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The 15 Best Noravank Tours from Yerevan

25 tours  ·  from $31

The approach runs eight kilometres up a gorge between red cliffs, and the upper chapel is reached by a staircase with no handrail. These 15 compare the southern day trips that include it, priced and timed.

Group tour: Khor Virap, Noravank, Areni Winery and Cave - Khor Virap and the view of Mount Ararat
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Group tour: Khor Virap, Noravank, Areni Winery and Cave

1.Khor Virap, Noravank, Areni Winery and Cave

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

Spend 9 to 10 hours exploring Armenia’s southern sights with an English and Russian-speaking guide. See Mount Ararat from Khor Virap, admire Noravank, taste local wine at Hin Areni, and visit Bird Cave, where a 5,500-year-old leather shoe and one of the oldest known wineries were found.

“Overall a good experience. The company was well organized and our tour guide was great. I prefer the smaller tours as this one had around 50 people but still had a great time.”

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Group Tour: Khor Virap, Noravank, Tatev monasteries (wayback on Ropeway) - Noravank in a narrow red-rock valley
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Group Tour: Khor Virap, Noravank, Tatev monasteries (wayback on Ropeway)

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

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

Spend a full day exploring three of Armenia’s great monasteries with an English and Russian-speaking guide. See Mount Ararat from Khor Virap, Noravank’s cliffside churches, and Tatev via the 5.7-kilometer Wings of Tatev ropeway. The tour includes transport, snacks, water, entrance fees, and insurance.

“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 - Noravank among Armenia’s red cliffs
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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 Areni wine country in an air-conditioned minibus. English and Russian guides explain Armenia’s churches, archaeology, and culture. You’ll taste local wines, fruit wines, sweets, and Armenian snacks, with lunch available for an additional fee.

“Wonderful sights on this tour. Took about 8.5 hours from start to finish. Tour guide, Anastasia, was fantastic and had great energy and humor. Edgar is a careful and skillful driver.”

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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

4.Khor Virap, Noravank Monastery, Areni, Jermuk

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

Spend 11 to 12 hours exploring southern Armenia from Yerevan. Visit Khor Virap with its Mount Ararat views, Noravank’s red-rock monastery, Jermuk waterfall, and Areni Wine Factory. Expect an English-speaking guide, air-conditioned transport, a group of up to 20, wine tasting, and an optional $6 Jermuk ropeway ride.

“The tour was amazing! Our tour partners Karmela and Edgar were amazing to travel with, they were patient and ensured everyone had a good time. The tour was structured well, with enough time to guided tour and enough alone time for pictures. The activities too were well spread out so as to not make one section filled with too many activities and other dull. It was all well planned, and exceptionally punctual.”

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

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

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

Leave Yerevan with a private guide and driver for a long but rewarding day at Khor Virap, Noravank, and Tatev. You’ll see Mount Ararat, ride the 5.7-kilometer Wings of Tatev ropeway, and explore Armenia’s major monastic sites. Guides such as Khachik, Raffi, and Davit have led past departures, with English and Russian available.

“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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Khor Virap, Noravank Private Tour with Optional Wine Tasting - Khor Virap and the first view of Mount Ararat
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Khor Virap, Noravank Private Tour with Optional Wine Tasting

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

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

Travel privately from Yerevan to Khor Virap and Noravank, then visit Bird’s Cave and an Areni winery. You’ll have hotel pickup, bottled water, WiFi, and an air-conditioned vehicle. A guide, lunch, wine tasting, and entry fees cost extra, so confirm those details before booking.

“I’d like to extend our warmest appreciation to Armine and Vahan for a wonderful trip. It was such an amazing experience. I really commend Armine for her dedication to share the rich culture of Armenia. And to Vahan, for driving us safely during the entire trip. We just got a short stay in Armenia, but definitely, Armine made it very worth it and memorable trip. We enjoyed the breathtaking views going to Noravank. I think of all the monasteries that we’ve visited, Norabank was one of the best, the breathtaking views was just so extra ordinary.”

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Tatev,Shaki(waterfall),Noravank,Wine tasting,Khor Virap - Khor Virap and the view toward Turkey
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Tatev,Shaki(waterfall),Noravank,Wine tasting,Khor Virap

7.Tatev,Shaki(waterfall),Noravank,Wine tasting,Khor Virap

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

Travel from Yerevan by private vehicle to Khor Virap, Noravank, Tatev Monastery, Shaki Waterfall, and a wine tasting. Guide-driver Sergey and his brother may lead the trip. Expect 12 to 13 hours on the road, bottled water, scenic stops, and extra costs for lunch, taxes, and Tatev aerial tramway tickets.

“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 winery and the taste of southern Armenia
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Private Tour to Khor Virap, ancient Areni cave or Areni winery, Noravank

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

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

Spend about eight hours exploring southern Armenia with private transport, hotel pickup, wine tasting, and stops at Khor Virap, Bird Cave, an Areni winery, and Noravank. Guides such as Kristine, Arman, Jasmine, and Arsen have led past tours, while drivers including Davit and Karen are praised for clean, comfortable cars and flexible service.

“It was an amazing tour with our awesome, lovely and professional guide, Jasmine and the professional nice driver Davit.”

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Private Tour to Khor Virap, Areni Cave or Winery, Noravank & Tatev monastery - Noravank among the red rocks
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Private Tour to Khor Virap, Areni Cave or Winery, Noravank & Tatev monastery

9.Private Tour to Khor Virap, Areni Cave or Winery, Noravank & Tatev monastery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 14 hours (approx.)

Travel south from Yerevan in a private, air-conditioned vehicle for a full day of monasteries, wine, archaeology, and mountain scenery. You will visit Khor Virap, Noravank, Tatev, and Shaki Waterfall, then choose Areni Winery or Bird Cave. Hotel pickup, water, winery admission, and a SIM card with internet are included.

“Very much happy that I chose this tour operator. Highly recommend who wants to have private tour and enjoy their time in beautiful Armenia.”

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Private Tour: Khor Virap-Areni-Noravank-Tatev - Wings of Tatev across the Vorotan gorge
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Private Tour: Khor Virap-Areni-Noravank-Tatev

10.Private Tour: Khor Virap-Areni-Noravank-Tatev

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 13 to 14 hours (approx.)

Take a private, air-conditioned day trip from Yerevan to Khor Virap, Areni, Noravank, and Tatev. You get pickup, WiFi, parking, and a guide-driver such as Sergey, Hovo, or Levon. The day includes Armenia’s famous monasteries, an Areni wine stop, and an optional Wings of Tatev cable-car ride.

“This was an amazing day tour and I would highly recommend this to anyone who wants to travel around Armenia in a private tour. We arrived in Khor Virap and Noravank before any buses so we had both places to ourselves. Tatev requires a few more hours of driving but is 100% worth it, especially to see more parts of the country. Sergey spoke great English and shared his knowledge of Armenia and the sites with us, along with being a safe driver on the mountain roads. Don't hesitate to book this activity! Thanks Sergey!”

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Tatev Ropeway and Monastery, Khor Virap, Noravank, Areni Winery - private tour - Noravank in the Red Canyon
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Tatev Ropeway and Monastery, Khor Virap, Noravank, Areni Winery – private tour

11.Tatev Ropeway and Monastery, Khor Virap, Noravank, Areni Winery – private tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 12 hours (approx.)

Travel from Yerevan with a private guide to Khor Virap, Noravank, Areni Winery, and Tatev Monastery. The 12-hour trip includes hotel pickup, wine tasting, and a 15-minute cable-car ride across the Vorotan Gorge. Guides such as Gor and Tigran have earned strong praise, but confirm Wi-Fi and food arrangements before departure.

“It was an amazing tour. Comfortable car, an exceptionally amazing guide who took us to all the places in the package and breathtaking views. This private tour was all we wanted and expected from our trip to Armenia. Especially the journey, snow covered mountains, snow steams and cold winds made it much more memorable. Gor was our driver-cum- guide and he is a gem of a person. We talked all through our journey of 12-13 hours knowing about all what this tour and Armenia has to offer. Wings of Tatev is a real, once in a lifetime experience, more magical in winters with snow all around you. Would recommend Gor…”

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Private Tour: Khor Virap, Noravank, Winery, Birds Cave, Tatev - Bird Cave and Armenia’s early wine culture
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Private Tour: Khor Virap, Noravank, Winery, Birds Cave, Tatev

12.Private Tour: Khor Virap, Noravank, Winery, Birds Cave, Tatev

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 13 to 14 hours (approx.) · from $176

Set out from Yerevan in a private, air-conditioned vehicle for Khor Virap, Noravank, Bird Cave, Tatev Monastery, and the Wings of Tatev cable car. An English-speaking guide can be added, while wine tasting, lunch, and several entry fees cost extra. Expect a scenic but very long day.

“Our Tour Guide is very helpful and driver is very accomodating. Highly recommended for someone who wish to have travel in Tour in Yerevan, Armenia. The best - YERANI TRAVEL 🤝🫰👍”

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Private wine tour to Khor Virap, Areni winery, Noravank - Khor Virap and the view of Mount Ararat
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Private wine tour to Khor Virap, Areni winery, Noravank

13.Private wine tour to Khor Virap, Areni winery, Noravank

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.)

Travel privately from Yerevan to Khor Virap, Noravank, and the Areni wine region in an air-conditioned vehicle. Your English-speaking guide and driver handle the route while you set the pace at each site. Expect striking Mount Ararat views, medieval monastery architecture, and a short Armenian wine tasting. Food is not included.

“Really friendly and helpful driver! Perfect tour to see some beautiful places on south Armenia. At the different sites we could have stayed as long as we wanted.”

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Private Tour: Khor Virap, Areni, Noravank - Areni Winery and Armenia’s wine tradition
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Private Tour: Khor Virap, Areni, Noravank

14.Private Tour: Khor Virap, Areni, Noravank

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 7 hours (approx.)

You’ll travel from Yerevan by private air-conditioned car to Khor Virap, Areni Winery, Bird Cave, and Noravank. Driver Arman has guided this route with clear destination knowledge and flexible timing for photos and questions. Wine tasting is included, while Bird Cave admission costs $4 per person.

“Great tour to explore the outskirts of Yerevan. Our driver Arman was knowledgeable with regards to our destinations. Places were amazing. Armenia really has a great history”

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Private Tour: Khor Virap, Areni, Noravank, Jermuk - Khor Virap and the view toward Mount Ararat
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Private Tour: Khor Virap, Areni, Noravank, Jermuk

15.Private Tour: Khor Virap, Areni, Noravank, Jermuk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 8 to 11 hours (approx.)

Travel privately from Yerevan with a driver-guide such as Arman to Khor Virap, Areni Winery, Bird Cave, Noravank, and Jermuk Waterfall. Expect an 8 to 11-hour day in an air-conditioned vehicle, hotel pickup, wine tasting, flexible stops, and dramatic views of Mount Ararat and southern Armenia.

“We had a wonderful day out and Arman our driver/guide was so very helpful and really interesting. He made the day a highlight of our trip to Armenia. Can highly recommend this tour.”

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