Private tour to Khor Virap,Areni winery,Noravank,Tatev Monastery

Each of the Monastery sites warrants a special memory. All share a backdrop of spectacular scenery. Each one unique. Khor Virap with its Arminian architecture, in sight of the closed Turkish border with Mt Ararat regally in the background, history of Gregory the Illuminator and Christianity in 301. Noravank 13th century Monastery access through a very beautiful, scenic gorge opening up with views of the Monastery framed by high brick red cliffs. Tatev 9th century Monastery again spectacular scenery perched on top of a high basalt plateau access by the famous Wings of Tatev cable car a treat in itself with views of the surrounding mountains. Tatev was known for its spiritual and cultural activities in addition to economics and politics. We had two stops on the way one at the Areni winery which was charming and interesting with its oak barrels and more interesting clay containers for aging wine. The other was a lunch stop at a village. Lunch was delicious and was delighted that we were able to stop again on the way home. Destiny Travel, excellent service, would be able to provide you with the location of our lunch and dinner stop. My tour guide, highly recommended, Chinar Grigoryan is extremely knowledgeable if history, Armenian culture is your passion. She is professional, warm, caring, personable, excellent English skills. Fortunately also my driver, Tigran Horhannisyan was so accommodating with photo stops and intuitively anticipation any need. Very personable and although only spoke a few words of English it was evident that he understood more English than he could speak. My day was enhanced considerably by the fun and total experience of being in the care of such wonderful companions - thank you both. This was a long day but well organized and was the highlight of my ten day trip both in the places visited and Chinar and Tigran efforts to ensure that I had a better understanding of Armenia.

A wonderful day with a good guide. We spend the whole day to see the most important sights around Jerewan. The most impressive one was the cable car to the Tatev monastery .