The Temple of Garni (Armenian: “Garnu tacar”) is located in the village of Garni in Kotayk Province, Armenia, and it was once a pagan temple dedicated to the Armenian sun god Mihr. Built in the middle of the 1st century CE, the Temple of Garni remarkably survived the destruction of pagan temples following Armenia's conversion to Christianity in the 4th century CE, and countless invasions and earthquakes until its collapse in 1679 CE.

An Armenian feast is a special atmosphere, heartfelt toasts, and...an extra plate for an unexpected guest who in Armenia is considered to be the messenger of God. The Armenian feast is an abundance of dishes tested for thousands of years and a significant reason to visit Armenia, because no one will stay at a party if they don't like the food. The local cuisine harmoniously fits into the fashionable concept of healthy nutrition - there are always a lot of fresh vegetables and greens on the table, the meat and fish are served with low-calorie side dishes, and. desserts are made from honey and nuts. Armenian cuisine is not only tasty, nourishing and healthy, it is a good seasoning for warm communication and a worthy companion to the local wines. Yerevan Food Fest gastronomic festival, presents the wines that will emphasize the taste of the traditional dishes from three large terroirs in the country - Syunik, Vayots Dzor and Ararat valley.

Voskeni wines is a family owned vineyard and wine making company located in Sardarapat, Ararat valley. The whole vision of Voskeni Wines revolves around the prominent story of Smbat Matevossian. In the 1920s, the noble man came to Armenia from the USA to pursue his dream of making quality wine. However, the history played against him and Bolshevik authorities took away his possessions and later his life. However, against all odds, almost 100 years later his descendants returned to Armenia from Russia, bought back the vineyards and began producing high-quality wines. Voskeni Wines now offers exceptional wines, a picturesque vineyard, a cozy home-restaurant, a terrace with a stunning view of Mount Ararat and a family always ready to welcome their guests.

Armavir is a province in the western part of Armenia. Located in the Ararat plain dominated by Mount Ararat from the south and Mount Aragats from the north, the province is home to the spiritual centre of the Armenian nation, the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin of the Armenian Apostolic Church. It is the seat of the Catholicos of All Armenians. THINGS TO DO AND SEE IN ARMAVIR ! • The Cathedral and Churches of Etchmiadzin and the Archaeological Site of Zvartnots, UNESCO World Heritage ZVARTNOTS VII century wine presses were found during the excavations at Zvartnots. In two of the adjacent wine presses there are round pits laid out with polished stones and plastered with lime, meant for collecting must. The pits are located between the two basins for pressing wine, which have a smooth plastered surface with certain incline towards the pits. The existence of two basins per press attests to the high capacity and efficiency of the presses. • Sardarapat Memorial Complex and Museum, sculptural and architectural complex • Musaler Memorial and Museum • Biking tours • Tolma Festival (May) • 1000 Years of Village Life Festival (September) • Master Classes on arts and crafts at Machanents House • Fishing at Zartonk Lakes