Author: Phoenix Tour Armenia

HIKE ARMENIA How Armenia plans to become the next world-class hiking destination – epic new trails in the Armenian Highland are putting the country’s outdoor offerings on the map. Throughout the years, we have many people who have been on hikes with us, and they have thoroughly enjoyed all of it. You know: epic views, fresh mountain air, the sounds and smells of Mother Nature, the oddly soothing sensation of dirt crunching under your hiking boots. To give you a better idea what Phoenix Tour’s hiking projects are, please contact us at info@phoenixtour.am, and we will be more than happy…

TOP WINES YOU MUST TRY IN ARMENIA | ARMENIA WINE COMPANY Armenia Wine 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. Armenia Wines are: “Armenia”, “Yerevan 782 BC”, “Sevúk”, “Takar” and “Tariri”, with the main white variety Kangun used both in still and sparkling wines, as well as with French grape varieties Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, that are used in blends with Armenian grapes. Video credits: Armenia Wine Company Phoenix Tour invites you to explore the best destinations,…

ARMENIA EXPLORER | ISABELLE FABRE Step into the wild and experience the rugged, unparalleled beauty of Armenia’s unspoilt natural wonders with French explorer Isabelle Fabre. Whether you’re planning a trip to visit our enchanting country, or you’re just curious about it, these glimpses of the outdoor experiences you’ll discover sure will get you inspired. Let’s go, Armenia! Video credits: Isabelle FABRE Phoenix Tour invites you to explore the best destinations, journeys and experiences for Armenia, South Caucasus & Iran. For more information, please visit

NATIONAL PARKS & PROTECTED AREAS OF ARMENIA A land rich with history, culture and astonishingly beautiful national parks and nature reserves, waiting for you to be discovered! Experience the landscapes of the Lesser Caucasus mountains, ranging from virgin broadleaf forests in Shikahogh, flowering mountain meadows in Dilijan and volcanic canyons in Khosrov Forest all the way to the speciose wetlands of Lake Sevan. Areas shown: Dilijan National Park Khosrov Forest State Reserve Sevan National Park Shikahogh State Resereve Video credits: Southern Caucasus Phoenix Tour invites you to explore the best destinations, journeys and experiences for Armenia, South Caucasus & Iran.…

ARMENIA – THE PLACE OF CREATION Armenia lies in the northeastern part of the Armenian plateau, between the Caucasus and Asia Minor. A former republic of the Soviet Union, it shares borders in the north with Georgia, in the east with Azerbaijan, in the south with Iran, in the southwest with Azerbaijan’s exclave of Nakhchivan, and in the west with Turkey. Ancient Armenia was one of the greatest countries of the Middle East. Its name is among six other countries depicted on a Babylonian map dating back to the 5th century BC. The historical area known as Greater Armenia used…

THE HISTORY MUSEUM OF ARMENIA If you want to learn more about the past of Armenia then the History Museum at the Republic Square of Yerevan is your best choice. It has a national collection of 400,000 objects, and was founded in 1920. The three floors of the museum represent an integral picture of the history and culture of Armenia, from prehistory to the present day. The museum also presents rare traces of cultural interrelations between ancient eastern societies in the Armenian Highlands. These ancient societies include Caucasus, Crete, Egypt, Mitanni, the Hittite Kingdom, Assyria, Iran, the Seleucid Empire, the…

VISIT ARMENIA If you are planning to visit Armenia in the near future, you will probably have a few questions about your Armenia visit, and our Phoenix Tour will assist you all the way with the relevant and reliable information. Armenia is becoming an increasingly popular tourist attraction, and our small but charming country boasts a rich history and can offer our guests some of the most spectacular views in the Caucasus, where the Biblical Mount Ararat dominates the horizon of the country. Mount Ararat is a national symbol of Armenia, despite the fact that it is located on the…

10 WORLD’S OLDEST THINGS FROM ARMENIA Over the millennia, countless nations and countries have arisen and disappeared into the annals of history, but some have stuck around. It’s impossible to say which have been around longest with complete certainty, but Armenia is known to be some of the oldest. The first evidence of human settlement in Armenia dates back to 90,000 BC. Further findings in caves and stone inscriptions are a proof of human settlement in Armenia through Paleolithic period. Some of the world’s oldest things were found in Armenia. The world’s oldest leather shoe (5,500 years old), sky observatory…

EXPERIENCE THE UNKNOWN: ARMENIAN TRAILS Ready for some activity? Check with Phoenix Tour and find out the best hiking trails in Armenia! For nature lovers like you, we have more than 105 great hiking trails, mountain biking trails, views trails and more. Contact us at info@phoenixtour.am and you’ll be out on the trail in no time! Video credits: HIKEArmenia source

ARMENIA’S AGRO, ECO & ADVENTURE TOURISM FUSION Watch this video and discover the delights of Armenia’s Agro, Eco & Adventure Tourism! Eco tourism in Armenia is insensibly becoming the most sought of form of travel, after the residents of big cities getting tired of the permanent flurry and bad ecology, preferring to rest against the background of the pristine nature that Armenia can boast of. The potential of Armenia in ecotourism is very high: it’s developing rapidly, bypassing the ordinary tours for scrutinizing the sights. Instead of the usual tourist attractions, eco tours give a tourist a chance to get…