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Yerevan Wine Days is an annual festival held in Yerevan, Armenia, celebrating the country's rich wine culture and heritage. The festival offers a fantastic opportunity to eat, drink, dance, and discover the rich wine culture of Armenia. It's a celebration of joy, flavors, and traditions where you can indulge in delicious food, sample exquisite wines, dance to lively music, and uncover the beauty of Armenian winemaking. Enjoy the festivities to the fullest and make unforgettable memories!
Dive into a fun adventure in Armenia, starting on June 7, 2024. Your trip kicks off with a warm welcome and a cool evening tour in Yerevan. Picture walking around Republic Square, checking out big buildings, and climbing up the Cascade to see the city sparkle below you. Imagine strolling down busy streets, feeling the vibe of the place, and ending your night watching dancing fountains light up to music. It's like the city is throwing a welcome party just for you!
The next morning, after breakfast, get ready for a day full of awesome sights. First stop: Geghard Monastery, tucked in a rocky landscape and so old it's protected by UNESCO. Then, it's off to Garni to see an ancient temple that looks like it's straight out of a history book. Wrap up your sightseeing with a visit to Lake Sevan, a huge, beautiful lake that's like a giant mirror reflecting the sky.
But the real fun starts in the evening with the Wine Days Festival. Imagine sipping on Armenia's best wines, munching on tasty food, and grooving to music under the stars. It's a chance to chill, chat with locals, and really soak in the Armenian party spirit.
On June 9, after one last breakfast, it's time to say goodbye. You head to the airport, your bags full of souvenirs and your heart full of memories from this whirlwind Armenian adventure. You're not just taking home photos; you're bringing back stories of a place where every day was something new and exciting.
Hundreds of wines, dozens of winemakers, endless music, and a multinational audience—the Yerevan Wine Days festival is coming back!
Held in the heart of Yerevan, this event brings together wine lovers, chefs, and artists to celebrate the history of Armenian winemaking. Combining education, entertainment, and culture, the festival showcases Armenia's rich wine heritage and promotes the region as one of the best destinations for wine tourism.
The following areas await you!
✓ Wine Belt
✓ Food Zone
✓ Music Zone
You can't miss it…
Itineraries
Day 1
ARRIVAL IN YEREVAN. EVENING TOUR OF YEREVAN
Duration: 3-4 hours
Arrival at Zvartnots International Airport. Transfer and check-in at the hotel. Free time. 16:00-19:00 Sightseeing tour of Yerevan. During the tour, you will immerse yourself in the atmosphere of ancient Armenian history and enjoy the beauty of the city, which combines ancient monuments and modern architecture. The tour will begin with an introduction to the city center, which includes Republic Square, government buildings, Northern Avenue, and the Opera and Ballet Building. Next, we will take a walk along the Cascade. This is an open-air park-museum, where truly impressive examples of modern sculptural art are presented. Incidentally, this is the only park in the world where two works by the famous sculptor Fernando Botero are on display.
Kond, the oldest and most unique district of Yerevan, will open the doors to the undiscovered world of the underground city. A walk through its narrow streets and small courtyards with oriental flavor will take you back to the 18th century, revealing new facets of the capital. Here, distinctive 17th-century buildings, created without the involvement of architects, have been preserved, making it a unique reserve of vernacular architecture. Exploring the winding cobbled streets and colorful courtyards where neighboring families live will give you a unique experience of getting to know the unusual Yerevan.
Overnight at a hotel in Yerevan.
Day 2
YEREVAN – GEGHARD – GARNI
Duration: 5-6 hours.
Excursion to Geghard Monastery (UNESCO World Heritage Site) located in the Kotayk region. The monastery complex was built in the 12th-13th centuries. Originally, the monastery was called Hayrivank, which means “cave monastery.” Trip to the Garni Temple, the only surviving Greco-Roman building with columns in Armenia. It is the most famous structure and symbol of pre-Christian Armenia.
Lunch at a local village house with the opportunity to watch the process of baking Armenian bread - lavash (UNESCO intangible heritage) - on hot stones in a toniir, a treat of traditional homemade dishes with homemade vodka made from various fruits.
You can also enjoy the “Symphony of Stones,” an amazing natural formation of basalt columns in the Azat Valley, creating an impressive and picturesque landscape. Return to Yerevan. Overnight at a hotel in Yerevan.
Day 3
YEREVAN – ECHMIADZIN – ZVARTNOTS – GARNI
Meet your guide at 10:00. Visit Zvartnots, a medieval Armenian cathedral near
Echmiadzin, built in the 7th century and now in ruins. Trip to Echmiadzin – the main temple of the Armenian Apostolic Church, located in the city also known as Echmiadzin or Vagharshapat. It is usually considered the first cathedral built in Ancient Armenia and even the oldest cathedral in the world. Next, visit the Echmiadzin Treasures Museum, located in the southeastern part of the cathedral. Unique holy relics and religious works of art are currently kept in the museum. Next, visit the Wine History Museum. Tour of the museum.
In the evening, you will participate in the Yerevan Wine Days festival, where you will be accompanied by our guide. You will have the opportunity to enjoy traditional Armenian food, drinks, music, and experience the real atmosphere of the festival.
Overnight at a hotel in Yerevan.
Day 4
DEPARTURE
Free time. Transfer to the airport. Departure.
✓ Services of a professional guide (for groups of 2-6 people, services of a professional guide
and driver)
✓ 3 nights' accommodation in a hotel with breakfast
✓ Wine Enjoyment Package (Branded wine glass |12 coupons | Branded glass cover
|Booklet: with discount coupons from restaurants, with a lottery ticket for a chance to
win the grand prize from sponsors)
✓ Airport-hotel-airport transfer
✓ Transfers according to the program
✓ All entrance tickets
✓ 1 master class on baking lavash in the village of Garni
✓ 1 lunch in Garni at a local village house (non-alcoholic)
✓ 1 bottle of water per person per day
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- Travel insurance
- Air tickets
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