Explore Armenia’s Aragats with a wine tour, ancient fortresses, and stargazing at Byurakan Observatory. Discover local wines and breathtaking landscapes.
Explore Armenia’s Aragats with a wine tour, ancient fortresses, and stargazing at Byurakan Observatory. Discover local wines and breathtaking landscapes.
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Amberd Fortress - The journey begins towards Armenia’s highest peak, Mount Aragats, offering stunning views along the way.
A stop will be made at Amberd Fortress, situated at an elevation of 2300 meters. Visitors can explore stone structures, including a 7th-century castle and an 11th-century church. As they wander, they will admire the ancient…
- Amberd Fortress - The journey begins towards Armenia’s highest peak, Mount Aragats, offering stunning views along the way.
A stop will be made at Amberd Fortress, situated at an elevation of 2300 meters. Visitors can explore stone structures, including a 7th-century castle and an 11th-century church. As they wander, they will admire the ancient architecture and the expansive mountain scenery.
- Byurakan Astrophysical Observatory - The next destination is the Byurakan Observatory on Aragats’ southern slope. Guests will have the opportunity to explore the interior and observe stars, planets, and other celestial bodies through advanced telescopes. Knowledgeable astronomer guides will be available to answer any questions.
- Voskevaz Winery - If desired, the itinerary can include a visit to a local gastro yard or winery, where participants will learn about grape cultivation and wine production from local experts, and enjoy tasting various wine varieties.
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Guide service (if choosing the option with guide)
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Free pick-up & drop-off within Yerevan
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Guide service (if choosing the option with guide)
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Free pick-up & drop-off within Yerevan
- Entry tickets to Amberd Fortress (5€/per prs), Observatory Byurakan (10€/ per prs)
- Lunch and degustation in winery
- Entry tickets to Amberd Fortress (5€/per prs), Observatory Byurakan (10€/ per prs)
- Lunch and degustation in winery
The journey begins to Armenia’s tallest peak, Mount Aragats, where stunning landscapes will accompany the adventure.
A stop will be made at Amberd Fortress, situated at 2300 meters above sea level. Visitors will explore stone structures, including a 7th-century castle and an 11th-century church. As they wander, they will admire not only the ancient…
The journey begins to Armenia’s tallest peak, Mount Aragats, where stunning landscapes will accompany the adventure.
A stop will be made at Amberd Fortress, situated at 2300 meters above sea level. Visitors will explore stone structures, including a 7th-century castle and an 11th-century church. As they wander, they will admire not only the ancient architecture but also the expansive mountain views.
The next destination is the southern slope of Aragats, home to the Byurakan Observatory. Here, guests can explore the interior and observe stars, planets, and other celestial wonders through powerful telescopes. Knowledgeable astronomer guides will be available to answer any questions.
For those interested, the itinerary can include a visit to a local gastro yard or winery, where experts will share insights on grape cultivation and wine production, along with opportunities to taste various wine varieties.
- Weather conditions at the observatory can sometimes interfere with night sky observations. In such cases, we offer an engaging tour inside the observatory (guided tour with english/russian speaking guide). Please keep in mind that the opportunity for night observations depends on the season and the whims of the weather.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
