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Classic Armenian Wine Tour
Overview
Discover Armenia’s blossoming wine regions and taste an assortment of home-grown wines and spirits that will excite even the most discernible palate. If you would love to learn more about Armenian culture, and of course, drinking wine, then you will be hard-pressed to find a better option.
Exploring the idyllic Dilijan Mountain Resort
Tour of the ARARAT brandy factory
Visit to the Garni Temple
Visit to two Armenian UNESCO World Heritage sites Zvartnots Temple and Echmiatsin Cathedral
Wine tasting at the ‘Old Bridge’ family boutique winery
Itinerary
Yerevan
The capital of Armenia and its largest city, Yerevan has been occupied since the 8th century BC and is one of the oldest continuously occupied cities in the world. Although the city is known for its Soviet architecture, it has a vibrant cultural identity which it expresses through classical artistry, musical fountains, unique museums and its founding landmark, Erebuni Fortress.
Arrival Transfer
Free Time
Prominent Landscape
Scenic Surrounds
Souvenir Shopping
Day 2
Tour of the Famous Ararat Brandy Factory
After a good night’s sleep breakfast will kick off your experience with a Yerevan city tour where you see some of the city’s most iconic landmarks including Republic Square, the Mother Armenia Monument, the President’s Palace and more. You will also have the chance to visit the Genocide Memorial and Museum or the Cascade Complex of modern art.
Breakfast
Expert Guide
City Tour
Republic Square
Mother Armenia Monument
Genocide Memorial and Museum
Cascade Complex of modern art
ARARAT Brandy Factory tour
Food & Drink Experience
Day 3
Stop at the VanArdi Family Boutique Winery
After a light breakfast at your hotel, your day will start with a short photo stop at the 13th century Saghmosavank Monastery located on the edge of a gorge next to the Kasakh River.
Breakfast & Lunch
Saghmosavank Monastery
Scenic Surrounds
VanArdi Family Boutique Winery
Souvenir Shopping
Food & Drink Experience
Free Time
Day 4
Trip to the Trinity Canyon Vineyards
You will start your day with a drive to the Ararat Valley to visit the Khor Virap Church, where you will see the best views of the biblical Mt Ararat.
Breakfast & Lunch
Khor Virap Monastery
Scenic Surrounds
Religious Buildings & Monuments
Trinity Canyon Vineyards
Food & Drink Experience
Noravank Monastery
‘Old Bridge’ family boutique winery
Souvenir Shopping
Day 5
Exploring the Dilijan Mountain Resort
After breakfast, your driver will pick you up from the hotel and take you to the beautiful region of Dilijan, known as the ‘Armenian Switzerland’. You will explore the beautiful mountains and lakes of Armenia starting with the Sevan, known to be one of the best freshwater lakes in Eurasia. Whilst there you will pay a visit to the Sevanavank Monastery which stands on a peninsula overlooking the lake.
Breakfast
Prominent Landscape
Lake Sevan
Sevanavank Monastery
Religious Buildings & Monuments
Haghartsin Monastery
Scenic Surrounds
Day 6
Visit to the Garni Temple
After having breakfast in your hotel, you will set out on the road to Garni, home of the mysterious Garni Temple. The temple is known to be the only remaining pagan temple in Armenia dating back to the 1st century AD and devoted to the Sun God Myrth.
Breakfast & Lunch
Prominent Landscape
Garni Temple
Masterclass
Food & Drink Experience
Geghard Monastery
Religious Buildings & Monuments
Scenic Surrounds
Day 7
Trip to the Maran Winery
The final day of your Armenian wine tour will take you through no less than three wineries. After breakfast, you will start the day with a visit to two Armenian UNESCO World Heritage sites. The first, a journey to Zvartnots, a temple built in the 7th century displaying a unique example of Armenian architecture for the early Christian period and the Echmiatsin Cathedral.
Breakfast & Lunch
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Zvartnots Temple
Echmiatsin Cathedral
Maran, Karas and Voskeni Wine estates
Food & Drink Experience
Free Time
Scenic Surrounds
Souvenir Shopping
Day 8
Departure from Yerevan
Enjoy a last hotel breakfast before checking out of your hotel. Your driver will meet you outside the hotel once you have checked out and take you to your scheduled departure point (Yerevan airport or railway station).
Breakfast
Free Time
Scenic Surrounds
Souvenir Shopping
Departure Transfer
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What’s included
Accommodation as part of the tour- Activities (as specified in the tour itinerary)
- All tours are COVID-19 secure and offer flexible booking options. Visit our Covid-19 information page to find out more
- English guide and local driver
- Food and drink (as mentioned in the tour itinerary)
- One bottle of water per day
- Transport as part of the tour including airport / railway station transfers
What’s not included
Armenian visa- Extra lunch and dinner with accompanying folk show
- International train / plane tickets
- Optional excursions and activities
- Personal costs (souvenirs, additional snacks etc)
- Professional photo & video shooting in museums
- Tips for drivers/guides/in restaurants
- Travel / medical insurance
Travel Tips
All travellers are asked to check the vaccination requirements before travel. Visit our Vaccines and Health page to find out more- Any dietary or allergy requirements will need to be disclosed before the start of the tour
- Carrying a water bottle with you is recommended
- Medication should always be taken with you and kept on your person
- Please ensure that you keep any personal documents and valuables on your person at all times
- WIFI will be available at most of the hotels, although mobile coverage may vary in rural areas
- Your local guides will recommend stops where you can go souvenir shopping during your tour
Special notes
The itinerary, prices and departure dates for this tour will be confirmed on request.
Suggested reading
Enrich your travel experience with our list of top recommended books from specialist travel guides to compelling novels. Whether you are looking for something to pass the time on the train, or want to get to grips with the local history, reading is essential to turning your trip into a fully-fledged experience.
Armenian History: A Captivating Guide to the History of Armenia and the Armenian Genocide
A magnificent guide delving into one of the worlds lesser-known regions, this book will explore the rich heritage and often tumultuous history of Armenia. The country has endured many invasions, revolutions and rebellions dating over a millennia, yet, despite being under the reign of many empires from the Romans to the Ottomans, the country has carved a unique cultural identity that can still be found within its surviving monuments and, of course, its people.
Georgia, Armenia & Azerbaijan
The ultimate guidebook to the Caucasus that no tourist can go without! Lonely Planet’s Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan is packed full of almost everything you need when travelling to these three spectacular Caucasus countries including the best places to eat in its most popular cities, what you need to see while you are there, cultural highlights and more. In addition to its noteworthy insider tips about key attractions such as the Sheki Palace, Narikala Fortress and the monasteries of Armenia, this guide includes regional maps that are invaluable to even the most seasoned traveller.
The Art of Armenia: An Introduction
Featuring illustrations of the fascinating artist examples from across the breath of Armenia, this introduction to the art of Armenia is perfect for those wanting to learn more about not only art, but Armenian culture as a whole. Armenia’s visual culture dates as far back as the Palaeolithic era and is diverse as it is old with influences from Byzantium, the Islamic world, Yuan-dynasty China, and 17th century Europe and beyond, and this book presents a chronological timeline of art ranging from antiquity to the early 18th century.
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