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Taste Armenia: Culinary, Wine & Cultural Experience

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Order online. Delivery | TOURS 🍷 Taste Armenia: Culinary, Wine & Cultural Experience 7 Days / 6 Nights Wine, Heritage & Culinary Traditions of the World’s Oldest Winemaking Country Discover Armenia — a land where ancient civilizations, sacred monasteries, breathtaking landscapes, and 6,000-year-old winemaking traditions come together in one unforgettable journey. This immersive 7-day experience blends culture, gastronomy, authentic tastings, and hands-on culinary masterclasses. ________________________________________ Day 1 – Arrival in Yerevan | Capital Discovery & Welcome Dinner Arrival at Zvartnots International Airport. Private transfer to your hotel and check-in. After some rest, enjoy a guided tour of Yerevan, one of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited cities. Highlights include: • Republic Square – The architectural heart of the city, famous for its pink tuff stone buildings and musical fountains. • Abovyan Street – Historic avenue blending old-world charm with modern life. • Northern Avenue – Elegant pedestrian boulevard lined with cafés and boutiques. • Opera House – A masterpiece of Armenian architecture and cultural life. • Cascade Complex – Monumental stairway featuring modern art and panoramic views of Mount Ararat. 🍽 Welcome Dinner & Cooking Masterclass Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant featuring Armenian cuisine and a short introduction to national culinary traditions. Overnight in Yerevan. ________________________________________ Day 2 – Garni & Geghard | Nature, Heritage & Lavash Experience Breakfast at the hotel. Visit: • Garni Temple – The only preserved Greco-Roman pagan temple in the Caucasus, dramatically located above the Azat Gorge. • Geghard Monastery (UNESCO) – A medieval monastery partially carved into rock, renowned for its acoustics and sacred springs. • Symphony of Stones – Spectacular basalt columns formed by ancient volcanic activity. 🥖 Traditional Lunch in Garni Village Savoring grilled Armenian Trout (Ishkhan) Participate in the Armenian lavash bread-making process and taste freshly baked lavash straight from the underground oven (tonir). Return to Yerevan. Overnight. ________________________________________ Day 3 – Vayots Dzor | Cradle of Armenian Winemaking, Savoring Armenia’s star dish — Khorovats in Tonir Check out and drive south through scenic landscapes. Visit: • Khor Virap Monastery – Armenia’s most iconic monastery with breathtaking views of Mount Ararat. • Noravank Monastery – A 13th-century architectural jewel set in a dramatic red canyon. • Areni-1 Cave – The world’s oldest known winery (over 6,000 years old). 🍷 Lunch at a Local Home Enjoy authentic homemade dishes: Enjoying Khorovats in Tonir — the heart of Armenian cuisine paired with local wine and traditional Armenian vodka (oghi). Overnight in Vayots Dzor. ________________________________________ Day 4 – Selim Pass, Cheese & Lake Sevan Drive via the historic Selim Pass. 🧀 Visit Mikaelyan's Family Farm Cheese tasting experience featuring local artisanal varieties. • Hayravank Monastery – A 9th-century monastery overlooking the blue waters of Lake Sevan. 🍽 Dinner & Masterclass at Tsaghkunq Chef House A refined culinary experience highlighting seasonal Armenian cuisine. Overnight in Sevan. ________________________________________ Day 5 – Dilijan | Forests, Monasteries & Culinary Traditions Drive to the lush resort town of Dilijan, often called the “Armenian Switzerland.” Visit: • Haghartsin Monastery – Hidden deep within forested mountains. • Lake Parz – A peaceful alpine lake surrounded by dense woodland. 🍽 Dinner & Cooking Masterclass at Tun Armeni Hands-on preparation of traditional Armenian dishes. Overnight in Dilijan. ________________________________________ Day 6 – Spiritual Armenia & Brandy Heritage Drive to Vagharshapat: Visit: • Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin – The spiritual center of the Armenian Apostolic Church (UNESCO). • Saint Hripsime Church – A masterpiece of early Christian architecture. • Zvartnots Cathedral – Magnificent 7th-century cathedral ruins. 🍽 Lunch & Dolma Masterclass at Machanents House Learn to prepare traditional Armenian dolma. 🥃 Visit to Ararat Brandy Company Guided tour and tasting of Armenia’s world-famous brandy. Return to Yerevan. Overnight. ________________________________________ Day 7 – Departure Transfer to Zvartnots International Airport for departure. End of your unforgettable Armenian Wine & Cultural Discovery journey. ________________________________________ ✨ Tour Highlights • 6,000-year-old winemaking heritage • UNESCO monasteries & sacred sites • Savoring grilled Armenian Trout (Ishkhan) • Lavash & Dolma cooking masterclasses • Savoring Khorovats in Tondir - the star of Armenian Cuisine • Wine & local vodka tasting • Cheese farm experience • Brandy tasting at Ararat Brandy Company • Lake Sevan & Dilijan mountain landscapes - TOURS Taste Armenia: Culinary, Wine & Cultural Experience Taste Armenia: Culinary, Wine & Cultural Experience |

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