Khor Virap

Khor Virap stands on the Ararat plain, close to the mountain that dominates so many views of southern Armenia. The monastery is closely associated with the story of Gregory the Illuminator and Armenia's early Christian history. Visitors can explore the church complex and look across the plain toward Mount Ararat when weather permits.

Khor Virap often appears early in southern Armenia itineraries that continue toward Areni and Noravank. The tours below show the exact sequence of stops and duration for each published route; private journeys and shared departures offer different ways to visit.