Food & Wine
Areni Wine Festival & Wine Heritage Tour
Private Tour: Experience Armenia’s Areni Wine Festival, celebrating 6,100 years of winemaking with local wines, traditional cuisine, music, crafts, and authentic Armenian hospitality.
More about this tour
Experience the best of Armenia on a 5-day cultural journey featuring history, nature, and authentic traditions. Explore Yerevan, the vibrant capital, and discover the famous Areni Wine Festival with local wines, cuisine, music, and crafts. Visit Areni Cave, Khor Virap with views of Mount Ararat, and explore ancient landmarks including Garni Temple, Symphony of Stones, and UNESCO-listed Geghard Monastery. Enjoy a traditional lavash baking master class and immerse yourself in Armenia’s rich heritage, breathtaking landscapes, and warm hospitality.
Cancellation & modification
Up to 60 days before arrival: free cancellation. 40 days before arrival: 50% charge applies. 15 days or less before arrival: 100% of the total amount will be charged.
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Day 1
Arrival
Upon arrival at Zvartnots International Airport, you will be met by your driver and transferred to your hotel in Yerevan. After check-in, enjoy some free time to relax after your journey or take your first glimpse of Armenia's vibrant capital. Overnight stay in Yerevan.
Day 2
Yerevan - Areni Wine Festival
Start the day with breakfast and drive to Areni, the famous wine region of Armenia’s Vayots Dzor province. Experience the Areni Wine Festival 2026 (11:00–20:00), one of Armenia’s most popular cultural events celebrating the country’s 6,100-year-old winemaking heritage. Enjoy local wine tastings, traditional Armenian cuisine, folk music, dance performances, and artisan crafts. Meet local winemakers and discover authentic flavors while surrounded by stunning mountain landscapes. Overnight in Areni.
Day 3
Areni Cave - Khor Virap - Yerevan / City tour /
After breakfast, explore Areni Cave, one of Armenia’s most important archaeological sites, where the world’s oldest known leather shoe and ancient winemaking evidence were discovered. Continue to Khor Virap Monastery, a historic spiritual landmark offering breathtaking views of Mount Ararat. Arrive in Yerevan and enjoy a city tour visiting Republic Square, Mashtots Avenue, Opera and Ballet Theatre, Cascade Complex, and Mother Armenia. Experience the capital’s unique blend of ancient heritage, culture, and modern life. Overnight in Yerevan.
Day 4
Yerevan - Garni - Geghard
After breakfast, discover Armenia’s ancient heritage with a visit to Garni Temple, the only standing pagan temple in Armenia, dating back to the 1st century AD. Explore the natural wonder of the Symphony of Stones, a breathtaking basalt canyon formation near Garni. Continue with a traditional lavash baking master class and taste fresh Armenian bread with local cheese. Visit UNESCO-listed Geghard Monastery, a medieval masterpiece carved into the cliffs. Return to Yerevan and overnight.
Day 5
Departure
Departure Breakfast. Check out and transfer to Zvartnots International Airport for your departure. End of services.
Include Activities
Transportation
Air-conditioned vehicles
Accommodation
3 nights in a hotel - Yerevan 1 night in a hotel - Areni
Professional guide
English-speaking guide
Bottled water
1 Bottle of water per pax
Cultural experiences
Lavash-making masterclass
Wine tasting
Degustation
Meals
4 × Breakfasts
Entrance fees
According to the programme
Map
1 Map per guest
Optional Activities
Lunches and dinners
Alcoholic beverages
Flight tickets
Travel insurance