Author: Phoenix Tour Armenia

ARARAT CHARLES AZNAVOUR SIGNATURE BLEND “My profession is an act of love, it is my passion. I put my soul into my creations. I am an artist. I am a Craftsman.” These words, expressed by Charles Aznavour, a legend not only in France and Armenia, but around the world, are also true for all the masters of the legendary Armenian brandy ARARAT. The master blender of the Yerevan Brandy Company was inspired by the unique creative journey of the artist and has reflected it in his selection of spirits ensuring that Charles Aznavour 25 year-old Signature Blend offers an authentic…

ARMENIA TRAVEL WITH KBS: KHOR VIRAP MONASTERY & MOUNT ARARAT (IN KOREAN) Khor Virap (“The Deep Well” in Armenian) is an Armenian Apostolic Church monastery located near the border with Turkey, in the Ararat Province of Armenia. This monastery rests atop a little hill in an otherwise very flat Ararat valley. When you arrive, you will be as close to the Biblical Mount Ararat as you can probably get in Armenia. It is huge and towers over the Khor Virap on even hazy days. At night there are lights visible on Mt. Ararat, these are the American listening posts and…

YEREVAN – A NIGHT TO REMEMBER! Our South Korean folks enjoying their evening at one of the favorite restaurants in Yerevan – the “Old Erivan”. Beautiful settings, delicious Armenian cuisine and a lovely experience, playing along with the great rendition of the popular “Million Scarlet Roses” in Russian and Korean. “Old Erivan” is a popular restaurant complex located in the beginning of Northern Avenue near the Opera House. It is a multistory building, each made in a different design. The complex offers a restaurant, a cigar club, a karaoke club, a pub, and during summertime an open air café is…

ARMENIA TRAVEL WITH KBS: TONIR BBQ IN VAYOTZ DZOR (IN KOREAN) Khorovats is a unique Armenian barbecue method where the large chunky cuts of meat are skewered and cooked on mangal (open charcoal BBQ) or inside the underground tonir (a built-in clay oven). The khorovats version you see in the video also uses sliced potatoes in between the meats, which is very popular in Armenia. Although any quality meat is suitable for khorovats, most often it is prepared with pork chops and pork ribs that are typically marinated for a short time, but it does not have to be. Video…

TRY SNOWKITING IN ARMENIA! Due to the diverse geographical structure, Armenia has become an incredible destination for many breathtaking adventure sports. So, why not spend a day, Snowkiting on adrenaline-pumping ride across the wonderful landscapes of our small and beautiful country? Snowkiting is the newest and fastest growing winter sport in Armenia – and it’s easy to learn, too! All you need is skis or a snowboard. Book a kiteboarding lesson with Phoenix Tour today and get going! Video credits: SkyClub Armenia Phoenix Tour invites you to explore the best destinations, journeys and experiences for Armenia, South Caucasus & Iran.…

MAKING LAVASH AT MEGERIAN CARPET FACTORY This Lavash making was a part of the festive event at the Megerian Carpet Factory in Yerevan, Armenia. Armenian women around the world preserve and celebrate Armenian culture, memory, and identity through the production and sharing of Lavash. Lavash, the preparation, meaning and appearance of traditional bread as an expression of culture in Armenia is inscribed in 2014 on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity (UNESCO) The Megerian Family, originally from Armenia and based in New York, has been involved in the buying, selling, cleaning and repairing of fine handmade…

ВИННЫЕ И КОНЬЯЧНЫЕ ЗАВОДЫ АРМЕНИИ | ВОКРУГ СВЕТА Авторская передача Владиславы Жазири “Вокруг света” об Армении. Источник видео: uspehtv Phoenix Tour приглашает вас открыть для себя самые привлекательные места Армении, Закавказья и Ирана. Для получения дополнительной информации пожалуйста посетите нас на нашем сайте

THE POLISH DEPARTURE WALTZ AT AFRIKYANNERI PANDOK Our Polish guests enjoy an exciting farewell dinner at a popular local restaurant Afrikyanneri Pandok. Just nine days ago our Polish guests have arrived in Armenia and the last night’s farewell dinner at the Afrikyanneri Pandok restaurant was the climax of their Armenia trip. Watching such a thrilling and emotional farewell party had us wondering how those Poles were feeling as their last night went by. Is this really the last time they visit Armenia, or some will return back and brings some friends along? They’ll still have their memories though, they’ll still…

TOP WINES YOU MUST TRY IN ARMENIA | ARMENIA POMEGRANATE WINE The “Armenia Pomegranate Wine” is an excellent semi-sweet wine from Armenian mountain regions. Thanks to the favorable Armenian sunny continental climate, the pomegranates here are full of flavor and juicy, which creates delicious, exceptional fruit wines. The pomegranate is one of the most recognizable symbols in Armenia. In Armenian mythology, the pomegranate symbolizes fertility and happiness in the family. During the weddings in West Armenia, the brides threw a pomegranate and broke it into pieces. The idea behind this is that the scattered seeds of the pomegranate take care…

ARMENIA TRAVEL WITH KBS – TATEV MONASTERY (IN KOREAN) The 9th century Tatev Monastery is located in the southeastern Syunik Province of Armenia, not far from the city of Goris, and 280 km away from Yerevan. The Tatev plateau has been in use since pre-Christian times, hosting a pagan temple. The temple was replaced with a modest church following the Christianization of Armenia in the 4th century. At the beginning of the 11th century, Tatev hosted around 1,000 monks and a large number of artisans. In 1044, the armed forces of neighboring emirates destroyed the St. Gregory Church and its…