Southern Armenia Tour: Mount Ararat Views, Areni Wine Tasting & Noravank
About this tour
Embark on a breathtaking journey to Southern Armenia, where majestic mountain landscapes, ancient history, and world-class winemaking come together. This private day trip takes you from the iconic view of Mount Ararat to the dramatic red cliffs of Vayots Dzor.
Travel in comfort with a friendly local guide who will show you the soul of Armenia at a relaxed and flexible pace. You will discover sacred historical sites, taste ancient wine varieties, and take amazing photos without any rush.
Key Highlights:
* Enjoy the closest and most legendary view of the biblical Mount Ararat at Khor Virap Monastery.
* Visit Areni village, the heart of Armenian winemaking, and taste delicious local wines.
* Explore the Areni-1 Cave, where archaeologists discovered the world's oldest winery (over 6,000 years old).
* Drive through a stunning narrow canyon of fiery red cliffs leading to the hidden architectural masterpiece of Noravank Monastery.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Ереван, Армения to Монастырь Нораванк, Areni, Армения
We will start our day trip from Yerevan and drive south toward the Ararat region. Our first stop is the historic Khor Virap Monastery, located right at the foot of Mount Ararat. Here, you will experience the closest and most breathtaking view of the biblical mountain and learn about the origins of Christianity in Armenia. Next, we will travel deeper into the scenic mountains of Vayots Dzor to Areni village, the cradle of Armenian winemaking. We will visit a local winery to taste traditional wines made from the unique native Areni grape, and explore the nearby Areni-1 Cave, where the world's oldest winery and leather shoe (over 6,000 years old) were discovered. We will conclude our journey by driving through a spectacular narrow canyon of towering, fiery red cliffs. Hidden at the end of this canyon is the 13th-century Noravank Monastery, an architectural masterpiece famous for its unique two-story church and beautiful stone carvings, before we comfortably head back to Yerevan.
Languages spoken
Route & locations
Ереван, Армения to Монастырь Нораванк, Areni, Армения