Winemaking is firmly established in the history of the country and is extremely expensive to every Armenian. Armenia is one of the oldest wine-making civilizations, because according to legend, the development of wine-making in the Armenian valley dates back to the biblical times, when Noah landed on the sacred mount Ararat and planted the first vine on its slopes. Wine was a kind of reward for Noah and his family for all the pain and suffering that they overcame during The great Flood. Since then, the Armenian people have revered all the traditions of wine-making to the present day. Let’s dive into the fascinating history of wine making in Armenia from ancient times to the present day!

1 Day: Meeting at the airport. Transfer to the hotel. Gala dinner.
Meeting at the airport.
Transfer to the hotel.
Gala dinner with a national show program.
Night in Yerevan.

2 Day: Yerevan city-tour-Tsitsernakaberd-Ararat Cognac Factory
Breakfast
Yerevan is one of the oldest cities in the world, founded in 782 BC by the Urartian king Argishti I. Because of the pink hue of tuff, which is mostly built up in the city, Yerevan is poetically called “pink”. There are about 5,000 cultural monuments in Yerevan. Victory Park is one of the greenest areas of the city, where the Mother Armenia monument is located and offers a beautiful panorama of the city. From here, you can see the whole of Yerevan at a glance. During the walk, we will also take a walk along the wine street of saryana, where there are excellent wine establishments.
The Tsitsernakaberd memorial complex, built in Yerevan in 1967, is dedicated to the memory of 1.5 million Armenians who died during the first genocide of the 20th century at the hands of the Turkish government, and has become a place of pilgrimage and an integral part of the architecture of Yerevan. The complex covers an area of 4500 square meters and consists of three main elements: the wall of memory, the sanctuary with Eternal fire and the stele “Rebirth of Armenia”.
Ararat cognac factory is the leading enterprise in Armenia for the production of alcoholic beverages. Visiting the cellars, “Alley of presidents”, where you will have an exceptional opportunity to get acquainted with the history of cognac production in Armenia, learn about the stages of making Armenian cognac, as well as tasting the legendary Armenian cognacs, enjoy the beauty, unique aroma and taste of various varieties of cognac from the primary source. You will learn all about the history of creating the best cognac in the world. You will visit the only place in the world where they produce the same Cognac that Churchill drank. The taste of Armenian cognac was once appreciated By M. Gorky: “it is Much easier to climb mount Ararat than from the cellars of” Ararat»
Night in Yerevan

3 Day: Khor-virap-Areni Winery-Noravank-lunch-degustation.
Breakfast
Khor Virap is one of the symbols of Armenia, offering a magnificent view of the biblical Mount Ararat. This was the beginning of the baptism of Armenia, the first state to become Christian before Rome. The monastery was built in the period from VI to XVII centuries, over the dungeon where the Baptist of Armenia – Saint Gregory the Illuminator-languished for spreading Christianity, until king Trdat decided to accept this religion as the state one.
Areni is a wine region of Armenia, where an annual wine festival is held. Areni winery was opened in 1994. In the tasting room, you can try red and white wines, fruit and berry. The most popular are pomegranate and apricot wines, but you can also try wine from quince, cherry, BlackBerry, raspberry, peach and others. After a tasting and a tour of the winery, guests can enjoy a delicious lunch.
Noravank monastery complex-was built in the XIII century on the ledge of a narrow winding gorge of the Amagu river. The gorge is famous for its steep red rocks rising behind the monastery. During the reign of the Orbelyan princes, the monastery became a major religious center, and in the XIII-XIV centuries – the residence of the bishops of Syunik. The Noravank complex, thanks to the magnificent creations of medieval architects and its location against the backdrop of a beautiful landscape, leaves an indelible impression.
Night in Goris

4 Day: Waterfall Shaki-Tatev-Khndzoresk-lunch-degustation.
Breakfast
Shake waterfall is a modest tributary of the stormy Vorotan, which forms a waterfall of amazing beauty. According to legend, the waterfall got its name in honor of the beautiful shake, who, not wanting to submit to violence from one of the conquerors, threw herself from a high rock. During the fall, the girl’s long dress opened up from the wind and turned into a waterfall, which was later called the shake waterfall.
Tatev monastery-the pearl of medieval Armenian architecture was built in the IX-XIII centuries. The monastery was also the largest University of its time. Thanks to the beautiful combination of medieval architecture and fabulous nature, the monastery is considered one of the most beautiful places on the planet
“Wings of Tatev” – registered in the Guinness book of records as the longest cable car in the world. Its length is 5,752 m. It stretches over surprisingly beautiful places and ends at the legendary Tatev monastery of the 10th century.
Khndzoresk-created jointly by nature and human labor. On the territory of Khndzoresk there is a large number of ancient caves. In some places, the caves are arranged in several tiers. People continued to live here until the 1950s, after which they were relocated to a nearby village by the decision of the Soviet authorities.
Visit a colorful winery, where you will taste 3 varieties of red wine (medals Mundus vini and Mondial), white red wine and Grappa. The production of these wines combines traditional Armenian (especially from the Vayots Dzor region) and modern wine-making technologies and equipment. The grapes are carefully washed, sorted and selected only the best and most Mature grapes. After an exciting tour, a delicious Armenian table will be served.
Night in Yerevan

5 Day: Echmiadzin-Zvartnots-lunch-degustation.
Breakfast
Echmiadzin is the spiritual center of Armenia. In the center is the Cathedral, built in the first years of the IV century on the place where, according to legend, Christ appeared to Gregory the Illuminator. In memory of this event, the Cathedral was named Echmiadzin — lit.: “the only begotten descended”. Of particular interest are the relics stored in Etchmiadzin: a piece of the cross on which Christ was crucified, and a fragment of Noah’s Ark.
The Cathedral is the oldest Christian Church.  It was built in 303, shortly after the introduction of Christianity as the state religion in Armenia.
The Church of Saint Hripsime was built in 618 and is a masterpiece of early Christian architecture. It is a slender and majestic structure, beautiful in its simplicity. In the rectangular base of the temple, four semicircular niches form a cross. Under the altar is the crypt where, according to legend, Hripsime was buried.
The Church of Saint Gayane was built in 630 on the site of a fourth-century chapel and is still one of the best monuments of Armenian architecture. This is a slim, concise and strict building. From the decor, only plant ornaments on the frames of doors and Windows.
Shogakat temple was built in 1694 on the site of a fourth-century chapel. It is notable for its peculiar architecture, known as the”dome hall”.
Zvartnots temple – the most striking monument of medieval Armenian architecture-built in the VII century. Unfortunately, Zvartnots has reached our days only in ruins, completely destroyed by a powerful earthquake in the X century. But even the ruins of this temple give us an idea of its rare and majestic beauty.
Visit to the winery with tasting: classic, white and experimental wine. The wines of this region have a unique taste. The bouquet of aromas opens gradually, leaving a pleasant aftertaste. The winery uses only wild yeast, fermentation and aging is carried out in barrels of Karabakh oak. The wines are aged in barrels for more than a year and after bottling are further aged in bottles. After the tasting, guests will have a real Armenian lunch.
Night in Yerevan

6 Day: Armenian Alphabet Monument-Saghmosavank-Hovhanavank-lunch-degustation.
Breakfast
“Alley of letters” is a monument to Armenian writing, which was established in 2005 in honor of the 1600th anniversary of the creation of the Armenian alphabet. All the letters and statues are made of Armenian tuff. Armenian is a separate branch of the Indo-European family of languages. The Armenian script was created by Mesrop Mashtots in 405
Saghmosavank was founded in 1215, when Prince Vache Vachutyan ordered to build the temple of Saint Zion here. Later, the Church grew-there was a narthex (1250), a book Depository (1255), and the Church of St. Nicholas. Astvatsatsin (1235). the monastery has an elegant interior: on the walls you can see bas-reliefs depicting animals, plants, and the vachutyan coat of arms. There is an impressive number of unique khachkars.
Hovhannavank is a monastic complex dedicated to John the Baptist. The oldest building in the complex is a Basilica-type Church built in the 4th century by Gregory the Illuminator. The construction of the main Church of the monastery of Surb Karapet dates back to the XIII century. The walls of the cross-domed Church are richly decorated with bas-reliefs and ornaments.
Visit one of the most beautiful wineries in Armenia with a tour of the wine cellars, getting acquainted with the history of the winery, with the technology and features of winemaking, after which you will taste 5 types of wine: 2 classic and 3 aged wines
Night in Yerevan

7 Day: Garni-Geghard-Sevan-Sevanavank-lunch-degustation
Breakfast
The temple of Garni is the only fully restored architectural monument of the pagan and Hellenistic period in Armenia. It was built in 76 ad by king Trdat and served as a summer residence for the Armenian kings. It offers a picturesque view of the Azat river and the Garni gorge. Not far from the Palace was a bathhouse, which was built at the end of the third century ad and is marked by features typical of Roman baths of that time. One of them has preserved a mosaic floor, which is a fine example of the fine art of ancient Armenia
Visiting a colorful place for those who want to not only hear and see, but also try themselves in the art of ancient crafts.in carpet weaving woodworking and pottery. Guests have the opportunity to taste Armenian dried fruits and delicious wines, take part in the preparation of bread, lavash and Gata in tonir. After that, a delicious Armenian lunch is organized.
Geghard monastery-was founded in the IV century on the site of a sacred spring that originates in a cave. This is a two-story temple carved in solid stone with an adjacent Church. Geghard got its name from the spear of Longinus, which pierced the body of Christ. Geghardavank is a UNESCO world heritage site and is one of the most visited places in Armenia.
Lake Sevan – “the Pearl of Armenia” – is one of the largest high-altitude freshwater lakes in the world. This natural wonder is located in the very center of the Armenian highlands, in a huge mountain bowl framed by picturesque mountain ranges at an altitude of 1,900 m. The area of its water mirror is 940 square meters. km, maximum depth – 95 m.
Sevanavank is a monastic complex located on a Peninsula on the northwestern shore of lake Sevan. According to an inscription in one of the churches, Sevanavank monastery was founded in 874 by Princess Mariam, daughter of Ashot I
Night in Yerevan

8 Day: Transfer to the airport
Transfer to the airport

Rate includes:

• 6 nights’ accommodation with breakfast in Yerevan hotel 3*: Bomo Nairi 3* / or hotel 4*: Imperial Palace
  *Other hotels by the request
• 1 night accommodation with breakfast in Goris 3* or 4*
• High-quality guide service
• Transport services during the tour
• Transfer: airport Yerevan-hotel Yerevan-airport Yerevan
• Excursion: Yerevan city-tour-Tsitsernakaberd-Ararat Cognac Factory
• Excursion: Khor-Virap-Areni Winery-Noravank
• Excursion: Shaki Waterfall-Tatev-Khndzoresk
• Excursion: Echmiadzin-Zvartnots
• Excursion: Saghmosavank-Hovhanavank-Armenian Alphabet Monument
• Excursion: Garni-Geghard-Sevan-Sevanavank
• Entrance ticket: Garni Temple, Zvartnots Temple, Echmiadzin Museum
• 4 lunces and wine degustation
• Gala dinner
• Cognac tasting at the Ararat factory
• Bottle of drinking water for every day

Rate doesn’t include:

• Extra meals and drinks
• Extra tours
• Souvenirs