Group excursion from Gyumri ․ Khor Virap, Areni (winery-cave), Noravank, Jermuk

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A cozy corner in the heart of the Caucasus, Armenia has a very strong and at the same time very beautiful feature. One of the most powerful and beautiful wonders of the Armenian people and Armenia is its historical and cultural heritage, which embodies the flight of thought and creative art of the Armenian people. We will visit Khor Virap Monastery on the left bank of the Araks River. We will travel to Vayots Dzor region. Wine tasting will be organized

We will also have the opportunity to enter the Bird Cave, where numerous finds dating back to 4200-3500 BC have been discovered, including plant remains, utensils, grape and apricot bones, reed cloth, skulls, etc. A winery between 5,000 and 5,500 years old was discovered, which is considered the oldest winery in the world. The oldest shoes in the world were found.

Then we will reach one of the ancient and mysterious monastery complexes of Noravank, which has a beautiful natural environment surrounded by mountain passes and reddish cliffs. Especially in the evening, under the last rays of the setting sun, the purple rocks and the man-made masterpiece are intertwined, forming a single whole. We will visit Jermuk which is situated in the lap of woody mountains, 2080 meters above sea level. We will admire the beauty of Jermuk waterfall and at the end we will have a ride on Jermuk ropeway which is 2480 meters high. It is located at the beginning of the town, which was built in 2007 by the Austrian company Leitner. The length of the ropeway is 1000 m. The difference between the height of the supports at the top and bottom is 400 m.

During the tour you:

• You will see the village of Areni, which is mentioned in history in the 3rd millennium BC village and is known for the best wines. Areni wine with its unique aroma and subtle flavor holds a place of honor among the most respected Armenian wines. A visit to the village winery will prove it best.
• We will ascend to the Birds Cave on the height of 30 meters, which is located on the tributary of the Arpa River - Gnishik. The cave is located near the restaurant on the river bank - in the rock (the turn in the gorge on the right). You can get here by a path leading up the hill that leads to a triangular entrance pointing to the cave. The cave is a chain of caves connected by narrow passages. It has several small niches in the upper parts of the rock walls. The entrance is partially filled with large boulders.
• We will see the mysterious monastic complex of Noravank, which is surrounded by beautiful bright red rocks. It is considered one of the outstanding cultural and spiritual centers of medieval Armenia, the family tomb of Princes Orbelyan.
• We will visit Jermuk waterfall, which is 72 m. high and falls into the Arpa river with a slope resembling the hair of a girl. Hence another name of the waterfall: "Mermaid's Hair".
• At the highest point, at an altitude of 2480 m, you can visit the restaurant-cafe. The cable car has two lines. The length of the first - 1450 m, the second - 1550 m. The number of seats: 200.

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STARTING PLACE: GYUMRI, NANE HOTEL

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