Unforgettable food adventure into the cultural and gastronomic heart of Armenia.
Accommodation, meals, wine are all included so just follow the flow and walk amongst the rolling, green hills of the beautiful Armenia scattered with pink houses. Walking, picnics, gastronomy, wine and culture make up this 5 days food adventure to great experience. This tour is more than just a chance to savor all the fresh, organic and local culinary delights that Armenia offers. Each day presents a special opportunity for guests to sit down, talk with and learn from a myriad of friendly local producers, wine makers and chefs in their cellars, houses, kitchens and gardens. Stay in a personally selected collection of beautiful hotels, home stays which all offer superb character and a wonderful welcome.
Day 1
Arrive in Yerevan. Tour starts with Yerevan city tour. Enjoy panoramic view of Armenian capital. Continue to Geghard Monastery and Garni Sun Temple. Enjoy food in local garden restaurant. Welcome dinner.
Overnight: Hotel in Yerevan
Meals: B,L,D
Day 2
We head to the most famous monasteries in Armenia Khor Virap and Noravank through a picturesque road. Our cooking lesson will be in the home of one beautiful family that ensures that Armenia’s best food traditions continue. On the way to our hotel in Yeghegnadzor we will enjoy a wine tasting in village Areni where the excellent wines are produced.
Overnight: Guesthouse or hotel in Yeghegnadzor
Meals: B,L,D
Day 3
This morning starts with the transfer to Lake Sevan where fabulous trip will take us to the top of peninsula for panoramic view of Sevanavank monastery. We spend plenty time here. Enjoy fish BBQ in one of the shore restaurants. On the way to lake we will stop in Caravansaray (which was the part of Armenian Silk road) and Noraduz the medieval cemetery with collection of Armenian cross stones.
Overnight: Hotel in Dilijan
Meals: B,L,D
Day 4
Our destination today is the Odzun village. The afternoon exploring beautiful Sanahin and Haghpat monasteries. We will enjoy a food on road restaurant near Alaverdi.
Overnight: Hotel in Haghpat village
Meals: B,L,D
Day 5
After a nice breakfast we will drive back to Yerevan via Aragatsotn region with visiting Amberd fortress (fortress in the clouds) which is on the slope of Mount Aragats, at an elevation of 2300m above sea level, like a fairy – tale castle. End of the tour.
Overnight: Hotel in Yerevan
Meals: B,L
If the above itinerary doesn’t meet your requirements please do not hesitate to contact us to customize the right trip for you.
IMPORTANT: The above itinerary should be taken only as a general guide. While we will make every effort to adhere to it a variety of factors, including adverse weather conditions, political instability, or difficulties with transportation, can lead to enforced changes. When travelling to remote locations such as this, a flexible approach from all team members is necessary. If during your holiday the itinerary is effected by immediate or local circumstances, the leader will make any changes that are necessary.
There will be an experienced local professional English-speaking guide and one or more support vehicle drivers.
Trip participants need to bring their own personal clothing and equipment. Some items of equipment are available for hire from our local partners; please request information at the time of booking. We strongly recommend that you purchase your own personal equipment.
If you have any specific questions you would like answered please Contact Us and we will be pleased to help.
RESPONSIBLE TRAVEL: Tourism can be a real help to local communities, providing income, positive cultural exchanges and a financial incentive to protect their natural environment.
This tour makes every effort to support the local economy by staying in family-run hotels that source locally produced food. It is important to generate income for the local economies, which are predominantly agricultural. We visit small local cooperatives where possible that incentivize more agricultural production. Staying in guesthouses allows us to walk away from the tourist route and sample some real Armenian hospitality as well as providing an income for smaller communities.
What’s Included
* English-speaking Tour Leader
* Airport – Hotel – Airport transfers
* All land transport throughout the trip
* All activities as per itinerary with all entry fees
* Hotel accommodation for 5 nights (hotels, guesthouses)
* All meals by itinerary
What’s Not Included
* Travel insurance
* Armenia Visa
* Soft and alcoholic drinks with the main meals unless otherwise specified, souvenirs etc.
Accommodation
2*-3* hotels and guesthouses
Additional Pricing Information
The deposit for this trip is: 100 USD
Please note:
If you have special dietary requirements (e.g. Vegetarian), let your Tour Manager know so they can notify restaurants.
- DAY 1
• Enjoy panoramic view of Armenian capital Yerevan
• Visit fascinating UNESCO churches and fortresses in Armenia
• Enjoy food in local garden restaurant
- DAY 2
• Visit spectacular monasteries in Armenia Khor Virap and Noravank
• Cooking Lesson in local house
• Wine tasting in village Areni
- DAY 3
• Transfer to fabulous Lake Sevan
• Enjoy fish BBQ in shore restaurant
• Explore the part of Armenian Silk road
- DAY 4
• Short hiking tour around famous monastery
• Stay in a family-run guesthouse with pool
• Enjoy unique Armenian cuisine
- DAY 5
• Back to Yerevan via Aragatsotn region
• Visit Amberd fortress on the slope of Mount Aragats
• Master Class and dinner in one of famous restaurant