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Culinary endless history —on our culinary tours in Armenia! Discover Armenia with the true meaning of “la dolce vita”! Armenia is a pleasure-seeker’s paradise. Enjoy a Armenian holiday with our expert guides. Learn how to make traditional lavash, taste incredible wines in a centre of world’s winemaking. Armenia is a great region for gastronomy, you will be able to taste the world’s best fruits, dishes which come to us from the prehistoric times, and, of course red wines. Not to mention visiting the beautiful cities and regions that produce them.
Day 1: Arrival
Meet the tourist at the airport.
Drive to the hotel, check-in at the hotel and overnight at the hotel in Yerevan.
Dinner in traditional Armenian cuisine Harisa’s tasting
Overnight at the hotel in Yerevan.
Day 2: Yerevan-Sevan-Sevanavank-Hayravank-Yerevan
Breakfast at the hotel.
Visiting to Sevanavank Monastery – a monastery in the north-west coast of Lake Sevan. The monastery is located on a peninsula, which was once a small island.
Tasting Armenian trout in a local restaurant.
Visiting to Hayravank – a 9th to 12th century Armenian monastery located just northeast of the village of Hayravank along the southwest shores of Lake Sevan.
Back to the Yerevan.
Dinner independent.
Overnight at the hotel in Yerevan.
Day 3:Yerevan-Zvartnots temple-Ejmiatsin -Yerevan
Breakfast at the hotel.
Visit to Echmiadzin – the holy seat of the Supreme Patriarch – Catholicos of all Armenians. The Cathedral was built in 303 on the site of a pagan temple after the adoption of Christianity as a state religion in 301. Visit St. Hripsime Church (7th century).
A few kilometers from Ejmiatsin are the ruins of the 7th century AD Temple of Zvartnots (buiIt in 641—661), which was to suppress Ejmiatsin cathedral by its grandeur. The remnants of Zvartnots are a wonderful sight, even in ruins. Only the lower parts of the walls and individual fragments have been survived.
Eat Ejmiatsin’s Kufta Taste at a local restaurant.
Back to the Yerevan.
Dinner independent.
Overnight at the hotel in Yerevan.
Day 4: Yerevan-Garni-Geghard -Charents Arch-Yerevan
Breakfast at the hotel.
Drive to Garni & Geghard.
Here, in the harmony of the relief and the virgin nature you will see the pagan Garni architectural complex of the 1st century and feel the spirit of ancient ages.
*In the village of Garni, you will have the opportunity to take part in a master class on lavash baking. Lavash is traditional Armenian thin bread that represents our national cuisine and originates from Ancient Armenia. We will taste it with cheese and Armenian herbals.
Another ten minutes ride through the gorge will take you to the cave monastery of Geghard (12th –13th centuries).
Back to Yerevan.
Lunch at the local restaurant.
Dinner independent.
Overnight at the hotel in Yerevan
Day 5: Yerevan - Khor Virap – Areni – Noravank - Yerevan
Breakfast at the hotel.
Drive to Khor Virap, the site of royal prison where St. Gregory the Illuminator was held for thirteen years before converting Armenia into the first Christian nation in 301. Guided by the remote majesty of biblical mount Ararat, we explore the site, its underground chambers, elegant chapels and are captivated by the ascetic atmosphere of the site.
Visit to Areni factory (here we will taste 11- 12 types of wine).
The tour will on to the 12th century monastery complex of Noravank set in a canyon rich with rare flora.
Lunch at the local restaurant.
Back to Yerevan.
Overnight at the hotel in Yerevan.
Dinner independent.
Day 6: Departure
Breakfast at the hotel.
Drive to the airport for departure.
The tour price includes:
- Transfers airport-hotel-airport;
- Hotel, all include breakfast and internet;
- Transport service of the tour on comfortable transport;
- Lunches in the best restaurants with Armenian cuisine, in guest houses and country houses with national color;
- Service of the English-speaking guide;
- All the tastings of wine, cognac and fruit vodka described in the program;
Round-the-clock support of tourists by phone
The tour does not include:
- Air tickets;
- Alcoholic beverages;
- Medical insurance.
Max participants
11 adults / 11 children
Duration
6 days / 5 night
Guide language
English, Русский, Հայերեն
Tour Highlights
Yerevan, Sevan, Sevanavank, Hayravank, Zvartnots Temple, Ejmiatsin, Garni, Geghard, Charents Arch, Khor Virap, Areni, Noravank
RESERVATION
Free cancellation
up to 24 hours in advance
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- info@saravoyage.am
- Yerevan, Tigran Mets st. 18/20
