Tour operator «Armenian Trip» offers a one-day jeep tour to Armenia from Yerevan. An unforgettable day during which you will enjoy the breathtaking view of Mount Ararat, visit one of the oldest and largest fortresses of Smbatabert, watch the Caucasian bezoar goats gracefully climbing the red rocks, taste wines from the best local grape varieties at a local winemaker in the village of  «Areni», and of course enjoy the view of the beautiful monastery complex Noravank, built on the ledge of a narrow winding gorge, famous for its steep red cliffs. Be sure to spend this day with us, as you will get a lot of amazing emotions, and we will be able to capture all this for you, thanks to high-quality aerial photography (drone video).  «Armenian Trip» is looking forward to seeing you!

Description:

• Departure from Yerevan.
• Excursion to the Khor Virap Monastery (literally translated as «deep dungeon”) (7th-17th centuries). You will see the underground pit in which the future first patriarch of the Armenian Apostolic Church, Saint Grigor Lusavorich (Saint Gregory the Illuminator), languished in captivity for 13 years. The monastery is located 50 km from Yerevan on the Armenian-Turkish border. You will enjoy a beautiful view of the Biblical Mount Ararat.
• Trip to the Smbataberd fortress (10th century) – one of the oldest and largest fortresses in Vayots Dzor and Syunik (1930 m above sea level). An exciting jeep tour awaits you. Video shooting with a drone.
• Lunch in the village of Areni, where wines are made from local grape varieties (wine tasting).
• Trip to the  «Arpa» Reserve, which is located in the village of Areni, in the gorge of the unique medieval historical and architectural complex Noravank. The reserve occupies an area of ​​about 200 hectares, of which 40 hectares are karst caves. Interesting observation of the Caucasian bezoar goats, gracefully climbing the red rocks (bezoars are listed in the  «Red Book»). Video shooting with a drone.
• Return to Yerevan.

The tour price includes:

• Meeting at the hotel
• All transfers (comfortable minibus with air conditioning)
• Meals - lunch
• Wine tasting in the village of Areni
• Entrance tickets (where necessary)
• Drone shooting