Tour to Khor Virap

Program 

The purpose of this tour is to visit Khor Virap. The monastery was founded in 642 AD, the current monastery dates back to the 17th century. It is probably one of the most important churches in Armenia. Its history is also very impressive, as it is believed that it is the birthplace of Christianity. There are some very interesting things to see inside the monastery, including a traditional Armenian oven in the old monastery kitchen. You can climb the hill behind Khor Virap to explore the entire monastery complex. It offers a stunning view of the Biblical Mount Ararat. This is one of the most picturesque views in all of Armenia! You can still see the whole of Turkey, and you can even see the watchtowers on the border of Turkey and Armenia

Duration: 3-4 hours.