The HayBuis Festival, translated as “Armenian Herb,” celebrates these special ingredients and the traditional knowledge used to forage and prepare them.
Upon your arrival, you will be met by representatives of our travel agency. After a welcome you will be transferred to your hotel.
1. After breakfast, you will go to Yenokavan. The road passes through Lake Sevan, Dilijan and Ijevan.
Lake Sevan is the largest body of water in Armenia and the Caucasus region. The most famous cultural monument is the Sevanavank monastery located on the peninsula, which was until the mid-20th century an island.
Dilijan is a spa town and urban municipal community in the Tavush Province of Armenia. Usually called Armenian Switzerland by the locals, it is one of the most important resorts of Armenia, situated within the Dilijan National Park.
Ijevan is located at the center of the region, at the foot of Ijevan ridge of Gugark Mountains, on the shores of Aghstev River. The town's current name Ijevan, and its former name Karavansara , both mean "inn", in Armenian and Persian, respectively.
The fifth festival will welcome its guests with new interactive activities, including the following master classes:
• The use of Armenian spices;
• Demonstration of differences between eatable and non-eatable herbs;
• presentation on Armenian oils.
And of course, no HayBuis festival is happening without its traditional activities:
- traditional (horseback) polo in Yenokavan style;
- the florists competition;
- and the preparation of the biggest "brtuch of peace" from lavash symbolizing the concepts of family (bread), life (herbs) and peace (different types of cheese rolled in the “brtuch”).
1. After breakfast you will have city tour in Yerevan. You will visit the depository of the manuscripts, Matenadaran, where 18000 pieces of works are kept. These works are included into UNESCO World Heritage. Matenadaran - The Mesrop Mashtots Institute of Ancient Manuscripts is an incredibly rare and exclusive treasure due to its collection of manuscripts and the activity that it now exercises. It holds the history of Armenian and foreign nations’ written cultures.
2. After you will visit to Garni pagan temple and get acquainted with the ancient culture of Armenia. It is a blend of Greco-Roman and Armenian styles built by King Trdat I in the first century A.D. and dedicated it to the God of Sun. Garni temple is included into UNESCO World Heritage.
3. During the tour you can see traditional bread lavash baking demonstration in tonir(oven in the ground). Lavash baking is a great ritual which is an integral part of Armenian traditions․ Its fragrant smell and taste do not leave anyone indifferent․
4. Then we will keep our way to Geghard. Geghard monastery (13th century) carved out of the adjacent mountain and initially called Ayrivank which is included in the World Heritage Site. Due to the fact that the famous spear, with which the Roman soldier wounded Jesus, was kept here for 500 years, the monastery was called Geghardavank (The Monastery of the Spear).
5. Back to Yerevan.
6. Free time.
The price of the tour included: | |
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Airport transfers | |
Accommodation in hotels (3* or 4* / double rooms) | |
Meals (breakfast) | |
High quality transport services with air conditioner | |
Professional guide service | |
Entrance tickets | |
1 bottle (0,5 l) of water per day |
The price not included: | |
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Air ticket | |
Medical insurance | |
Alcoholic drinks |
Please Note: | |
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• The order of the tours may be changed depending on your arrival date. | |
• Prices refer to one person according to specified number of people. | |
• If needed, one can choose any other hotel in Armenia, which will cause changes in price. | |
• The program can be changed according to your wishes, which may cause changes in price. |