Private Tour
Private Full-Day Trip to Khor Virap - Noravank - Tatev-ropeway from Yerevan
Overview
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Explore most amazing attractions of Armenia! Visit Khor Virap monastery, a great place for embracing the most picturesque views of the mountain. Visit the monastery complex Noravank, unique in its construction as the Church of Holy Mother of God is the only two-storied monastery in Armenia. Next is Tatev monastery, a spiritual center that had outstanding scientific and political significance. The monastery is surrounded by beautiful nature. It is here, where one can take the world’s longest cable-car without stops “Tatever”.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Extra stops on the route upon request
Air-conditioned vehicles & professional drivers
Bottled water
Vehicle & passengers insurance
Free pick-up & drop-off within Yerevan
Professional English or Russian speaking guide service (if choosing "with a guide" option)
Lunch price
Tatev cable-car ticket at 9000 AMD ~ 24$ per person
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Khor Virap
Khor Virap is the most famous pilgrimage site in Armenia, as it is directly connected with the adoption of Christianity. As a state religion, Christianity in Armenia was adopted in 301 due to endeavors of Saint Gregory The Illuminator, who, before converting King Trdat The 3rd to Christianity, was imprisoned in the dungeon, over which a church of Khor Virap monastery was built in the 17th century. From the monastery one can admire the stunning view of the Biblical Mount Ararat.
Noravank Monastery
Passing a narrow road, surrounded by rocks of hundred caves, one discovers a scene of harmony of architecture with nature. The monastery, enshrined with fine architectural solutions and luxurious embellishments, is one of the brightest examples of Armenian architecture of the 13th century. Noravank consists of St. Karapet, St. Gregory The Illuminator churches and St. Astvatsatsin (Holy Mother of God) two-storey church, which is notable for its ideal constructive and sculptural work.
Options
3-6 travelers, with a guide
including bottled water, vehicle insurance, hotel pick up
Pickup included
1-3 travelers, without guide
including bottled water, vehicle insurance, hotel pick up
Pickup included
4-7 travelers, without guide
including bottled water, vehicle insurance, hotel pick up
Pickup included
1-2 travelers, with a guide
including bottled water, vehicle insurance, hotel pick up
Pickup included
Reviews
120 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Spectacular one-day private tour of Armenia
319larissav,
Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had the most amazing tour with tour guide Arev and our driver Arakel. Arev is so knowledgeable about the history of her beloved country. I definitely want to come back to explore this beautiful country that has SO much to offer. With kind regards, Larissa
Beautiful experience
mar ajos k219,
Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beautiful excursion to Khor Virab, Noravank and Tatev. Great company of our driver Arakel, always attentive and showing us the beauty of southern Armenia.
Fantastic trip
Li R,
Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our driver Arakel is very nice and share many things with me and the trip is pretty well arranged, Hyur is good choice for you in Armenia 我们的司机Arakel很友好也和我分享了很多有趣的事情，旅程很安全舒适，虽然雾很大，但是却别有一番风味，如果你来亚美尼亚旅游，Hyur是个很好的选择
wonderful day!
Nellie L,
Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Today was my third day joining a private tour with Hyur, and once again it was a truly wonderful experience. My guide Nelly and driver Grigor were both very kind, gentle, and professional. Nelly was extremely knowledgeable and shared many additional insights throughout the journey, allowing me to understand Armenia’s history and culture on a much deeper level. Without these private, in-depth tours, I would never have had the chance to learn so many details and hidden stories about this country. The itinerary today was quite long — about 12 to 13 hours round trip — but it was perfectly organized. There were plenty of rest stops, and the schedule was well balanced, so I never felt rushed or tired. I tend to ask a lot of questions, and Nelly was always patient to explain everything in detail. I’m also very grateful to Grigor for his safe and comfortable driving throughout such a long journey. thank you for such a wonderful experience! 今天是第三天參加Hyur的private tour，又是非常棒的一天！真的超讚！ 今天的導覽Nelly和司機Grigor都是非常友善溫柔的人， Nelly同樣非常專業，在旅途中也額外補充了很多資訊，真的非常感謝她能夠讓我更深入了解亞美尼亞，沒有參加這些private tour的深度導覽，真的沒機會了解這麼多細節還有額外的歷史和文化，今天的行程時長非常長，來回需要將近12-13小時，途中都有充分的休息時間，時間都安排的很妥當，不會覺得很趕，我超級愛問問題，Nelly也和之前的導覽一樣非常有耐心的回答我，也謝謝司機Grigor在如此長途的旅程中安全駕駛讓我整趟旅程舒適，今天還是覺得超棒！也超開心！
Comfortable trip
987fatemeha,
Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We booked a private tour to Khor Virap, Shaki Waterfall, and the Tatev Ropeway, and it was an unforgettable experience! Our driver, Karen, was absolutely wonderful — patient, professional, and an incredibly skilled driver. He knew all the routes perfectly and was always punctual. The entire trip was comfortable, well-organized, and truly memorable. We highly recommend this tour and Karen to anyone visiting Armenia!
A brilliant day
barbarasT4240GB,
Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My wife and I did this trip today with Arthur from Hyur services. Pick up from hotel was on time, the car was very comfortable and clean and tidy. Water bottles in door pockets. Arthur was well presented and took care of us all day with multiple unscheduled photo stops. Communication was fun with multiple versions of Google translate used between Australian and Armenian. The itinerary was excellent, the communication with the company before hand was excellent with prompt detailed replies to all questions. I would highly recommend Hyur services in Armenia.
Bonne.
N935SJmuriell,
Sep 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Marina is a very good guide. She speaks very good English and is fair in her explanations in Russian and English. I would have liked to be reminded that it could be cold in Tatev because it is in the mountains. The 25-minute stop at the food court could have been eliminated. The day is very long and it makes it arrive even later in Yerevan. Driver Aro was very good and did not take any risks on the road.
A first experience of the landscape and monasteries of Armeni.
mariagY9471WK,
Sep 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Although very long, it was an excellent trip and worth doing. The monasteries were amazing as well as the scenery along the route. Our guide Tikran was very knowledgeable and informative and managed to explain everything in English and Russian. The driver Aryak was very good especially with the difficult hairpin bends in the mountains. Thankyou both for a memorable trip. Olha and Maria Gawdiak
Another great day trip!
Curious17504674103,
Sep 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had our second trip with Hyur this week and it was so great that Meline was again our guide! As soon as we heard, that she would be again our guide, we knew, we would have a great day! This time Arakel was our driver and he managed to bring us safe through the mountain roads, which is not easy! He was very kind and friendly too! This trip was a long one as we went to: Etschmiadsin - Visiting the oldest Cathedral in the world was just great Noravank - Monastary with a stunning view Tatev and Wings of Tatev - Rather long trip from Jerevan, but absolutely worth it! The wings of Tatev Ropeway (Guiness Book) ride was giving amazing views! And Tatev Monastary was also something you should not miss! But one of the highlights was also the scenary along the way as the landscape changes every 50 kilometers and we find this kind of landscape just astonishing beautiful! But again: Thank you Meline for all your patience, the information, the taking care, the funny conversations, the kindness!
Stunning private tour to Tatev
Discover60939536889,
Sep 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was our second tour within three days via Hyur tours and again, we had such a great experience. Our first tour was with Meline as tour guide and we asked the agency to make the second tour again with Meline. You can't ask for a better tour guide, she has such a knowledge about her country Armenia and knows so many details about the churches & the history with the abilty, to explain everything entertaning. Our tour started with Etschmiadsin, mindblowing to visit this oldest cathredale in the world in that great condition. Next stop was Noravank monastery with a stunning montain view. The final stop was Tatev and even if it's a long trip to get there - it's so worth it. In this regard, what a plus, that we had such an experienced driver - thanks a lot Arakel for the safe trip. The ropeway (wow) brings you up to Tatev monastery and you will love it. Such a beautiful, peacuful and energetic place! We are very happy and will leave Armenia with great memories.
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