A beautiful monastery among red rocks, especially beautiful at sunset. The main feature is a two-story church with a steep staircase, where everyone climbs for photos. But now you can't climb the stairs. The road is mountainous, the views are beautiful.

This sits on top of my heart for all the things we visited in Armenia. It is the nature, the green and red mountain slopes that surround the monastery. The view from the top was splendid!

One of the most spectacular churches in Armenia that you should visit on your trip to this country. The beautiful architecture with eye-catching stone carvings also has a small museum. In famous tourist places in Armenia like here, there are machines that sell souvenir coins, if you want to have a collection of them, make sure you buy them wherever you go.

Noravank should be on top of your list when visiting Armenia. The setting, surrounded by beautiful mountains, colorful and still, the atmosphere of the monastery perched on a cliff up above it - it is absolutely mesmerizing! Weekends see a lot of people and school kids, so plan accordingly. Other than your religious fulfillment, there are a ton of photo ops that will make your eye pause... A must visit!

Noravank is absolutely stunning! The church complex is beautifully preserved and set against breathtaking red cliffs. The road leading there is just as impressive—winding through a dramatic canyon with amazing views the whole way. A peaceful and unforgettable place to visit!

The Noravank site is our favourite of all these spiritual sites in Armenia. It might not have the same historical importance as others do. But the location as such is the most pristine. Already the access road leading through the gorge is pretty impressive. The site itself, slightly up the slope at the end of the valley, surrounded by the red rocks of the surrounding hills, is impressive.

Location: Amaghu River gorge, near Yeghegnadzor, Vayots Dzor Province, Armenia. Founded: 12th century, flourished mainly during the 13th–14th centuries. Landscape: Surrounded by dramatic red cliffs, making it one of the most picturesque monasteries in Armenia.

Great view on the nearby canyon and mountains. Be aware that if you're planning to go there by car, then you need a 4x4 and the entrance is closed and you need to contact the ranger to arrange the visit.

Beautiful!

(Translated by Google) Beautiful landscape and color of rocks. (Original) Piękny krajobraz i kolor skał.

Areni-1 Cave is a must visit place for everyone interested in ancient history and archaeology. Located in the Vayots Dzor region of Armenia,Walking through the cave, you can feel connected to the ancient civilizations. The site is well maintained,and the guides telling the lifestyle and culture. Seeing the ancient tools, pottery, and the remnants of winemaking is a unique experience that adds depth to understanding human history. The surrounding landscape is beautiful.If you’re in Armenia, don’t miss the chance to visit Areni-1 Cave it’s a gem 💎.

The cave is for archeology enthusiasts, a staircase has been built to make it easy to access the cave, and there is good information in the cave for those interested. It is one of the oldest, or perhaps the oldest, places where wine was discovered.

Areni Cave is a place where the oldest leather shoes in the world and the remains of an ancient winery were found. The tour is short, about 20 minutes, it is cool and quite dark inside. It is interesting to look at, but does not leave much of an impression. If you are passing by, you can go in, but it is not worth a special trip. There are many swallows' nests at the entrance.

The history and age of the findings is impressive but the actual site visit is not that dynamic or interesting. Only if here in the area for other visits is this a worthwhile stop, but not a special trip for these archiological diggings.

Location: Near the village of Areni, Vayots Dzor Province, Armenia, along the Arpa River. Discovery: Excavations began in the early 2000s. Significance: A prehistoric cave settlement with extraordinary preservation due to the dry climate

Well preserved artfects, nicely explained in wall panels and object labels. Cafes amd suveneir shops are arpund. More can be done to attract more tourists.

On the way to Noravank it worths a stop. As many times with prehistoric sites, it is not so immediate and easy to decifrare and understand, but the history of the oldest shoe in the world is fantastic. Interesting the traces of the first vinifications.

the center of the church interior, arched pendentives support the drum and dome above. High-relief carvings of mythical creatures adorn each of the four stone panels between the pendentives and base of the drum. Small vertical windows around the drum as well as small windows at each of the four façades let light into the main floor below. A semi-circular apse is located at the eastern wall of the structure and small "studies" or prayer rooms are adjacent on either side. The arched window above the apse is divided by a single column for decorative and structural purposes.

Quiet place.

Extremely scenic location. Bring your telelens. I believe this church is better from a distance.

A beautiful place... It will take some 25 minutes to get there from the main road... Just go the center of the village Areni. Turn left and go towards the huge rocks... Ask the villagers to help you with the way. The monastery is a small, cozy one... It looks like Noravank.. But the details differ... A beautiful scenery awaits if you get there...

Where peace covers your soul

Church made by medieval Armenian architect Momik

The door of the church.

It was the last day for our group visiting Armenia for a friends wedding and Areni Wine Winery really made it a grand finale. The beautiful scenery in the mountains, the food & wine, the lovely hospitality. Superb. This will last in our memories and heart.

Incredibly good degustation ceremony with great lecture on how to taste wine. I liked young wines and fruit ones the most. Fruit wines were really fruity, I have never tasted anything like that. At leat, they are not your supermarket-grade fruit wines. At that time fruit and young wines cost about 2k dram, and 2016 and 2014 dry reds were 5k and 7k respectively. Many thanks to the owner and his son for captivating stories in Russian.

Excellent wine tasting experience. We tried 6 wines and bought 4 bottles of cherry, blackberry, orange and semi-sweet wines which we loved. Shame we couldn't take more due to the luggage limitations. The wine tasting was very informative and interesting. We also had dinner in the new restaurant next door that belongs to the same owners where we had a delicious vegetarian dinner. Lovely people, lovely wine, lovely food. I absolutely recommend this place.

My first time in Armenia and one of the first places I visited during the tour. This is where I get the chance to taste all their wine range. The Blueberry wine was the best tasting ones.

A real wholesome and pleasent experience. You can visit the winery in the cellar, the new restaurant or if you are a group and book in advance they can set up a dinner between in the vineyard. The food is amazing and they mostly use free ingredients from the area.

There is lot of confusion among wine travelers in the Areni area because numerous wineries in close proximity to each other have similar names. Even some of the reviews and photos are associated with the wrong place. In preparing for my visit, I was told to avoid the commercial wineries situated along the highway and seek out Areni Wine LLC as the top priority (along with Zorah in Rind). That turned out to be the correct advice. The highway wineries are decent, but in essence they are tourist traps. Areni Wine LLC is completely different. It is a true boutique winery that preserves its commitment to traditional production methods and family spirit, and the quality of the wine reflects this commitment. The wine tasting (free) covers a range of eight different bottles -- three dry reds (of which two were opened right on the spot), a semi-sweet, three fruit wines (of which the sour cherry was the most memorable), and and a Glintwine. Anyone who appreciates wine on more than a merely casual level should make this a stop on their wine journey and not bother with the wineries by the side of the highway.

Probably best wine stop in Areni. Delicious sweet wines as well as 6 dry wines, 4 fruit vodkas and a brandy to sample (all for free and with knowledgeable English speaking host). Also this family business sells a range of herbal teas and dried fruits gathered from the local area and their 5ha of vineyards and orchards. It's a wonder they make any money, given their generous provision of wine to sample!

A very pleasant experience – delicious food, friendly and attentive staff, and a beautiful location. The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming. I would have appreciated slightly more authentic dishes, but overall everything was great. Highly recommended!

It was excellent! Great variety, generous portions, and full of authentic flavor. I choose pork full tray dish. Everything was fresh and delicious. Highly recommend.

One of the best dining experiences I've had in Armenia. The atmosphere is incredibly peaceful, and the hospitality is exceptional. Bonus is that they speak English. Highly recommended.

The chicken full trail was the best 'katův šleh' I have ever had outside of Czech Republic! Bovari was also great.

By far the best restaurant in Areni. The food and service is exemplary. The Pork khorovats was sublimely delicious, likewise the chicken kebab. The fried cheese was awesome, the salad fresh and Peach and Cherry compot soothed our thirst. I cannot recommend this restaurant enough!!

Excellent food. A must try. The Reasturant is located above the winery. You should try the chicken kebab and grill. Reasonably priced.

Service is nice and fast. Food is good. The most we liked the salad Gratage - it is just brilliant with lavash ❤️ The meat was tasty and fresh, but pork was a bit too fatty. Overall, I enjoyed the meal and could recommend this place. P.s: we paid with card.

A fun little-ish local winery that offers tours and wine degustations. Our driver-guide suggested to visit it on the way back from Noravanq. We tried 4 glasses of wine each (wine can be replaced with a shot of local cognac). It’s a fun and tasty experience: to sip different types of wine before finally giving in into temptation to buy a bottle. The owners were very pleasant and also offered us some coffee, that we enjoyed atop of a terrace with a wonderful mountain view after a short tour. The tour guide gave us info about the ways of their wine and drink’s production in general, showed us the cellar, bottles and barrels. Prices are fair, they have a wide selection of drinks and souvenirs. We left very satisfied.

Areni Winery is a beautiful place to visit. They offer free wine tasting and a guided tour that explains the winemaking process in detail. The staff are enthusiastic, friendly, and make the experience enjoyable. It was a bit crowded when we visited, maybe because of the free wine tasting, but still well worth it.

The staff speaks good English and will give you a free tour of the winemaking process. After that, if you are interested, you can buy from the winemakers after tasting. In general, the prices of wine and other alcoholic beverages in Arne Hill are low and of good quality. I suggest you make your purchases here if you wish. Apart from shops and factories like this, there are vendors who sell quality handmade alcohol.

It was a very good experience to visit their tasting section. They offered free tasting of wine. We also purchased 6 wines mainly semi sweet pomegranate and grape.

Wide range of red , white , fruit and cognac Dried fruits , tea. Souveniers Cafe on the terrace Please please feed this black dog in front of your shop!

The wine factory is very interesting because there are many opportunities to taste wine and buy gifts and the cave is amazing.I racommned a visit.

Nice tour in the winery, accompanied by wine tasting.

Super nice garden restaurant - we had Harisa and dolma there and are happy we did not go to one of the bigger and touristy places. Lovely homecooked food in a chill atmosphere and with friendly owners. We especially loved the homemade pomegranate wine and the outdoor seating area with beautiful carpet decoration.

We had a nice wine tasting with the excursion group. Nice wines, just a bit sweet for my taste (because they are major from fruits). Prices are very responsables.

Dare to come in or ask outside at the stand if it's open! The food is fresh and delicious. We had our best Barbecue so far and everything was freshly prepared. Although we arrived late, we were even offered a wine tasting in the cellar. Svetlana is such a sweet host. Enjoy the courtyard, draped in wine, and indulge in delicious home cooking.

Came here at 19:30, the closing time is 21:00. The lady that was there behaved like she was there as some sort of punishment, she gave us the menu and closed herself in the kitchen. We left without eating. Maybe this place has good food, but we didn’t have a chance to try it.

We arrived late for dinner and they prepared for us an amazing food, their wine was so good! The family is very welcoming. We really loved it ❤️

The hospitality is unbeatable and the food is no doubt one of the best I've tried in Armenia. I was very lucky to come across one owner's family birthday party. They kindly invited me for some wine tasting and share some of the fresh grilled rabbit meat. The wine here are very unique and smell different from many wine I have ever taste (coming from someone who tried decent amount of wine from different countries). I recommend this place and I recommend purchasing wine from here over the wine factory next door because it's a small family business wine maker with small production, while you can purchase the wine from wine factory next door in many other places.

Amazing place to have a dinner at. The staff were incredibly welcoming (opened the restaurant for us despite our very late arrival) and serve very tasty food & wine. We ensued up buying several wine bottles for later!

I had the pleasure of visiting this wonderful winery and was treated to a fantastic experience. From taking a short tour through their production process to sampling their best wines, every moment was truly delightful. The staff was knowledgeable and passionate about their craft, making the tour both informative and engaging. After the tour, I had the opportunity to dine at their on-site restaurant, and the food did not disappoint. The dishes were beautifully presented, and the flavours were exquisite. The atmosphere was cozy and inviting, creating the perfect setting to enjoy a delicious meal paired with their exquisite wines. Overall, my visit to this winery was nothing short of amazing. I left feeling satisfied, impressed, and grateful for the memorable experience. I highly recommend this establishment to anyone looking for a top-notch winery experience with great food to match.

An impressive new building with modern stainless steel tanks and wine making equipment. Wooden barrels for maturing the Reserve range of wines. A very large restaurant nearby for lunch and tasting.

Had an informative visit of the winery before tasting and all that for about 1,000 per person which is worth it. The wine is still young but interestingly only made with local grape. We also bought some bottles to bring them back. Bottles are expensive compared to the same price v. quality in Europe but still quite unique to have Armenian wine.

Interesting visit to the factory and wine tasting. Not as generous as the Georgians in terms of wine tasting and quality in my opinion.

The best place in Armenia Food was amazing Quality was fabulous Artyom was amazing very professional and truly amazing I am definitely recommending this place Bravo Armenia Wow

a small short excursion to the factory where we saw large steel containers with wine and barrels, a press and a machine for pouring wine into bottles. tasting with 3 types - white, rose, red.

The guide was pleasant and smiling only until she realized that we didn't want to buy the most expensive wines, but just a few ordinary ones. Then we were glad we went back to Yerevan.

A Hidden Gem in Areni – Truly Unforgettable! I recently had the pleasure of staying at the Areni Wine Cellar B&B, and it was a truly delightful experience. Run by the warm and hospitable Ms. Anna, this charming guesthouse is the perfect place for a peaceful retreat surrounded by nature’s beauty. The rooms are exceptionally neat and clean, with a cozy, home-like feel that instantly makes you feel at ease. You can tell how much care and attention Anna puts into every detail – from the well-maintained interiors to the spotless facilities. What sets this place apart, besides its beautiful natural surroundings and serene vibe, is the incredible food. Every meal served was homemade, fresh, and absolutely delicious. You can truly taste the love and tradition in each bite – a highlight of the stay! And of course, I can’t forget to mention the most adorable and responsible dog on the property. This loyal companion seems to keep a watchful eye over everything and adds a unique charm to the whole experience. It’s clear that he takes his “duties” seriously, and he made the stay even more memorable. Whether you’re stopping by for a night or looking for a quiet weekend escape, I highly recommend the Areni Wine Cellar B&B. It’s a peaceful haven with wonderful hospitality that you won’t forget.

I stayed here for 2 nights in Aug2025. It's an excellent B&B with a wine cellar. The area is quiet and peaceful. The breakfasts with homemade cheese, jams, and locally grown vegetables/fruit were great, same for dinners. The rooms (with bathrooms) are clean. The wines are quite good but the homemade spirits (I've tried orange and mint/anise flavours) were fantastic, this is a must. The owners were accommodating and truly generous hosts. Overall, I loved it here and give it my highest recommendation.

We had a wonderful stay! The room was spotless and comfortable, the people were incredibly friendly, and the atmosphere felt warm and welcoming. The food was fresh, delicious, and full of local flavors, perfectly paired with fantastic wine and brandy. Highly recommended!

Super nice and helpful owner. Clean rooms with hot shower, but the walls are super tiny and you hear all talking from the neighbours rooms what is annoying. Delicious, home made breakfast and great wine tasting. Recommend!

The place was really nice and comfortable, rooms on a very decent level and owner was welcoming, open and really took care of our needs also letting us do a very savoury and interesting wine tasting adapting to our schedule. Breakfast was abundant, good with the local products This was short but very pleasant stay. Thank you.

Even though we came very late the host and her family prepared us a dinner. Both dinner and breakfast were delicious and plentiful. The rooms were clean and the family is friendly. Would recommend.

Small Familiy Weinery mit free Wine Degustation. Wine very good. Very best Dinner in whole Armenien untill now (The best Dolma ever). And a wanderfull, friendly and helpfull Hauskeeper. Rooms clean and big. If you get to Areni stay here.

Best B&B

(Translated by Google) The room for 3 is part of a family house. Equipment corresponding to the category. Own entrance. Parking at the house. Option to order breakfast - very rich and tasty. Very suitable for an overnight stay while traveling in Armenia. (Original) Pokoj pro 3 je součástí rodinného domu. Vybavení odpovídající kategorii. Vlastní vchod. Parkování u domu. Možnost objednat snídani - velmi bohatá a chutná. Na přespání při cestách po Arménii velice vhodné.

(Translated by Google) I arrived late at night and they accepted me without any problems. The room is excellent, hot water, air conditioning. The breakfast is excellent, it’s impossible to eat everything, a lot of delicious food. I recommend!!! (Original) Приехал уже под ночь, приняли без проблем. Номер отличный, горячая вода, кондиционер. Завтрак отличный, все съесть не реально, много вкусной еды. Рекомендую!!!