, WiFi-equipped vehicle with an English or Russian-speaking guide. Taste Areni wine, tour Tatev Monastery, ride the 5.7-kilometer Wings of Tatev ropeway, and cross Khndzoresk’s 160-meter swinging bridge. Guides such as Marina, Melineh, and Khach are available depending on the booking.

“It was an excellent tour and Alexander,our driver, was so patient, had an amazing attitude and a professional driver despite the snow storm on our way. Highly recommended. Thank you!”

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Private tour to Hin Areni winery, Shaki waterfall, Tatev monastery, Karahunj - Hin Areni Winery and Armenia’s grape country
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Private tour to Hin Areni winery, Shaki waterfall, Tatev monastery, Karahunj

12.Private tour to Hin Areni winery, Shaki waterfall, Tatev monastery, Karahunj

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · 13 to 14 hours (approx.)

Spend 13 to 14 hours exploring southern Armenia with hotel pickup, an English or Russian-speaking guide, and a private vehicle. Visit Hin Areni Winery, Shaki Waterfall, Satan’s Bridge, Tatev Monastery, the Wings of Tatev tramway, and Karahunj. Guide Ana and driver Aratel have led this route.

“Ana, our tour guide, and Aratel, our driver were awesome! Great natural scenery and they also stopped at places on the way back so we could get some dramatic photos of Ararat and the sunset before returning to Yerevan.”

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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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Tatev,Shaki(waterfall),Noravank,Wine tasting,Khor Virap - Noravank among the pink cliffs
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14.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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Private Tour to Khor Virap, ancient Areni cave or Areni winery, Noravank - Areni Cave and Armenia’s ancient wine story
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Private Tour to Khor Virap, ancient Areni cave or Areni winery, Noravank

15.Private Tour to Khor Virap, ancient Areni cave or Areni winery, Noravank

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Spend about eight hours with a private English or Russian speaking guide and driver visiting Khor Virap, Areni Cave, a winery, and Noravank. You get hotel pickup, bottled water, WiFi, wine tasting, and an air-conditioned vehicle. Guides such as Kristine, Arman, Karen, Davit, and Arsen have helped make this a flexible, story-filled day.

“My sister and I enjoyed a lovely private tour to Areni region with Kristine as our guide and Davit as our driver. The car was comfortable and both accommodated our request to stop for a snack on the way into the region (so that our stomachs wouldn't be empty for the tasting!). We visited Khor Virap first, followed by the Noravank Monastery (We visited five monasteries in our time in Armenia and this one was by far the most ornate. It is also in a very beautiful location surrounded by mountainous terrain. Kristine's knowledge of the monasteries was top notch.”

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