Wine weekend in Armenia

Airport transfer - City tour in Yerevan - "Ararat" brandy factory

We start our tour from the heart of Yerevan from Republic Square, where it becomes clear why Yerevan is considered to be a pink city. The most important government buildings are gathered here. The cherry on the cake is the singing fountains, which betray the unique atmosphere of the city and color Yerevan evenings. Walking along the old streets of Yerevan, we get to the Northern Avenue. All buildings, cafes, restaurants, shops are crowded with people, life is in full swing here all the time, at any time of the day. Walking we will get straight to the building Opera and Ballet and then to the Cascade, from the height of which a magnificent view of the whole city opens. The current identity of the Armenians was largely formed as a result of the Genocide in 1915. In May 2014 , Forbes magazine included The Armenian Genocide Museum is included in the list of 9 memorial museums that everyone should visit. In the Museum you can learn everything about the events that led to the Genocide, about the Genocide itself and the reaction of the world, including the famous words of Hitler “Who remembers the Armenians now”. The end of the day will be a tour of the Ararat Brandy Factory. The French royal drink quickly became popular around the world. But apart from Armenians, no one else has the right to call their drink Cognac, they use the name Brandy instead. An admirer of Armenian brandy was Winston Churchill, who could not do without it for a day. During the tour, we will also have the opportunity to taste such a divine drink.

The duration of the tour is 6-7 hours

The tour starts at 10:00

Yerevan - Saghmosavank Monastery - Hovhanavank Monastery - Voskevaz Winery - Yerevan

After breakfast we leave in the direction of Saghmosavank. The monastery rises above the gorge near the Kasakh River, from the shore of which a wonderful view of the monastery opens. After that we continue our journey in the direction of Hovhannavank. The monastery was built in the 12th century from orange and black tuff, a type of limestone common in Armenian architecture, which gives it a striking checkered pattern. What makes this church so impressive, apart from its age, is its location. The monastery stands on the edge of the Kasagh Canyon, a long and wide gorge cut by the Kasagh River. Therefore, the view from the monastery is simply amazing. Then we are waiting for a real fairy-tale castle. In the winery Voskevaz, which is located on the Ararat Valley, we will taste the wines that are famous among tourists, in addition, the territory is stunningly beautiful for walking.

The duration of the tour is 6-7 hours

The tour starts at 10:00

Yerevan - Khor Virap - Noravank Monastery - "Areni" winery - "Old Bridge" Winery - Yerevan

The first stop is the majestic Khor Virap, where the seeds of the beginning of Christianity in Armenia are stored. The first Catholicos of Armenia was imprisoned there for 13 years in prison. After our adventures, we are taken to the  "Areni" winery, for tasting wines that are famous not only in Armenia but also far abroad. Then we follow the hilly roads to Noravank towering among the red rocks. The monastery built in the XIII century surprises not only with its unique beauty, but also with a sad love story that is kept among its walls. According to how much the Vayots Dzor region is famous for many grape orchards, during this tour we will have another wine tasting, this time in the "Old Bridge" winery. Here we will have the opportunity not only to taste the wines, but also to get acquainted with the family that opened this paradise for visitors.

The duration of the tour is 10-11 hours

The tour starts at 12:00

Shopping in Yerevan - Transfer to the Airport

Breakfast at the hotel. After that there will have an exciting shopping trip. It is impossible to fly to Armenia and not take with you local delicacies such as dried fruits, wine, cognac, Armenian herbs, sweets, etc. The Vernissage market is a place where you can find everything, even what does not exist in general, souvenirs, wine, cognac, ceramics, jewelry made of silver and gold. And in the Gum market you will find various Armenian dried fruits, sweets, herbs, delicacies. There you can not only buy but also try everything your heart desires, hospitality is in the first place, you will definitely not leave hungry.

The duration of the tour is 2-3 hours