The 4 Armenia Drinks Tours That Earn Their Price

1.Khor Virap, Noravank and Birds’ Cave Trip with Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 845 reviews · 8 - 9 hours · from $32Our pick

Travel from Yerevan to Khor Virap, Areni-1 Cave, Noravank, and Areni village in a small group van. English and Russian speaking guides such as Ani, Sam, Anastasia, and Nektar lead the day, with Mount Ararat views, local sweets, Wi-Fi, and a wine tasting included.

“Everything was ok, but the destination was quickly changed from Khor Virap to Echmiadzin due to weather conditions. All in all, it was a good choice.”

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2.Group tour: Khor Virap, Noravank, Areni Winery and Cave

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

Travel from Yerevan to Khor Virap, Noravank, Hin Areni Winery and T’rchuneri Cave in an air-conditioned vehicle. Expect English and Russian guiding, wine tasting, pastries, water, entrance fees and a group of up to 49 people. Guides such as Rose and Arpi are known for lively historical talks.

“Great day - good tour and well organised. Rose was so informative and passionate about her beautiful country we learnt a lot from her about the history of Armenia. My only suggestion would be maybe that you allow couples to sit together that are doing the tour together and make the solo travellers sit together? My husband and I got separated and weren’t able to sit together which was disappointing considering the tour went for 9-10 hours. Otherwise all the stops were wonderful & the food and wine were delicious!”

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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 for Mount Ararat views, Noravank’s red cliffs, the ancient Areni-1 Cave, and a local wine tasting. Expect an English or bilingual English-Russian guide, bottled water, sweets, WiFi, and a group of up to 19 people.

“A day trip which gives you the absolute maximum of Armenia in a day. Wine tasting at the end is superb, but seeing those monasteries is a must.”

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4.Tatev & Shaki Waterfall Guided Group Tour with Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 266 reviews · 13 to 14 hours (approx.) · from $48

Travel south from Yerevan in a Wi-Fi equipped vehicle with an English-speaking guide such as Anastasiya, Nektar, or Gayane. Ride the Wings of Tatev, visit a 9th-century monastery and Shaki Waterfall, then taste local wines in Areni. Expect mountain roads, a 13 to 14-hour day, and a separate cable-car fee.

“+ Tartev is great The waterfall is beautiful and we got the best dried fruit in Armenia The girl who made the wine tasting was great. - Food is not worth it. Better take snacks and eat in Yerevan evening. The guide was ok, but I don't know to this day why allegedly the guy of wings of tartev invented should be in jail in Baku. Not enough English was spoken due to the largest group of RussiansAuto-translated”

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