If culture had a flavor, Armenia would serve it with soul.
Over three unforgettable days, we’ll trace stories carved in stone, woven in carpets, and sung through the haunting notes of the duduk.
From Yerevan’s artisan markets and private museum tastings to lavash baked in village ovens and folk dances, every moment blends history with heart.
You’ll weave, taste, listen, and laugh your way through temples, monasteries, and the creative spirit of Gyumri, a city where art and humor live on every corner.
Every sound, scent, and smile on this trip tells the story of a nation that still creates magic by hand.
3 Days
Age 10+
Starting from Yerevan
| Destination: | Armenia (Various Locations) |
| Pricing: | 750$ / per person – based on a minimum of 6 participants. Final price may vary for smaller or larger groups. |
| Departure: | From Yerevan |
| Return: | to Yerevan |
| Language: | English |
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| What to get: | Water reusable bottle, comfy shoes, appetite for adventure. |
| Additional Notes: | The day may extend slightly if extra stops are added. Expect short walks between bites; trust us, you’ll need them. |
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Day 1: Yerevan’s Living Heritage
Begin your day with a hearty Armenian breakfast at Kamancha Restaurant, known for its warm ambiance and traditional dishes served with a modern twist. Afterward, enjoy a walking tour through Vernissage, Yerevan’s open-air artisan market, where you’ll discover handmade crafts, ceramics, jewelry, and paintings that reflect Armenia’s artistic soul.
Continue to the Tarkhanyan Museum, a hidden gem blending art, architecture, and history.
Enjoy an intimate private tour with curated tastings featuring local wines and delicacies - a true meeting of culture and cuisine.
Visit the Megerian Carpet Factory, where centuries-old craftsmanship comes alive. Watch a carpet-weaving demonstration, learn the stories behind each symbol and color, and even try weaving a few knots yourself
Evening: Conclude the day at Pandok Yerevan, surrounded by live folk music and traditional dance. Indulge in authentic Armenian dishes, toast with local wine, and experience the warmth and rhythm of Armenian hospitality at its finest.
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Day 2: Spiritual Armenia
Start with breakfast at Sherep Restaurant, one of Yerevan’s culinary landmarks, before heading east toward the mountains. Our first stop: the majestic Garni Temple, the only standing Greco-Roman colonnaded temple in the post-Soviet region. Enjoy a private duduk performance, the hauntingly beautiful Armenian flute, echoing through the ancient stones.
Continue to the Geghard Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage site partly carved into the rock. Take part in a candle-light ritual inside its cool stone chambers, connecting with centuries of spiritual devotion and silence.
In the nearby village of Garni, visit a family home or Vitrage Restaurant for a hands-on experience - bake lavash in a traditional tonir oven, grill khorovats, and share stories over homemade wine.
Pause at the Charents Arch viewpoint for panoramic views of Mount Ararat and the surrounding valleys - a perfect photo stop and reflection moment.
Evening: Return to Yerevan for a refined dinner at Dolmama, where classic Armenian flavors are reimagined in a cozy, art-filled setting - the perfect close to a day steeped in culture, flavor, and beauty.
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Day 3: Gyumri, Cultural Capital
Journey to Gyumri, Armenia’s second city and creative capital. Begin with a stroll through the Kumayri Historic District, exploring 19th-century stone houses, ornate balconies, and artisan workshops.
Visit the Aslamazyan Sisters Gallery to admire folk-inspired paintings and ceramics.
Enjoy a traditional trout lunch at Cherkezi Dzor, one of Gyumri’s culinary landmarks.
Step back in time at the Dzitoghtsyan House-Museum, then join a blacksmith & craft workshop to create your own copper ornament or keychain. Visit Sev Berd (Black Fortress) and uncover the city’s living heritage.
Evening: Take the Gyumri Humor Walk, discovering the city’s wit through statues and stories. End the day at a cozy café with coffee and ponchik-monchik, visit the oldest barbershop, and return to Yerevan with Gyumri’s laughter still echoing in your heart.
