Noravank is a 13th-century Armenian monastery, located 122 km from Yerevan in a narrow gorge made by the Amaghu River, near the town of Yeghegnadzor, Armenia. The gorge is known for its tall, sheer, brick-red cliffs, directly across from the monastery. It is one of the popular and significant Armenian monasteries with a very rich and beautiful history of creation.

The province of Aragatsotn is located in the western part of Armenia and is surrounded by mountains from three sides; one of which is Mount Aragats, the highest peak of Armenia (4,090 m), a most wanted hiking and climbing destination for travelers. THINGS TO DO AND SEE IN ARAGATSOTN •Stargazing at the Byurakan Astrophysical Observatory • Hiking tours and winter sports • Rock climbing below the village Ohanavan, in the Kasagh canyon • 10th century fortress Amberd • Fishing at the 17th-century bridge of Ashtarak on Kasagh river • Bird Watching at Aragats (best in April, May, September) • Voskehat Wine Fest (September) •Armenia on the Crossroads of Peace Festival (September) • Christian heritage along the Kasagh gorge

WINE FOUNDATION OF ARMENIA The Vine and Wine Foundation of Armenia was established in 2016 by the decision of the RA Government for the efficient and coordinated development of the sector, as well as for the introduction of new strategies of state policy and developmental programs. Preserving more than six millennia of Armenian winemaking traditions, Armenia's rich culture and historical heritage are nowadays combined with excellent opportunities for development of viticulture and winemaking, climatic conditions, rich diversity of grape varieties, modern technologies and scientific potential, strengthening the basis of sustainable development of the sector. THE MISSION: • to develop the local viticulture as a guarantee of high-quality wine; • to promote the reputation of the country as a wine exporting country; • to provide high quality raw materials; •to increase the competitiveness of Armenian wines in international markets; • to improve the legislative field and the quality control system; •to develop professional skills of the representatives of the sector; to improve the business environment and increase export volumes.

Sustainability, family, tradition and expertise come together at Karas Wines, an Armenian winery seated under the eternal gaze of Mount Ararat. Karas means 'amphora' in Armenian, a sacred wine-making clay vessel used here for 6,200 years. That, combined with Armenia's ancient oenological culture, inspires them to chart the future of the birthplace of wine while reclaiming the mantle as a producer of the world's most desired wines. Following their mission to produce world-class vintages from their own vineyards in Armavir, Armenia, Karas invites everyone to visit and see the whole process of winemaking, as well as to enjoy Karas wines in the picture-postcard vineyards.