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Exploring Armenian Winemaking: A Private Tour through Saghmosavank, Wine Yards, and Museums

Artashavan

Embark on a private tour through Saghmosavank, wine yards, and museums to uncover the secrets of Armenian winemaking. Taste delicious wines and explore the beautiful monastery complex of Saghmosavank.

Duration: 9 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Saghmosavank Monastery - Saghmosavank is located on the right bank of the Kasakh River, in the village of Saghmosavan. According to tradition, Saghmosavank was founded by Grigor Lusavorich (Grigory the Illuminator). The St. Sion Church was built by Prince Vache Vachutian in 1215. It is a cross-shaped inside and rectangular outside church with a high cylinder-shaped drum and a conical dome. The facades of the church are decorated with “Armenian hollows”. In 1215-35 Vache Vachutian built a four-columned porch adjacent to the west of the St. Sion church, the central part of the ceiling of which has a 12-faceted stone shelter. To the north of the monastery is a cemetery with khachkars from the 13th and 14th centuries. In 1250 a school was founded in Saghmosavank.
Ashtarak - Yeganyans’ Guest House and Wine Yard was created based on family traditions of wine and vodka making. Seth’s grandfather was a renowned winemaker. Funny story about how his grandfather - he couldn’t wait for the wine to be ready and was known to slowly taste it throughout the process and one time finished an entire barrel of it before it was fully ready to drink!
Armenia Wine - Visits to wine and brandy production units, aging cellars and wine tasting in a specialized tasting room. Wines for tasting: Armenia White Dry, Armenia Red Dry, Armenia Pomegranate Semisweet, Pairing snacks and bread
Wine History Museum Of Armenia - The company ‘’Armenia Wine’’ combines Armenian traditions and modern technologies. The company is a family property. The first vineyards were planted in 2006, and the wine factory was established in 2008. Over the years, it has been continuously equipped with the latest and modern equipment, presenting a wide range of quality wines and becoming one of the leaders in the local market. The company also exports its products and sells them in a number of foreign countries.

What's Included

On-board WiFi
Bottled water
Professional guide
Driver/guide
In-vehicle air conditioning
Live commentary on board
Hotel pickup/drop off

What's Not Included

Entrance tickets
Lunch

Additional Information

Explore the hidden treasure of Armenian viticulture with a wine glass in hand. Armenia Winery, acknowledged as a key player in the Armenian wine industry, beckons you. This excursion gifts you the experience of savouring some of the world’s most divine wines. The Yeganyans Guest House and Wine Yard in Ashtarak, outfitted with a garden, bar, and grilling area, offers more wine tasting experiences. Certainly, the path to these exquisite wines includes a visit to one of Armenia’s finest monastery complexes, Saghmosavank.