We offer to spend the May holidays in Armenia!!!
​with delicious master classes and tastings of cognac, wine and beer, and in the evening a pleasant musical atmosphere awaits you in a live performance on the cozy terrace of the very hospitable guest house Blur Inn Gallery! Not only master classes, but also interesting excursions will be at your service!
Give yourself unforgettable tastes of Armenia for the May holidays, and Sputnik will help you with this!

Day 1: Yerevan - City Tour
Arrival in Zvartnots (international airport), transfer to the hotel. Accommodation in the hotel and rest.   You will have free time for self-acquaintance with the city.
Walking through Yerevan is a special impression. All you need is to wear comfortable shoes and open your heart to our ancient city. In recent years, Yerevan has actively built up: modern hotels, shopping and entertainment centers have been built. And here, much has survived from the old city: ancient churches – witnesses of history, picturesque courtyards and cozy gazebos in parks. There is something to see in Yerevan. Walk along the modern Northern Avenue and around   Swan Lake, near the National Opera and Ballet Theater, look at the Vernissage paintings near the Saryan Monument, relax  in  Cascade Square and go up to the Mother Armenia  statue

Day 2: Yerevan - Garni - Geghard - "Aya Maria" - Yerevan
We go to the countryside and to the historical holy places of Armenia - Garni and Geghard. Garni is the former summer residence of the Armenian kings. The Garni Temple is the only surviving monument in Armenia dating back to the pagan era. It is believed to have been dedicated to the pagan god of the Sun. Breathe in the clean air of the Armenian mountains and look around - the indescribable beauty of majestic nature!
A trip to the Geghard monastery complex (12-13 centuries). The monastery was founded in the 4th century on the site of a sacred spring originating in a cave. Therefore, it was originally called Ayrivank, which means "cave monastery". According to legend, the founder of the monastery was St. Grigor the Illuminator. The monastery complex is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Some of the temples of the monastery complex are completely carved into the rocks. There are numerous khachkars carved into the stone walls and free-standing ones on the territory of the monastery complex.
On the way back to Yerevan, we will stop at the Aya Maria tourist center to participate in an interactive program with Armenian dances and a master class on baking lavash (Armenian national bread). Here you will feel the full flavor of Armenia, try hot lavash straight from the tonir, and folk songs and dances will definitely not leave you indifferent.
Our master classes will also continue after returning to Yerevan, where one of the master classes awaits us - making dolma. We are sure that you have never cooked and tasted such delicious dolma anywhere!
The culmination of the day will be a delicious dinner with a glass of wine and an evening of live music.

Day 3: Yerevan – Etchmiadzin - Zvartnots – “ArmAs” - Yerevan
After breakfast, we head to Echmiadzin, the spiritual and administrative center of the Armenian Apostolic Church. Visit to the Cathedral (4th century). Inspection of the Church of St. Hripsime (7th century) and St. Gayane, which, like the Cathedral, are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. After spiritual enrichment, we head to the Machanents Cultural Center, where you can learn carpet weaving or pottery. The center offers a variety of master classes in gata baking, theatrical performances, during which guests will get to know Armenian culture better.
On the way back, you will inspect the ruins of the Temple of the Watchful Forces of Zvartnots (7th century) (included in the UNESCO World Heritage List). After visiting the Zvartnots temple, a trip to the Aragatsotn region, to the ArmAs winery, where you will have a walk through the picturesque vineyards and orchards spread throughout the plantation, and the guide will tell you about the process of creating wine - from the vine to the glass in your hands. At the end of the tour, you can participate in an educational wine tasting in the Tasting Room or on the balcony, from where an amazing view of the majestic Ararat opens up.
Return to Yerevan. Night at the hotel in Yerevan

Day 4. Yerevan - Vernissage - airport
Breakfast. Depending on your flight time, you will take a guided walking tour of the center of Yerevan and visit Vernissage - an open-air crafts fair. Here you will see a variety of souvenirs and will be able to buy and take with you a piece of warm Armenia. At the appointed time - transfer to the airport.

The program price includes:

• Transfers
• Guide services
• Hotel accommodation (3 nights) on a breakfast basis
• Excursions according to the program
• Entrance tickets
• Cognac tasting at the cognac factory
• Educational wine tasting at "ArmAs"
• Master class on making dolma
• Master class on baking lavash and an interactive program
• Beer tasting on the terrace
   

The tour price does NOT include:

• Air tickets
• Dinners