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Private Tour to Khor Virap Monastery

Yerevan, Armenia
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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.

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Stop At: Khor Virap, Highway 11 - Near the village of Pokr Vedi Artashat, Lusarat 0612 Armenia

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.

Duration: 1 hour

Inclusions

  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Driver/guide
  • Hotel pickup
  • Hotel drop-off
  • Live commentary on board
  • Private tour
  • Professional guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Bottled water
  • WiFi on board

Additional information

  • Infant seats available
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Infant meals not included
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Face masks provided for travelers
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

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