Food & Wine – Gastronomic Tour to Armenia

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8 days/7 nights

Small Group (2-13)

Any Date

Half Board

Age: 0+

Price:

74,321RUR

94,598RUR

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The Highlights of the Tour

Feel the life pulse in the high mountain villages Visit the oldest wine cellar in Noah’s land Taste the well known ArArAt cognac Learn the secrets of Armenian BBQ preparation Take part in the master class of Armenian sweet sujukh preparation Explore Echmiadzin Cathedral - the mother church of Armenian Apostolic Church and one of the oldest cathedrals in the world Have a trip to the-13th-century UNESCO World Heritage Monastery – Geghard

Areni wine - Ararat brandy - Armenian BBQ

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ITINERARY

Introduction

Anybody who tasted a dish from Armenian cuisine would definitely assure you that it was one of a kind. With our Food and Wine Gastronomic tour to Armenia, you will have an experience not only to taste different dishes from Armenian cuisine but also take part in making some of them. This tour will allow you to have family visits to rural areas, enjoy the mountainous fresh air and try very unique and delicious meals from Armenian traditional cuisine. By choosing Food and Wine Gastronomic tour to Armenia you will have an opportunity to make Armenian traditional lavash, tasty tolma, taste Armenian famous wine and world-famous ArArAt Cognac. With our tour you will get the true taste of Armenian cuisine, moreover, you will be amused by the spirit and hospitality of Armenians.

Day 1 - Arrival - Yerevan City Tour

Day 2 - Saghmosavank - Amberd - Voskevaz Winery

Day 3 - Geghard - Garni - Lavash Baking - Ararat Brandy Factory

ArArAt Brandy Factory - Geghard

After breakfast at the hotel, you will head to the picturesque Azat River Canyon, where Geghard Cave Monastery is located. You will continue your trip to Garni Pagan Temple of the 1st century AD, the only preserved sample of Hellenistic architecture in the Caucasus region. The surrounding landscape with deep Azat River Gorge and Geghama Mountain Range gives a distinct charm to the temple. Your lunch will be served outdoors, accompanied by traditional bread baking demonstration in tonir (oven in the ground). Hot, newly baked lavash with cheese and fresh greens smells fantastic and is worth tasting. You will continue to Yerevan to taste some excellent cognacs in ArArAt Brandy Company. In Armenia, the cognac making tradition goes back to the 19th century. ArArAt trademark of Yerevan Brandy Company is well known over the world.

Overnight: Hotel in Yerevan

Duration: 6-7 hours

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Length: 100 km

Day 4 - Khor Virap - Areni - Noravank - Hermon

Day 5 - Selim Pass - Noratus - Sevan - Sevanavank - Yerevan

Day 6 - Vagharshapat - Machanents - Yerevan

Day 7 - Free day

Day 8 - Departure

Transfer to the airport, departure.

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INCLUSIONS/EXCLUSIONS

The tour price includes

Private airport transfers according to your flight information
Accommodation in 3* hotels for 7 nights (double rooms)
Half board (breakfasts + 5 lunches), welcome dinner
All transfers in air-conditioned vehicles (vaccinated drivers)
English speaking guide-driver service for all days (vaccinated guides)
All admission fees
1 bottle (0.5 litre) of water per day per person
All wine and cognac tasting

The tour price doesn't include

Flights (available upon request)
Medical insurance
Visa fee
Dinners
Single supplement10,458 RUR
Additional night4,790 RUR
4* supplement15,567 RUR

GUARANTEED TOUR DATES

Start		End	Price	Space left
Private tour Any date from Yerevan	8 days	Individual Sep 28, 2019 to Yerevan	81,746 RUR	2+ Spaces left	Book now
Thursday May 12, 2022 from Yerevan	8 days	Thursday May 19, 2022 to Yerevan	74,321 RUR	13 Spaces left	Book now
Thursday May 26, 2022 from Yerevan	8 days	Thursday Jun 2, 2022 to Yerevan	74,321 RUR	13 Spaces left	Book now
Thursday Jun 9, 2022 from Yerevan	8 days	Thursday Jun 16, 2022 to Yerevan	74,321 RUR	13 Spaces left	Book now
Friday Jul 29, 2022 from Yerevan	8 days	Friday Aug 5, 2022 to Yerevan	74,321 RUR	13 Spaces left	Book now
Friday Aug 26, 2022 from Yerevan	8 days	Friday Sep 2, 2022 to Yerevan	74,321 RUR	13 Spaces left	Book now
Thursday Sep 8, 2022 from Yerevan	8 days	Thursday Sep 15, 2022 to Yerevan	74,321 RUR	13 Spaces left	Book now
Thursday Oct 6, 2022 from Yerevan	8 days	Thursday Oct 13, 2022 to Yerevan	74,321 RUR	13 Spaces left	Book now
Thursday Apr 20, 2023 from Yerevan	8 days	Thursday Apr 27, 2023 to Yerevan	74,321 RUR	13 Spaces left	Book now
Thursday May 11, 2023 from Yerevan	8 days	Thursday May 18, 2023 to Yerevan	74,321 RUR	13 Spaces left	Book now

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Sep 28, 2019

to Yerevan

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TRIP REVIEWS (5)

Lesley Hollinshead

Hi. I'm now back in England, and just wanted to thank you for everything you did to allow us to become acquainted with Armenia and have such a fantastic holiday. It was wonderful, and impossible without the help of Arara and our guide, Vartin. Responsible Travel have asked for a review, which I've provided, and I've reviewed Hotel Apricot on Trip Advisor. Many thanks and good luck. Arara deserves to do well. Best wishes,
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17.10.2019

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JOEL JEYASEELAN

Dear Rima,
Thank you so much for the best service. Guests were happy about the trip. I got positive response from them. I will get in touch with you shortly for the new leads.

Regards,

Joel.C

19.08.2019

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Simona Goldstein

Guide: our guide was Haykuhi, very nice person, friendly and kind, very explicit (English at high level)and clear on the information, good knowledge on all sites. She was on time every day, as per our schedule. We will be glad to have her on our future trip to Georgia.

Driver: our driver was Aram(don't remember the exact name), very nice person and good driver. he took care of our luggage with kindness and calm. he was on time every day as per our schedule.

Car: 5

Hotels: All hotels were very nice and clean and the breakfasts were delicious. every day same idea, but something new.

What did you like best in your trip? The beautiful landscapes of Armenia, the people who are very warm and nice, the great food and once again, the landscapes. The itinerary was wonderful.

What didn't you like in trip? The roads must be improved and the advertising, must be on the first place of improvement. nothing to do with your company. just to pass over to the proper offices.

What would you add to your trip? nothing, just Thank You!!

Would you recommend our company to your friends? Definitely we'll recommend your company to our families and friends. We also, will like to book our future trip to Georgia with Arara.

18.05.2018

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WHY BOOK WITH ARARA

GUIDES WITH 5+ YEAR EXPERIENCE

We work only with professional guides and guides who have experience in tourism for more than 5 years. All our guides are fully vaccinated against Covid-19.

THE BEST PRICE IN THE MARKET FOR HIGH-QUALITY SERVICE

With Arara you book at first hand from a qualified local Armenian agency. Avoid surcharges applied by intermediaries and save money!

LICENSED AIR CONDITIONED TRANSPORT

We provide our tourists with comfortable air-conditioned transport. All our drivers are fully vaccinated against Covid-19.

Ethnic dances and performances

During the tour, you will have master classes on performing Armenian ethnic dances.

Participation in cooking classes

During the tour, you will have master classes on the preparation of Armenian national bread lavash and local barbeque.

Overnight in regions

We provide accommodation in the regions which allows our tourists not to get tired of a long journey, experience the full color of Armenia and minimize driving distance.

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TRIP ACCOMMODATION

Cascade (Yerevan)

LucyTour

Ani Central Inn (Yerevan)

PACKING CHECKLIST

Documents:

Passport, flight ticket (printed or electronic), insurance, visa (if required)

First aid kit:

Bandaids / plasters, special medicine or drugs in permanent use, antibacterial gel/wipes, antiseptic cream, lip balm

Essentials:

Credit/debit cards, cash (cards can be used in the large cities and cash in regions), moneybelt, laptop/tablet/phone, chargers, camera with extra memory cards and batteries, outlet adapter

Dressing:

There are no restrictions regarding clothes; scarf or shawl is advisable for churches

Clothes for Spring / Autumn:

Long pants/jeans, long sleeve blouses, light raincoat, jacket, comfortable waterproof shoes, umbrella

Clothes for Summer:

T-shirts, shorts, long sleeve blouses for evening, sandals, umbrella, sun protection, sun glasses, sunhat

Clothes for Winter:

Warm coat, warm wool sweater, long warm trousers, long boots (waterproof), scarf, gloves

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