Armenia

This land of ancient monasteries and fortresses in the exotic beauty of the Caucasus – Armenia has a very long history, rich culture, hospitable people, excellent food, wonders of nature, picturesque places with sweeping panoramas, beautiful mountains, dense forests and opportunities to experience a completely different take on western culture.

Secrets of the Caucasus

Special Experiences

Khackar Tour

Start in Tavush with its forested hills, medieval monasteries and khachkars blending into nature, Visit a stonecarver to see how they are still created today. End in Noratus, the largest field of Armenian exquisite cross-stones.


3 nights
Hiking to Haghpat

Forested routes, deep gorges, cascading waterfalls, hidden caves, beautiful green plateau and snow-dusted peaks are all included in this two day hike with an overnight in a village. 

2 nights
A Winemaking History

The slopes of the Caucasus Mountains and the Armenian Plateau are the world’s oldest winemaking sites. The Armenian village of Areni is home to the remains of the planet’s oldest winery that operated 6,100 years ago.

1 day
Chesse-Making Master Class

Visit a family farm to have a cheese-making master class and tasting. The cheese tasting will include wine and a plate of 9 types of cheeses.

1 day
Karahunj

Karahunj is known as the “Armenian Stonehenge”, the oldest observatory in the world which is 7500 years old. There are 223 vertically standing stones 84 of which have holes. 

1 day
Crafts of Northern Armenia

Visit the workshops of a ceramist, a wood-carver, a stone-carver, beekeepers and winemakers, etc.

2 days

Traditional Stops

Yerevan

A magical European capital with thriving nightlife under the gaze of Mount Ararat. The pink “pearl” of Armenia, Yerevan is a beautiful European city mostly built with different shades of local pink stone.

Monastery of Noravank

Visit this architectural gemstone nestled among brick-red cliffs, just above a deep gorge.

Geghard Monastery

A beautiful rock-cut medieval monastery with decorative art carved inside the solid rock.  The only place in Armenia where you can see a large number of the Armenian exquisite lace-type cross-stones carved on the rocks.

Covid Status: Armenia is currently open to travelers with minimal limitations.

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