Overview
Armenia is considered the homeland of winemaking. This unique wine tour will take you to: The capital of Armenia - Yerevan with a city tour in the city center.
The best wineries of the country.
The ancient monasteries and fortresses with best views to mount
Ararat and other mountains of Armenia.
The wine capital of Armenia - Areni village where you will have and
excursion in the Areni 1 Cave where the oldest winery of the world
was found. All along the tour you will taste tasty and fresh local food from Armenian cuisine.
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
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- Free cancellation up to 3 days before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Service of professional cultural guides
All the entrance tickets to the museums
Transfer from/to the airport
Bottled water in the car
Lunch
In-vehicle air conditioning
Wine tasting x 4
Accommodation in Yerevan (the average cost of a hotel room in Yerevan is 30-50$ per person)
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What to expect
Day 1 Arrival. City tour in Yerevan
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Erebuni Museum
1 hour Admission ticket included
Transfer to the hotel.
Visiting Erebuni fortress which was founded in 782 BC. You will experience a full guided tour around the whole fortress. -
1 hour Admission ticket included
Cascading waterfalls and terraced gardens made by travertine between the two parts of the city. This is a unique monument in the heart of Yerevan where you can have the best panoramic view to the city.
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20 min Admission ticket included
After the Cascade monument you will be guided to the Opera and Ballet Theatre and our guide will introduce the history of the building to you.
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Republic Square
30 min Admission ticket included
You will walk to the Republic Square via old and new streets of Yerevan.
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ARARAT Museum
2 hours Admission ticket included
Visit to the Ararat Cognac Factory where you will have the opportunity to taste the world famous Armenian cognac and wine.
After the degustation you will have lunch at the restaurant, after lunch the tour will end and you will be taken to the hotel.
Dinner. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2 Yerevan - Etchmiadzin - Sardarapat - Yerevan
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2 hours Admission ticket included
A trip to the ancient capital and spiritual center of Armenia Etchmiadzin.
Visit to the Cathedral of Etchmiadzin, visit to the Church of St. Hripsime. -
Sardarapat Memorial
40 min Admission ticket included
A trip and excursion in Sardarapat Memorial, where our guide will tell the whole history of the memorial.
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2 hours Admission ticket included
Trip to Armas winery.
The ArmAs plantation is an eloquent display of agricultural achievement, with the biblical Mount Ararat rising behind it.
Wine tasting at the winery.
Return to Yerevan.
Day 3 Yerevan - Geghard - Garni - Yerevan
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2 hours Admission ticket included
A trip to the Gevorkian Winery.
A wine tour of Gevorkian Winery is an immersion in history in its modern manifestation. High quality and tradition always remain a priority for the winery. Here , of course, you will do winetasting. -
Garni Temple
2 hours Admission ticket included
After the tasting, we will go to the pagan temple of the sun Garni (1st century AD).
Next, we will have lunch at the restaurant (master class of lavash in the tonir). -
The Monastery of Geghard
2 hours Admission ticket included
A trip to the Geghard cave monastery (Spear monastery, XII-XIII centuries).
Inspection of the Geghard monastery.
Return to Yerevan.
Dinner. Overnight at the hotel
Day 4 Yerevan - Khor Virap - Areni - Noravank - Yerevan
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Khor Virap
2 hours Admission ticket included
Trip to Khor Virap monastery. It's a monastery located on the foot of the bibliphic mount Ararat with the closest view to the mountain.
Visit to the monastery. -
Noravank Monastery
1 hour Admission ticket included
Trip to Noravank monastery(XIIIc). This is a unique illustration of Armenian medieval architecture located in red cliffs the region.
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1 hour Admission ticket included
A trip to the Cave of Birds - the oldest winery in the world. In this cave the oldest winery and human shope was found by the archiologists. You will be amazed with this place!
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2 hours Admission ticket included
Trip to the Old Bridge winery, where you will have lunch along with wine tasting from the tastiest grape of the region.
Afterward we will return to Yerevan.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel at least 3 full days before the start time: 100% refund.
Cancel within 3 days of the start time: 0% refund.
Times are local to the experience (Asia/Yerevan).
Additional Information
- Minimum age requirement for alcohol consumption is 18 years of age
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about With Traces of Winemaking From the Very Beginning
How long does With Traces of Winemaking From the Very Beginning take?
It takes about 4 days.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What's included?
- Service of professional cultural guides
- All the entrance tickets to the museums
- Transfer from/to the airport
- Bottled water in the car
- Lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Wine tasting x 4
What's not included?
- Accommodation in Yerevan (the average cost of a hotel room in Yerevan is 30-50$ per person)
Which places does it visit?
It visits Erebuni Museum, Republic Square, ARARAT Museum, Sardarapat Memorial, Garni Temple, The Monastery of Geghard, Khor Virap, Noravank Monastery.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in Russian, English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Armland Adventure Club
