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Private Tour to Khor Virap Monastery
Yerevan, Armenia
3 hours
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What You Will Do
This tour will take you to the amazing historical and spiritual place where you will get acquainted with the most interesting stories and legends. Khor Virap Monastery has over a thousand-year history steeped in biblical events, mysticism. This monastery is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Armenia. According to a legend St. Gregory the Illustrator has been imprisoned there by King Tridates III for fourteen years. The ancient Armenian Monastery was built in the 5th century and is located near the Mount Ararat.
What's Included?
- Hotel drop-off
- On-board WiFi
- Bottled water
- Professional guide
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Hotel pickup
- Guide service (optional)
- Professional driver
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
We will pick up you from your hotel!
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Khor Virap
1 hour
Khor Virap – Armenian monastery, built in 642, translated from Armenian means “deep hole”. Khor Virap is one of the shrines of the Armenian Apostolic Church, a place of pilgrimage. The most interesting fact of this monastery is the fact that it was built on the site of the royal prison, where Gregory the Illuminator was previously imprisoned – the patron saint and the first official head of the Armenian Apostolic Church by the Armenian king for 13 years. From the territory of the monastery there is an unusual view of the biblical mountain Ararat.
Additional Information
This tour is independently operated by a third-party provider: Jan Armenia Tours.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infant meals not included
Guide Options
- Guide - Russian
- Guide - English
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