Gastronomic Weekend Tour to Armenia
Description
Highlights
Take pleasure in Yerevan night life
Visit the middle aged castle Amberd
Enjoy Armenian BBQ in the local resident's garden
Visit the XIII century UNESCO World Heritage listed Geghard Monastery
Degustate Armenian wine with various types of local cheese
Travel to Sevan Lake situated at 2000 m above sea level
Arrival in the airport Zvartnots. Then, transfer to the hotel. Spend free time at night in Yerevan. Yerevan is the capital of Armenia, its largest city and the administrative, cultural, and industrial centre. Yerevan is often referred to as the city of contradictions where modernity is interweaving with antiquity. It is filled with a cosy atmosphere, there is no hustle and bustle and you will feel friendliness and hospitality.
| Overnight: | Hotel in Yerevan |
The day will start from tour to Kari Lake located on the slope of Mount Aragats at 3190 m. The clear and pure water of the lake is shining under the sun rays by admiring its beauty. The path continues to the middle-aged fortress of Amberd. Along the road, you will stop following to the abnormal phenomenon, where the river flows up and the car without a driver rolls up the road via picking up speed. Afterwards, the tour continues to Ashtarak town, where you can be guests in an Armenian family. Here master-class baking sweet sujukh will be made special for you (Armenian sweet, baked with walnuts and grape juice). Owners will also show how to marinate meat for Armenian BBQ, called ''khorovats'', and by your choice, you can fry it on fire independently. In the local resident's garden, you can gather flavoured seasonal fruits and enjoy your lunch at the fresh air (depending on weather). After returning to Yerevan in the evening, you will visit one of the wine bars in Saryan Street, then degustate Armenian wine with various types of cheese.
| Overnight: | Hotel in Yerevan |
| Meals: | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
The third day will start with a tour to the XIII century cave monastery of Geghard, located in the deep gorge, which became a Heritage Site of UNESCO in 2000. This unique monastery is carved into the rocks, also adjacent rocks are the part of the complex. You will visit the only survived exemplar of Hellenistic architecture, Garni Temple in the village of Garni. Here you will visit the resident's family restaurant, where you will have delicious lunch and master-class baking tolma with grape leaves. Finally, after approximately one hour of drive by car, you will be near to Sevan Lake, named as ''Ultramarine Pearl of Armenia'', which is situated at 1900 m above sea level. You will also visit Sevanavank Monastery where you could enjoy the stunning view of the lake. You will have dinner in a Christian house, where you will degustate local fish BBQ and Sevan cancer kebab. You will return to Yerevan in the evening.
| Overnight: | Hotel in Yerevan |
| Meals: | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
This day you will have free time for walking in Yerevan and shopping. Transfer to the airport, departure.
The tour price includes
Private airport transfers according to your flight information
Accommodation in European class hotel of Central Yerevan for 3 nights (double rooms)
Meals – 3 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner
All transfers in air-conditioned vehicles
English speaking guide service for all days
Armenian wine and brandy tasting in Yerevan
Master class in making Armenian Sweet ''Sudjukh''
Master class in making Armenian traditional food ''Dolma''
3 bottles (0,5 l) of water per day
The tour price doesn`t include
Flights (available upon request)
Medical insurance
Additional night
80 USD3* Single supplement
74 USD
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FAQ
Your Gastronomic Weekend Tour to Armenia includes private airport transfers. Upon arrival at the airport, our driver will meet you with a sign displaying your name and take you to your hotel. Transfers are arranged according to your flight schedule, whether you arrive early in the morning or late at night.
Your package includes private airport transfers, but international flights are not included.
Yes! All our vehicles are equipped with air conditioning for your comfort.
Hotel check-in usually starts at 2:00 PM, and check-out is between 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM. If you arrive earlier or leave later, you can store your luggage at the hotel.
If you arrive early, we can arrange an extra hotel night for you so you can check in right away.
You’ll stay in comfortable 3-star European-style centrally located hotels, with the option to upgrade to 4-star or 5-star accommodations upon request. In regional areas, accommodations are clean and cozy, offering an authentic experience of local hospitality.
Yes, all hotels offer free Wi-Fi. Some of our vehicles also have Wi-Fi, though coverage may vary in remote areas.
Yes! Please let us know in advance about any dietary restrictions, and we’ll do our best to accommodate them.
We accept payments in USD (U.S. dollars), EUR (euros), GBP (British pounds), AUD (Australian dollars), and CAD (Canadian dollars).
Tipping is not mandatory but is appreciated. If you are satisfied with the service, a typical tip is €10–15 per day for the tour guide and €5–7 per day for the driver. In restaurants, a 10% service charge is often included, but you may leave an additional tip if the service was excellent.
Yes! If your plans change, contact your travel agent via email with your new preferred dates. We’ll check availability and assist with the necessary changes.
All three countries use Type C and Type F plugs (Europlug), so make sure to bring a suitable adapter if needed.
Yes! Your safety is our top priority. We carefully select all destinations and ensure our tours run smoothly and securely.
