Armenia Food & Wine Tour

Airport pick-up. Visit Mother Armenia monument -the largest statue in the capital then we will have a walk in Cascade Complex then the largest depository of manuscripts, Matenadaran. Later we will make an Armenian traditional dish, Ghapama, and taste some of the traditional dishes.

Overnight– Hotel in Yerevan

Today we will visit the Holy Church of Ejmiatsin, the holy centre of the Armenian Apostolic Church and the first Christian church in the whole world. We will also go to the “Ejmiatsin Museum” and explore antiquity there. Later on, we will visit Voskeni Winery. On our way back to Yerevan, we will see the ruins of the 7th century cathedral Zvartnots.

Overnight–in Yerevan

Today, we will visit the Khor Virap Monastery where the adoption of Christianity has started. Later on we'll go to Yeghegnadzor town, where we will have lunch and taste local wines and fruit vodka. Then we will visit Areni wine factory, where 6100 year old wine production traces, grape seeds and clay pots are found. Then we will visit the 13th century Noravank Monastery.

Overnight–Hotel in Hermon Village

Today we will explore Selim Caravanserai, which provides a bird’s eye view of the Armenian Highlands. Once this caravanserai hosted the Silk Road traders and it still stands unchanged from the 13th century. In Noratus, we will visit local cheese makers who make unique cheeses aged in wine and brandy. Later on visiting Armenia’s blue queen–Lake Sevan–we will explore the 9th century Hayravank monastery. Today's dinner will be served in Tsaghkunq village where we will have a traditional cooking master class.

Overnight-Hotel in Tsaghkunq

Today we will visit Garni Temple- the pagan symbol of Armenia and Geghard Monastery, partly carved out of the adjacent mountain and is included in the UNESCO World Heritage list. We will drive to Yerevan where we will enjoy the melody of Armenian duduk – an instrument made from apricot trees – in the manmade 21 m deep cave. Then we will visit the Ararat Brandy Factory.

Overnight–Hotel in Yerevan

Today we will get to the Amberd Fortress-a true symbol of the rebellious and defensive nature of the Armenian nation. We will have a break at a family Gastro yard in Ashtarak town, have lunch and a small harvest of seasonal fruits will serve as a dessert with herbal tea. Then we will visit Voskevaz wine factory. Here we will have wine tasting and an excursion in wine tunnels and production areas. In the evening we will be back to Yerevan.

Overnight–Hotel in Yerevan

Transfer to the Airport.

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