Areni tours from Yerevan

Areni is a village in Vayots Dzor whose sights bring together winemaking and church architecture. Areni Winery produces red, white and pomegranate wines. The village’s Holy Mother of God Church is associated with the architect Momik, and its main entrance has a relief of the Virgin Mary holding the infant Jesus. These are different subjects for a visit, so it is useful to check which Areni stops appear in the route you are considering.

Group itineraries from Yerevan combine Khor Virap, Noravank, Birds’ Cave and Areni Winery. A private route also lists Khor Virap, Noravank, Areni Cave and a winery. Another group itinerary links Areni Winery with Tatev Monastery, Khndzoresk and Shaki Waterfall. Read each programme as a separate route: the church, cave and winery are distinct stops, and the destination name alone does not identify the exact visit. Compare the tour format and the full stop list according to whether your interests lie in wine, religious architecture or a combination of places.