Armenian national dances are an integral part of Armenian culture. While visiting Armenia, open dance lessons that are held in the city once a month are a good opportunity to get acquainted with national dances. Taking new types of tours in Armenia will combine business with pleasure, meanwhile discovering the sights and learning the dances.The origin of dances dates back to the pagan times ...

Tours to Armenia will be incomplete without trying Armenian traditional dishes. The National kitchen is an important component of tourism development. The roots of Armenian kitchen go back deep into the history and its features are due to the different historical, geographical, climatic and even historical-political factors. Meat dominates in the recipes of the dishes, and canned food and dried fr...

May being famous for its victories, perhaps is the best time to visit Armenia. One can enjoy official celebrations held in Yerevan and take tours in Armenia the time when nature is awakening. Besides Labour Day observed on May 1, Armenians also celebrate the liberation of the city Shoushi in Nagorno Karabakh, the victory of the Great Patriotic War and the proclamation of the First Republic of Arme...

All nations have their contribution to the development process of the world. Discoveries, scientific research, and art masterpieces – this progress has periodic nature due to humanity. Armenia has its small part in this progress. Because of historical circumstances, renowned Armenians lived and created not only in Armenia but also all around the world. But always, directly or indirectly they have ...

Sometimes there are such tours in Armenia, during which it is possible to make observations and get acquainted with the fauna of Armenia. If you have such preferences while visiting Armenia, then definitely consider this, when you are planning your stay with tour agencies in Armenia. Tours to Nagorno Karabakh also give exceptional opportunities, the natural world of which doesn’t inferior to Armen...

More than 100 species of plants on 1 square kilometer. Armenia is considered one of the world leaders with this index. This diversity is due to the fact that Armenia is in three climatic zones at once i.e. continental, moderate and subtropical. Due to natural-climatic conditions, mountainous nature of the area, geographical position and the characteristics of the natural environment Armenia’s flor...

Holidays make the awakening of nature more beautiful with their emblem and uniqueness. And holidays are of different colors in Armenia. While visiting Armenia, it’s a must to participate in celebration of at least one holiday. How many are they and when are celebrated? Palm Sunday, Holy Resurrection or Easter, Ascension Day, day of maternity and beauty.  Palm Sunday Palm Sunday is a r...

9 June 1992 is the date on which Armenia became one of the member states of UNESCO.  As of July 2016, 1052 sites are listed in the world heritage list: 814 cultural, 203 natural, and 35 mixed properties, in 165 states parties. Armenia with 29,743 km2 territory has a rather long list in here. Among them are Properties inscribed on the list of World Heritage sites.Monasteries of H...

4090, 3887, 3597, 3201, 3550… these series of numbers can go on and on, just don’t be that naïve to think these are random numbers or they have some mathematical regularity to be understood and continued. These are heights. If you have ever participated in a hiking tour, you should have fallen in love with this type of tours and if not yet, you will if you read this article to the end. What is so ...

All four seasons are expressed with bright saturated colors in this small Middle east country. Although Armenia is famous for its sun, fresh and tasty fruits, picturesque nature and is in the focus of attention of tourists in summer, it's not less charming and attractive in winter when it is covered with white blanket of snow turned into a snowy miracle. And one will find the very miracle outside ...

Yerevan, feel the warmness… a red, two-storey bus, which is parked in city center, welcomes everybody with this expression. And this expression is not accidental. It doesn't matter how you arrive at Yerevan - by plane, car or bicycle, you feel the warmness as soon as you step into this small but friendly city. And we do not mean the hot weather of summer at all. We speak about the warmness that lo...

One of the most beloved seasons is spring, which is ready to accept us into its warm embrace, and we, mere mortals, just cannot resist the temptation to escape into the countryside. The awakening of nature encourages people to enjoy the beautiful days of spring. Well, let's see how and where to spend the spring season.  From that point of view we, Armenians, are very lucky. Nature has gi...