Author: Phoenix Tour Armenia

GORIS | A WINTER FAIRYTALE FROM ARMENIA Winter dreams! Goris is such a beautiful and magical place in the winter – it’s straight out of a fairy tale! We drove our way up the path into a foggy mountain, and as the fog lifted, it gave way to some incredible dreamy shots. We were overwhelmed by the way nature had created this soft translucent misty gray, creating a play to reveal and hide the mountains. Each new view was more exciting than the last! The Goris is fabulous in all times of the year, but when it comes to the…

OUR POLAND GROUP’S JOURNEY TO ARMENIA & KARABAKH Some of the highlights of this trip, following the order of the sequences: a duduk playing at Garni Temple, the Armenian brandy degustation at the “Ararat” Brandy Factory in Yerevan, visiting the Khor Virap Monastery at the border with the Turkey, visiting “We Are Our Mountains” monument near Stepanakert in Nagorno-Karabakh, visiting the Tatev and Noravank monasteries, a birthday party in the local Noravank restaurant, and finally, being a part of an amazing soulful performance at the ruins of Zvartnots Temple. The oldest surviving building on the territory of Armenia, the 1st…

WINTER ARMENIA | TSAGHKADZOR SKI RESORT If the Tsaghkadzor is Armenia’s defining geographical feature, skiing and snowboarding at Tsaghkadzor ski resort must be its signature activities. Superb and among the most accessible in the country, Tsaghkadzor ski resort is just within 40 minutes drive from the Armenia’s capital Yerevan and the Zvartnots International Airport. Easy and scenic, the resort is a family-friendly adventure and a great place to introduce anyone to the wonder of skiing and outdoor exploration. With vast, snowy landscapes and horizons rimmed with mountains, the Mount Teghenis is the biggest draw, with its terrain for downhill skiing…

GET INSPIRED WITH ARMENIAN NATURE With eight geographic zones, seven climates, nine altitudes, and sixteen soil zones plus over half of all plant species in the Transcaucasia and two-thirds of all bird species found in Europe, Armenia’s small territory is a stunning biotopes region. More varieties of topographies, plants and fauna can be found per square kilometer in Armenia than almost anywhere on earth. The closest competitor for the same type of diversity is the USA, and it requires 100 times the space as Armenia. The relative ease of exploring these often overlapping flora and fauna zones makes Armenia a…

ARMENIA | KHOT VILLAGE SHEEP SHEARING FESTIVAL The annual Sheep Shearing Festival in Khot is hosted by the Strategic Development Agency NGO (SDA) in conjunction with the IDeA Foundation. The festival is a huge benefit to local businesses and a boost for the development of the local area. Visitors of all ages enjoy watching the traditional craft of sheep shearing, and are able to learn all about wool by participating in various activities and demonstrations at the festival. Video credits: Phoenix Tour Armenia Plan your trip to Armenia, and explore this year’s featured Armenian Festival programs. For more information, please…

GATA | THE LEGENDARY ARMENIAN PASTRY Have you ever eaten this delicious dessert before? Gata is easily one of the most beloved Armenian desserts. It’s a pastry with similarities to both Croissants and Rugelach, but with a personality of its own. Crisp on the outside, flaky within, with spirals of vanilla-laced sweetness throughout, it’s a divine dessert any time of year. Video credits: Miasin.CH Switzerland To learn more about Armenia’s food & drink, please visit us at or contact us at info@phoenixtour.am source

VISIT ARTSAKH | АРЦАХ The land of Artsakh, the central and largest part of which is better known throughout the 20th century as “Nagorno-Karabakh” or “Mountainous Karabakh,” is one of three ancient provinces of Armenia, located in the eastern end of the Armenian Plateau. Beyond the mystical beauty of the place, Karabakh is one of the cradles of Armenian statehood and contains a large number of the key landmarks of Armenian history. The region is an open sky treasure house of Christian art and architecture, hosting hundreds of medieval churches, monasteries and khachkars (cross-stones). The magnificent scenery, soft climate, the…

OUR THAI FRIENDS EXPLORE ARMENIA Sailing down on a ropeway from the Mt. Teghenis in Tsaghkadzor and cruising along the Sevan Peninsula on the boat. Stopping by the Armenian Stone Alphabet and feeling the history at the base of the mighty Amberd Fortress. Tsaghkadzor (“Gorge of Flowers” in Armenian) is situated along the southeast side of Mt. Teghenis (2,819m), and the Tsaghkadzor ski resort (1,750m) is located just above the town of Tsaghkadzor, approximately 60 km from Armenia’s capital Yerevan. The architectural complex of Kecharis is the highlight of the town, comprising three churches and three chapels dating back to…

TOP WINES YOU MUST TRY IN ARMENIA | TAKAR WINE The Armenia Wine Company is the icon of modern winemaking of Armenia with its award winning wines and state of the art winery, as well as the leader in Armenian wine exports. WHITE TAKAR Light straw yellow color. Rich nose with a fire of artifice fruits (mango, melon, tangerine, of passion, with white flesh like pear, blackcurrant buds) embellished with beautiful floral and wooded notes. A structure in mouth round and ample, with a sufficient freshness and an astonishing aromatic length full of creamy and fruity pastries. RED TAKAR Cherry…

GARNI HOT AIR BALLOON RIDE Want to see the Armenia from a different view? There’s no more exciting way to make lasting memories from Armenia, than to get on board with one of our awe-inspiring Hot Air Balloon Riding tours. Get bird’s eye views of the lovely Armenian landscapes and Mount Ararat, watch the sunrise and celebrate your experience with the glass of Champagne midair! The balloon is designed for 4 passengers and a pilot. During the summer and spring the flights are carried out 2 times a day, in the mornings and evenings. In this interval, mainly in the…