Wine Tour in Areni with Overnight Stay

Description

Discover the wine-making village Areni and marvel at the mountainous landscape that surrounds you. Enjoy an overnight stay in a cozy guesthouse and take a tour in the surrounding area of Areni, the oldest known wine-making location. Start your adventure with a pick-up from your hotel in Yerevan. After a short meet and greet with your driver and you will head to the Province of Vayots Dzor, a place considered to be the ancient cradle of wine-making. As you arrive in the wine-village, Areni, you will take a stroll in the vineyards where you will have a delicious traditional breakfast paired with good local wine. Later, take a walk towards your cozy guesthouse, where the local guide, will share with you the secrets of pure honey and wine-making. After lunch, immerse yourself in the daily routine of Areni and take a walk around the hospitable village. In the evening you will have delicious Armenian specialties around the campfire. After your relaxing stay in the guesthouse, you will head to the village of Amaghu, from where, you will begin your 4-kilometer hike to the architectural masterpiece of Noravank Monastery, perched on the rocky outcrop. The impression of majesty offered by this magnificent panorama will touch your deepest feelings, giving every traveler a very particular adventurer zest, especially for those who have already been to the Grand Canyon, will see some notable resemblances of the cliffs: reddish color. Later, we will head to Areni Cave, where a 6000-year old shoe has been revealed together with wine vessels and other accessories which testify that Armenia is an ancient and authentic center of wine-making. After lunch, on your way to Yerevan, you will stop at the sacred Monastery Khor Virap, from here the flawless view of the Biblical Mount Ararat will be a real gift to your eyes. Finish your amazing experience with a transfer back to your accommodation in Yerevan.

* The minimum number of participants for this excursion is 2 people. Solo travelers must pay the total amount for two to book the excursion.