1-Day Armenian Wine Country Experience

This 1-day tour takes you from Yerevan to Armenian wine region, where you'll visit 2 top wineries, the historic Khor Virap & Noravank Monasteries, cave & finally a 3 course dinner in a local vineyard.
Whether you’re new to the fascinating world of wine or are a bonafide oenophile, this 1-day experience will take you from Yerevan to the heart of Armenian wine country, where you’ll taste some of Armenia’s top local wines and learn about the country’s rich 6,000-year-old winemaking heritage. You’ll visit two local wineries during your day-long tour, one medium-sized and the other a small family production, as well as two of Armenia’s most iconic historical sites: the monastery of Khor Virap, where the story of Armenia’s conversion to Christianity began, and Noravank Monastery, a medieval Armenian architectural wonder. You’ll also visit the world’s oldest known winery, discovered in a mysterious cave in 2011 near the village of Areni. Finally, your day will end with a 5/5 star-rated outdoor dining experience in a local family vineyard. You’ll experience an authentic 3-course menu created by your hosts and a local food historian among the vines of your host’s family vineyard while sipping on local wines as the vineyards glow golden with the setting sun. You won't just learn about Armenia's rich culinary and winemaking traditions; you'll be a part of them.

Pick up and drop off in Yerevan is included in the price of your booking, along with a professional, local storytelling guide who will accompany you throughout your journey. All you have to do is show up!

Here’s a summary of what your day on this trip will look like:

Pick up from Yerevan
Stop 1. Khor Virap Monastery, where the patron saint of Armenia, Gregory the Illuminator, was imprisoned for 14 years because of his Christian faith
Stop 2. Tushpa Wine Cellar, a premier local winery where you’ll taste some of their best wines, including their new line of natural sparkling wine made with indigenous Armenian grapes
Stop 3. Areni-1 Cave, also known as Bird’s Cave, an active archaeological site where the world’s oldest known winery, dated to be 6,100-years-old, was recently discovered
Stop 4. Noravank Monastery, a 13th century architectural wonder located at the end of a winding canyon known for its stunning red cliffs and biodiversity
Stop 5. Winemaker’s Table: Areni Vineyards, a 3-course authentic dinner experience that takes place among the vines of a local family vineyard
Drop off in Yerevan

If you or someone in your group has any food allergies or other travel-related requirements, please do let us know during the confirmation process after completing your booking on this platform. Our team will reach out over email to confirm your booking and finalize all the details.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.