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It is known that drinking moderate amounts of wine may have number of health benefits. Wines come from various cultures and traditions. While, according to the Bible, the wine making tradition was started in Armenia by Noah, the Armenian wines are not as known as the tradition of Noah.There are lots of legends about the origin of wine, and practically each winemaking region has its own beautiful story.According to one of the most realistic stories in the Bible, Noah came down from the top of Ararat mountain and planted the first grape vine.Doing this he set the precedence for the viticulture.The winemaking chronicle in Armenia is almost as old as the viticulture in the country.According to the evidence of the ancient Greek historians, high quality wines were already exported from Armenia about two thousand years ago.
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Day 1 |
Visit Matenadaran - a book depository since 5th century.Capital of Armenia- Yerevan city visit of the state Museum of Armenian History and the National Gallery of Armenia. |
Day 2 |
The holiest of religious sites in Armenia. Departure to the town of Echmiadzin of St.Echmiadzin Cathedral constructed in the 4 th. Century and right now this Cathedral is the religious centre of all Armenians. |
Day 3 |
Cooking - Culture for Armenians , spirit of old Nation.The Ararat Valley is reputed to be the hottest and driest place in Armenia . Here we will visit also Khor Virap which is shrine of Armenina Christianity |
Day 4 |
Treasures of Unesco. Drive to Garni Geghard. Visit of ancient temples. The fortress of Garni founded in the first century B.C. In the most conspicuous place the fortress one of the outstanding monuments of antiquity - the temple Garni. |
Day 5 |
Transfer to an International Airport of Yerevan, Armenia.. Arrival to the airport for a flight. At this point our service ends. |
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