Trip to Eco-Village
The Armenian eco-village is at 15 kilometers distance from Yerevan. Ararat Mountain, the majestic symbol of Armenia, accompanies the entire trip to the destination. The eco-village is a resort with its beautiful gardens and orchards, with large livestock, old pottery, and other village attributes. Some of the activities include: baking Lavash bread (registered as UNESCO cultural heritage), making butter, yogurt, wine, pastry, and pickles in old traditional ways that Armenians used thousands of years ago.
Itinerary
Day 1
Traditional Armenian breakfast, open air coffee, tea. A walk in the eco-village. A trip to Garni pagan temple. Rest Stop at Charents Arch, selfie, with Ararat Mountain in the background. A walk near the Garni temple. Visit Garni gorge, Stone Symphony, Azat River, Zovashen Lake. Lunch with a traditional Armenian meal at a home-style restaurant. Lavash baking ceremony. Rest time, walking or hiking. Dinner, overnight.
Day 2
Traditional Armenian breakfast, open air coffee, tea. Visit Garni Arts School. Visit a traditional house in Garni village. Visit Gegard Church. A walk at the Church. Lunch with a traditional Armenian meal at a home-style restaurant. Return to eco-village, rest time. Making butter in khnotsi (churn). Rest time, dinner, overnight.
Day 3
Traditional Armenian breakfast, open air coffee, tea. Visit Khostrov National Park, Havuts Tar Monastery. Lunch with a traditional Armenian meal at a home-style restaurant. Return to eco-village, rest time. Making traditional Armenian Khorovats (barbeque) in “tonir”. Evening time rest, dinner, overnight