Armenian Wine Journey: 6,000 Years in a Glass

Discover 6,000 years of Armenian winemaking on this 6-day private wine tour. From the Armenia Wine Museum and family estates to boutique cellars in Vayots Dzor, taste wines made from indigenous grape varieties and pair them with authentic Armenian cuisine. Along the way, visit Zvartnots Cathedral, the ancient site of Metsamor, the History Museum of Armenia, the Areni-1 cave where the world's oldest known winery was found, Noravank Monastery and the hidden Tsakhats Qar monastery. Highlights: - Armenia Wine Museum and a local wine estate - Zvartnots Cathedral and the Metsamor archaeological site - History Museum of Armenia and the old Nork neighbourhood with its wine cellars - Tolma-making masterclass - Areni-1 cave and Noravank Monastery - Vineyard visit and tasting of reserve wines - Jeep ride to Tsakhats Qar and a boutique winery tasting

Availability 1 April 2027 - 30 November 2027

Start | End time: —

Language: English

Duration: 6 days

Start | End point: Zvartnots International Airport, Yerevan | Zvartnots International Airport, Yerevan

Type of tour: Private

Group size: 15

Inclusions

Transport
Hotel
Breakfast
Guide Service
All Entrance Fees

Exclusions

Insurance
Flight Tickets

Tour program

Day 1

Stop 1.Arrival

Arrival at Zvartnots International Airport. After airport formalities, meet your guide.

Stop 2.Armenia Wine Museum

Drive to Aragatsotn province to visit the Armenia Wine Museum, where the long and well-researched story of Armenian winemaking comes to life.

Stop 3.Local Wine Estate

Continue to a local wine estate, an important stop on the route of the Armenian wine renaissance. Return to Yerevan. Overnight stay: Yerevan

Day 2

Stop 1.Zvartnots Cathedral

Breakfast at the hotel. Visit Zvartnots Cathedral, an iconic 7th-century architectural marvel near Yerevan and a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Stop 2.Metsamor Archaeological Site

Continue to Metsamor, another ancient archaeological site with a long history of settlement.

Stop 3.Local Winery in Armavir

Visit a local winery in the Armavir region for a tasting. Return to Yerevan. Meals: breakfast Overnight stay: Yerevan

Day 3

Stop 1.History Museum of Armenia

Breakfast at the hotel. Start exploring Yerevan with a visit to the History Museum of Armenia, home to the world's oldest leather shoe found in the Areni-1 cave.

Stop 2.Nork Neighbourhood

Take a short walk through a historic Yerevan neighbourhood known for its quiet streets, stone houses and underground wine cellars.

Stop 3.Tolma-Making Masterclass

Join a traditional Armenian tolma-making masterclass, followed by lunch.

Stop 4.Local Winery Visit

Drive to a local winery for a tour of the cellar and a wine tasting. Return to Yerevan. Meals: breakfast, lunch Overnight stay: Yerevan

Day 4

Stop 1.Areni-1 Cave

Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Vayots Dzor, the heart of Armenian winemaking, famous for its ancient vineyards and indigenous grapes. Visit the Areni-1 (Birds') Cave, where in 2007 archaeologists discovered a 6,100-year-old winery and a 5,500-year-old leather shoe, the oldest known leather footwear in the world.