Gastronomic Tour to Armenia - Armenian Geographic

Join us in this interesting and “tasty” trip through flavours and time, a gastro tour in Armenia during which you will make a journey through the rich culinary traditions of the country, revealing the history of every national Armenian dish.

You will taste a wide variety of local delicacies, discovering aromatic spices and traditional recipes that pass from generation to generation.

Lavash baking master class

Arch of Charents

Our first stop will be at the Arch of Charents, from which you can enjoy breathtaking views of magnificent Ararat, the sacred biblical mountain.

Arch of Charents

The majesty of this mountain the peaks of which are topped with eternal snow is beyond any description.

Pagan Temple of Garni

We will continue our tour in Garni, where we are going to see the only pagan temple in Armenia built many centuries ago.

Garni Temple

A symbol of pre-Christian Armenia and a true pearl of architecture, the temple was once part of a royal residence and the only place of pagan worship that was not destroyed during Armenia’s conversion to Christianity. Later it was ruined by an earthquake, but fortunately, it was restored afterwards.

Lavash

Indeed, our trip will be marked not only with visits to cultural sites but also with a fascinating and “tasty” experience, namely lavash baking master class. You can take part in the baking process, meanwhile also enjoying the lovely scent of the freshly baked bread and tasting it directly from the tonir, the underground oven.

Lavash

Bread is of great importance in Armenian culture. Among a wide variety of breads, particularly noteworthy is lavash, which is very popular among Armenians. It is a type of unleavened bread of a special taste and texture. The lavash making process begins with carefully rolling out the dough using a rolling pin on a traditional low table, which can be round or rectangular. The thinly rolled dough is then gently stretched onto a special “pillow” and carefully applied to the heated inner walls of the tonir (tandoor), the traditional Armenian oven.

The “Symphony of Stones” or the “Basalt Organ”

Next, we will head to ‘Symphony of Stones. The “Symphony of Stones” which resembles an organ is a unique natural monument that arouses fascination and admiration at the creating power of nature.

Symphony of Stones

It presents numerous basaltic formations at a height of more than 50 metres that strike visitors with their magnificence.

The Rock-Cut Monastery

Continuing our tour, we will reach Geghard, a Christian monastic complex founded in the 4^th century. This is a unique place where we will get acquainted with the history of Armenia’s conversion to Christianity and the religious heritage of the country. The monastery is included in UNESCO List of World Heritage, which speaks of its special significance and value.