Jermuk is located at an altitude of 2100 meters in a picturesque place where there are alpine meadows, mountain forests, and rocks. Jermuk waterfall is located here. The road from Yerevan to the resort town of Jermuk is about 170 km. The main attraction and meeting place for all vacationers in the resort town of Jermuk is the drinking gallery, located on the shore of a small pond. The gallery's massive pavilion is made of pink and beige stone, with high ceilings supported by massive columns. There are a lot of spruce and pine trees around, which gives an intoxicating aroma to the air. Along the wall of the gallery there are five large stone jugs into which mineral water of different temperatures from 33 to 56 degrees flows in a continuous stream. The water tastes very pleasant and is highly saturated with carbon dioxide. For those who come for medical treatment, the intake of mineral waters is strictly prescribed by the leading doctors of the sanatoriums individually. Please note that you must drink mineral water in Jermuk strictly on an empty stomach, three times a day, 30 or 40 minutes before meals. The temperature of water for use is prescribed strictly according to medical indications - by a doctor. It is better to drink it from small porcelain cups with a narrow spout, in small sips. If you don’t have such a cup, you can purchase it here. It is recommended to take water directly at the source and after taking it, take a short 20-30 minute walk; for this, a park was laid out next to the mineral water pump room, which is currently being gradually restored. Water collected at the source retains its properties for several hours.

Armenia is an extremely attractive destination for health tourism. The high qualifications of Armenian dentists and low prices for dental treatment and prosthetics, compared to other countries, have made the country one of the leaders in dental tourism. Armenia offers patients with diseases of the respiratory tract and lungs to undergo a course of speleotheraly, to receive treatment using the microclimate of underground caves - 20 sessions in salt mines and a therapeutic oxygen cocktail guarantee a therapeutic effect for patients, and protection from the flu for healthy people for the entire season.

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.

130 years ago in Armenia, the production of Ararat cognac was started, which won permission in France to be called cognac, and not brandy, began to be supplied to the court of the Russian emperor, played the most roles in Soviet cinema, was the first to go into space, and more than once rescued polar explorers drifting on an ice floe and sealed the union agreement in Crimea. Cognac, without which not a single Armenian feast has been complete all these years, not a single guest has been able to enjoy, and which is best enjoyed with a juicy Armenian peach.

It’s logical to start your trip around Armenia from Yerevan. The capital of Armenia is one of the oldest cities in the world with a rich history and unique atmosphere. The city, which is 29 years older than Rome, breaks stereotypes: the past here harmoniously combines with the present, and the conservative east neighbors the advanced west. Yerevan doesn't look his age at all - he's very fashionable The concrete jungle of multi-storey residential boxes is diluted with the warmth of the stonework of old buildings; the characteristic shade of tuff has given Yerevan the status of a “pink” city. In Yerevan, no one is in a hurry: street cafe workers leisurely mow the lawns and serve coffee to visitors leisurely leafing through a magazine or flipping through gadgets; in the mornings at the Cascade, instructors practice yoga with those who wish, and in the evenings, choreographers perform folk dances. On the streets you can find works by the best sculptors of the modern world, in museums - mysterious artifacts, in galleries - works of classics of Armenian and world painting, in the flea market - brilliant creations of modern painters, ceramists and jewelers. Evening Yerevan attracts with concerts of classical music, sounds of folk, jam sessions of jazz musicians, music of night clubs, performances of the most unusual musicians, wine bars of Saryan Street, the opportunity to plunge into the atmosphere of the capital’s iconic institutions, see a show of singing fountains, enjoy delicious food in fashionable restaurants and Armenian fast food - don’t be afraid of street food eateries that serve excellent tzhvzhik, kabab and khorovats. And, most importantly, try to get a local friend on social networks in advance, who will reveal to you all the secrets of the ancient, but very modern city.

Ride jeeps along snow-covered roads, master snowmobiles, stay at a ski resort and... dive into an ice hole in Sevan. In winter, the lake is covered with a crust of ice, the mountain ranges are covered with snow, the slopes of Aragats are favored by freeriders, and the Gorge of Flowers - the ski resort of Tsaghkadzor - attracts skiers, snowboarders, cross-country skiing and orienteering enthusiasts. There are all opportunities for practicing your favorite sports; thanks to the local climate, virgin soil does not become crusty, and untouched snow holds the board perfectly. The ski center in Tsaghkadzor is located a 40-minute drive from the airport on the picturesque slopes of Mount Teghenis. Trails of all difficulty levels start at the top of the mountain, where the Litner chairlift with heated seats takes you there. In Tsaghkadzor there are no queues for the ski lifts, and all instructors speak Russian! The highest ski point is 2819 m, which is only 10 m lower than the highest ski station in Courchevel. In clear weather, from the first stage of the cable car you can see Sevan, and from the top of Teghenis - Ararat. The third stage of the cable car is a route for lovers of real extreme sports. If you go from the top to the pass, then along the ridge of the neighboring mountain, virgin fields and snowboard slope, you get 8 km of continuous drive - a real paradise for skiers! The cozy resort town boasts not only exciting trails, but also respectable hotels and chic restaurants where there is no strict dress code. In addition, players in the local hospitality industry offer world-class facilities and services at very attractive prices.

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.

There are only a few varieties of pomegranate in the world that have sufficient juiciness and sugar content for the production of wine. These rare varieties include the Armenian pomegranate, the crowned fruits of which ripen under the hot sun of the southernmost Armenian region - Syunik. Pomegranate is one of the symbols of Armenia, an ancient symbol of fertility, immortality, love and God's grace. In pagan times, pomegranate fruits were dedicated to the Mother Goddess and the Goddess of fertility, as the fruit that symbolized the breasts of Anahit. The priests washed the sacred altars with pomegranate wine as if it were nectar, therefore, throughout the first four centuries in Christian Armenia, the pomegranate was considered a "forbidden fruit" The fruit that had fallen into disfavor was absent from Armenian official art until the middle of the 7th century, when Catholicos Nerses Ill began the construction of Zvartnots - the Temple of Vigilant Forces - near Vagharshapat, one of the two dominant ornaments of which is a pomegranate.

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.