Description
Rural Tour in Armenia is one of our exclusive tour packages that you won't find anywhere else. It is a great opportunity to travel around the most curious and cozy villages of Armenia, get acquainted with the way of life of the local population and taste delicious natural country products.
During the tour you will visit houses of locals, taste their homemade food and wine and even take part in the preparation of local delicacies like cheese and sweet gata. You will also meet experienced beekeepers who will tell about the interesting process of honey producing. In the famous Russian village you will enjoy herbal tea from a samovar and try pancakes with jam.
The tour also includes the acquaintance with history and culture of Armenia, as you will visit ancient monasteries and sights. Contact as to get more information and start your unforgettable trip in Armenia!
Highlights
Travel around the most curious and cozy villages of Armenia
Get acquainted with the way of life of the local population
Taste delicious natural country products
Try to prepare Armenian sweet cake gata by your own hands
Learn the secrets of Armenian honey making
Watch the demonstration of Armenian national bread lavash baking
After your arrival at the airport, you will be transferred to the hotel in Yerevan and checked in. Your journey will start with the city tour around Yerevan. Some decades ago Alexander Tamanyan, the general architect of Yerevan, created the contemporary masterplan of the city which we can see today. From the observation area in the Victory Park, you will be able to enjoy an amazing view to Yerevan and Mount Ararat. The excursion will continue to the Cascade – the favorite place of Yerevan residents. The Cascade is a huge staircase that connects the city center with the residential area. Downstairs, you will see the unique sculptures, belonging to the world-famous foreign sculptors. Next, you will pass through the main street of the city, and see the building of the Opera and Ballet Theatre, several central streets of Yerevan, and the Republic Square – the “heart” of the capital.
| Overnight: | Hotel in Yerevan |
| Meals: | Lunch |
| Drive: | 20 km / 12 mi / 25 min |
The second day will begin with a trip through the Ararat valley to the monastery of Khor Virap, the history of which is related to the adoption of Christianity in Armenia. It offers the most spectacular view of Mount Ararat as Khor Virap is located in close proximity to the mountain. The way will continue to the monastery of Noravank (XIII cent.), located among the red rocks of the gorge of indescribable beauty. After the excursion, you will go to the village of Chiva, where the locals will treat you with a delicious meal, prepared from natural products. Together with the hospitable hosts, you will be able to take part in the preparation of Armenian national sweet – gata. The day will end with a trip to Yeghegnadzor, where you will have a visit to the wine house producing the best sorts of Armenian wines. Here you will enjoy wine tasting. Overnight will be in a guesthouse in Yeghegnadzor.
| Overnight: | Guesthouse in Yeghegnadzor |
| Meals: | Breakfast, Lunch |
| Drive: | 160 km /100 mi / 2 hrs |
In the morning, you will go along a segment of the Silk Road to the Vardenyats pass (2410 m). Here is located the caravanserai of Orbelian Princes, which has been preserved almost in its original form (XIV-th century). The trip will continue through the Selim Pass to Lake Sevan – the blue gem of Armenia, which is one of the largest freshwater mountain lakes in the world. It is located at an altitude of 1900 meters above sea level. Here you will visit the medieval cemetery of khachkars (cross-stones) – Noratus. Khachkars are unique works of art, they can be found only in Armenian culture. In the stone patterns of khachkar the master embodied his soul and faith. A delicious lunch will be held at one of the houses of the local farmers. You will also visit Hayravank Monastery and learn the interesting legend connected with it. After the tour, you will go to the village of Chkalovka.
| Overnight: | Guesthouse in Chkalovka |
| Meals: | Breakfast, Lunch |
| Drive: | 165 km / 103 mi / 2 hrs |
The tour will continue along the coast of Lake Sevan to the peninsula. After climbing the peninsula, you will see the monastery of Sevanavank (IX cent.). An amazing view to the lake and surrounding beauties opens from the hill. The tour will continue to the village of Martuni (Chambarak). Here you will have the opportunity to taste several varieties of honey. An experienced beekeeper will tell about the interesting process of honey producing. The way will continue to the village of Getik, where in a small farm-guesthouse you will have the opportunity to make traditional Armenian cheese with the assistance of hosts and feed hens. In the evening, you will drive to Dilijan – small resort town famous for its beautiful nature, tasty water and healing air.
| Overnight: | Guesthouse in Dilijan |
| Meals: | Breakfast, Lunch |
| Drive: | 120 km / 75 mi / 1.5 hrs |
The day will start with a visit to painter’s house in Dilijan. Here you will take part in batik-making master-class. The tour will continue to Russian Molokan village Fioletovo. At home of hospitable local hosts, you will have a delicious lunch and have a chance to taste tea from a samovar and try pancakes with jam. The way will continue through the town of Aparan to yezidi mountain village, situated at the foot of Mount Aragats. Here you will get acquainted with hospitable locals who will treat you with fresh matsun – national fermented milk product. You will have the overnight in a hospitable guesthouse in Proshyan village.
| Overnight: | Guesthouse in Proshyan |
| Meals: | Breakfast, Lunch |
| Drive: | 140 km / 87 mi / 2 hrs |
On this day, you will visit the home of one of Ashtarak families, whose history goes back to the century before last. Here, together with the hostess, you will be able to participate in the preparation of the Armenian sweet sujukh and see how they bake Armenian national bread lavash in tonir. The taste of freshly baked bread with homemade cheese can not be compared with anything else. Return to Yerevan
| Overnight: | Hotel in Yerevan |
| Meals: | Breakfast, Lunch |
| Drive: | 30 km / 19 mi / 40 min |
Transfer to the airport, departure.
| Meals: | Breakfast |
The tour price includes
Comfortable transport (vaccinated drivers)
Accommodation for 6 nights in 3* European class hotel (standard twin/double room)
Breakfasts and Lunches
Master classes and wine tasting in Yeghegnadzor
English speaking guide service for all days (vaccinated guides)
All admission fees
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
189 USD4* upgrade p/p (dbl/twin room)
84 USD
Reviews (3)
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3 - Food quality and variety was great. We had some reservations on the quantity (too much).
2 - Sanitation: Overall we were very happy with the cleanliness of facilities. Idjevan guesthouse: owner must have done her best to keep place clean and was a very jolly lady however lifting the toilet lid there were unpleasant stains below the lid.
Berd: Toilet available during toy making event was not sanitary and had no door.
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FAQ
Your Rural 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.
