Guests of Armenia are lucky: the dishes of Armenian cuisine have stood the test of two millennia, the tables are bursting with abundance, the feast is famous for its heartfelt toasts, a full meal in a reputable restaurant is not expensive, cafes serve aromatic coffee, and markets sell juicy local berries and fruits. Armenia is a land where recipes are passed down from generation to generation and sacredly keep the secrets of signature dishes, where chefs conjure magic in the kitchens of authentic and respectable restaurants: some remain faithful to ancient recipes, others interpret ancient dishes in a modern way, and others master different options for preparing one dish. . In Armenia, tourists are taught how to bake lavash, prepare khorovats - kebab, wrap tolma in grape leaves and distinguish the taste of real Armenian cognac. Here you will be offered crayfish with draft beer - back in the 5th century BC. The Greek historian Xenophon mentioned in his work “Anabasis” how he tasted beer in Armenia, noting the excellent taste of the intoxicating drink. National Geographic included Yerevan in the list of “6 unexpected cities for food lovers,” calling the capital one of the best places in Asia with rich cuisine - the publication advises gourmets to definitely take advantage of gastrotours to Armenia, which it calls a top travel destination.

Armenia has one of the world’s oldest civilizations. As the Austrian Armenologist, Elizabeth Bauer (b.1948) wrote: “… much too little has been known about Armenia, even though, culturally speaking, Europe owes her a considerable debt. At the dawn of history, Armenia was one of the cradles of civilization. Millennia before the Christian era, the economy, arts and popular traditions of Armenia had developed to such an extent that her culture stimulated Egypt, Greece and Rome both materially and spiritually. ” The College is situated in an environment with highly sustained by closely-knit family ties. Society is based on strong relationships where parents bring up their children, support them emotionally and financially and in turn, the children take care of their parents. This arrangement applies to extended family and friends, both nationally and internationally creating a strong base of shared values.

Founded in 2006, Gevorkian Winery is currently one of the leaders of the winemaking industry in Armenia and offers a wide range of high-quality products made from indigenous Armenian grape varieties, as well as fruits and berries. Following the ancient traditions Gevorkian winery crafts distinctive red wines using once forgotten Armenian Kakhani method i.e. producing noble wines from dried grapes.

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