Tour to Khor Virap

Tour to Khor Virap

The Khor Virap(meaning "deep dungeon") is an Armenian monastery located in the Ararat plain in Armenia, near the closed border with Turkey, about 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) south of Artashat, Ararat Province, within the territory of ancient Artaxata.The monastery was host to a theological seminary and was the residence of Armenian Catholicos.
Also there you can find an incredible view of Mount Ararat.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Artashat City, Artashat, Armenia

Ancient Town(One of the 12 capitals in Great Armenia B.C.)


Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Khor Virap, Artashat, Lusarat Armenia

Every Armenian has heard about this unique architectural monument, which nowadays has become one of the main attractions of Ararat Province. This fortified monastery is a place of pilgrimage and a holy site for the Armenian Apostolic Church.

Duration: 45 minutes