Armenia Wine & Gastronomy

Overview

Tour Type:Armenia

Armenia is one of the oldest winemaking nations on earth, with a culinary tradition as rich and layered as its history. From the vineyards of Vayots Dzor to the lively food markets of Yerevan, its gastronomy reflects seasonal ingredients, long-standing traditions, and the generous hospitality that remains at the heart of Armenian culture.

This seven-day journey is an immersive exploration of Armenia through its food, wine and living culinary traditions. Guests visit family-run wineries and ancient cave cellars, share meals in village homes, cook alongside local chefs, and meet the producers behind Armenia’s rich food culture. Along the way, they discover the markets, landscapes, and traditions that make Armenian cuisine one of the region’s most distinctive and still largely undiscovered culinary experiences.

Day 1 — Arrival & First Tastes Arrival in Yerevan, followed by a welcome dinner at one of the city’s finest restaurants. Local wines, aged brandy, and a generous selection of Armenian mezze offer a first introduction to the country’s rich culinary traditions.

Day 2 — The Flavors of Yerevan A morning at the Yerevan Food Market among spices, dried fruits and local cheeses, followed by a hands-on cooking class with a local chef. The afternoon brings a guided tasting at the Yerevan Ararat Brandy Factory, one of the world's most celebrated spirits.

Day 3 — Into the Wine Country South to Vayots Dzor, the heartland of Armenian winemaking. A visit to the world's oldest known winery cave in Areni, wine tasting at a family winery paired with local cheeses and fruits, and an afternoon at Noravank monastery rising from the red canyon walls.

Day 4 — Lake Sevan, Dilijan & the Taste of the North A morning at Lake Sevan and Sevanavank monastery, followed by a lunch of Lake Sevan whitefish. The afternoon brings Dilijan's charming old town and a hands-on experience baking Armenia's most popular pastry, gata.

Day 5 — Taste of Gyumri A day trip to Gyumri — Armenia's cultural capital offering unique regional dishes. Explore the city's markets, walk through one of Armenia's most distinctive cities, and enjoy a traditional lunch at one of the local family-owned restaurants offering a journey into the region's flavorful cuisine.

Day 6 — Ancient Temples, Sacred Caves & Village Traditions Garni temple and the UNESCO cave monastery of Geghard, with a lavash bread making experience and a traditional lunch in a local village home in between.

Day 7 — Farewell Yerevan A final morning stroll through the shops and markets of Yerevan for local wines, artisan foods and handcrafted souvenirs, followed by a farewell lunch celebrating the best of Armenian cuisine before airport transfers.

Includes

Airport transfers on arrival and departure
6 nights accommodation in carefully selected hotels
Private air-conditioned transportation throughout
Professional English-speaking local guide for all days
Entrance fees to all sites mentioned in the itinerary
Welcome dinner on Day 1
Farewell lunch on Day 7
All tastings and food experiences mentioned in the itinerary
Cooking class in Yerevan
Lavash bread making experience
Gata bread making experience
Daily breakfast

Highlights

Wine tasting at a family winery in Areni, home to the world's oldest known winery
Hands-on cooking class with a local chef in Yerevan
Guided tasting at the legendary Ararat Brandy distillery
Morning at the Yerevan Food Market
Lavash bread baking with a local family (UNESCO intangible heritage)
Traditional village lunch in a local home
Lunch with views of Lake Sevan
Gata sweet bread baking cooking class in Dilijan
Unique regional dishes of Gyumri

Every Journey is a Starting Point

Every itinerary we present is a carefully considered starting point, not a fixed itinerary. Our programs have been designed with years of on-the-ground experience, but no two groups are alike and no two journeys need to be either.

Every program in our portfolio can be adapted to suit the specific needs, interests and pace of your clients. Dates, duration, accommodation level, additional experiences, all of it can be shaped around what your clients are looking for. Our team is here to make it work, from the first conversation to the final detail.