Gastro & Wine Tour around Armenia

Breakfast. Start the day with Yerevan City Tour. Yerevan is the capital of Armenia, one of the ancient cities in the world. For ages this city has been known as a "pink city' because of the color of the stone it has been built with. During this city tour you will see The Republic Square, Mashtots Avenue, The House of Opera and Ballet after Aram Khachaturyan, the park "Cascade", Armenian Vernissage and more. During the day you will visit the world's oldest manuscripts museum and repository of Armenia-called Matenadaran. Drive to Yerevan Brandy Factory, where you can feel the taste of Armenian wine and cognac. Walk to one of the most crowded places in Yerevan-Vernissage Market. It's an open air market where the best and the most impressive souvenirs are offered. Afterwards, during your free time you can visit food markets of Yerevan to taste and buy any dish you want. Overnight in Yerevan.

Breakfast. Take a trip to Garni. You will walk along the canyon, by the beautiful columnar basalt 9th century stone bridge over the Azat River to Garni the Pagan Temple, built in the 1st century before AD. In 1679 it was destroyed by earthquake. In the 1975 the temple was restored. Then you will see one of the most astonishing creations of nature in Armenia-Symphony of Stones or Basalt Organ as some call it. The rocks have the appearance of long vertical pillars of hexagonal shape, which is associated the church organ. Continue the tour to Geghard Monastery (its me came from the legendary lance that was used to pierce the body of Christ, which was kept here for centuries). Though the exact foundation of the monastery is unkown, the present complex was built in the mikd-13th century. On the way you will visit a local house where you will have the chance to see and participate in the preparation of the Armenian bread- lavash and you will also taste Armenian Barbeque. Return and overnight in Yerevan.  

Breakfast. Head from Yerevan to Ashtarak. This tour is a great choice for the ones who prefer healthy food of Armenian production and also wine lovers. First, you will have a visit to a "Aregi" Dry Fruit and Eco-Snack Factory, where incredible combinations of fruits and vegetables await you. Here you will tour around the cellars, be introduced to the engaging process of wine production, as well as have a tasting of 2 types of "Armenia" wine in a special hall. Return and overnight in Yerevan.

Check-out from the hotel. Transfer to Zvartnots International Airport for departure. Have a safe flight!