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According to the Bible, Noah planted a vine at the foot of Mount Ararat after the Flood - this was the beginning of the tradition of winemaking in the territory of modern Armenia.
Alcoholic drinks in Armenia have a big cultural and historical significance. Armenians take pride in the local production of drinks such as brandy, wine and oghi (Armenian Vodka), due to its taste, quality and long history. As Armenia grows over 100 varieties of grape, the conditions of the country are ideal for both brandy production and winemaking. Armenian brandy is famous all around the world and is considered one of the best quality and taste wise. The sweetness of the grapes allows for the production of highly alcoholic and strong drinks.
- Taste local wines and learn how a new generation of winemakers carry on Armenia’s 6000-year winemaking legacy.
Day 1
| Arrival, transfer to the hotel. Observing tour in Yerevan including "Megerian carpet" factory-museum, Cascade complex, lunch in one of numerous wine cafes on Saryan "wine street". Visit of "Yerevan Brandy company" with tour and degustation. Armenian wine making master class and tasting by "EVN Wine Academy" wine experts. |
| Day 2 - Areni Wine day | |
| Visit of Khor Virap monastery with a breathtaking view to Ararat mountain. Stop at Noravank monastery, surrounded with mountainous nature. Lunch, tour and tasting in "Hin Areni" Wine Factory. Visit of ancient "Birds-Cave", the cradle of winemaking, where a 6100-year-old winery was discovered. Tour and tasting in "Trinity Canyon Vineyards". |
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| Day 3 - Ashtarak Wine day | |
| Short stop in Alphabet Alley. Tour and degustation in "Voskeni wines" Wine Factory. Visit of Saghmosavank monastery with a great view to Kasakh gorge. Tour to medieval Amberd fortress. Lunch, tour of picturesque vineyards and tasting in "Armas" Wine Factory. Participation in "Yerevan Wine Days" annual open air festival (17:00 - 23:00). (if the dates match) |
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| Day 4 - Ijevan Wine day | |
| Visit of mountainous Lake Sevan, the blue pearl of Armenia. Tour in Dilijan Old Town and Haghartsin monastery, lunch. Tour and tasting in "Ijevan" Wine factory. |
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| Day 5 - Departure day | |
| Transfer to the airport, Departure. | |
- Hotel accommodation (4 nights);
- Half board (4 breakfasts, 4 lunches);
- Tours and tastings in all the wine factories and during the festival;
- Transportation and driver service;
- Professional English & Russian speaking guide service;
- Admission tickets;
- Bottled water;
- Insurance of the vehicle and the passengers.
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