Author: Phoenix Tour Armenia

CNN | THE SILK ROAD | ARMENIAN CARPETS CNN The Silk Road: Past, Present, Future’ explores the Armenia’s rich tradition of carpet-weaving, a centuries-old craft turned into a multi-million dollar industry. Traditionally, since ancient times the carpets and tufted rugs were used in Armenia to cover floors, decorate interior walls, sofas, chairs, beds and tables. Up to present the carpets often serve as entrance veils, decoration for church altars and vestry. Starting to develop in Armenia as a part of everyday life, carpet weaving was a must in every Armenian family, with the carpet making and rug making being almost…

ТОП 10 АРМЯНСКИХ ОБЪЕКТОВ ВСЕМИРНОГО НАСЛЕДИЯ ЮНЕСКО Армения, являющаяся членом ЮНЕСКО с 1992 года, oдна из древнейший стран мирa, которая в 301-м году первой в мире приняла христианство в качестве государственной религии. И не удивительно, что многие из достопримечательностей на территории Армении и традиции армянского народа входят в список всемирного культурного наследия ЮНЕСКО. Эчмиадзинский Кафедральный собор Церковь Святой Рипсипе Церковь Святой Гаяне Храм Звартноц Монастырский комплекс Гегард и верховья реки Азат Монастыри Ахпат и Санаин* (Отсуствуют в видео) НЕМАТЕРИАЛЬНОЕ НАСЛЕДИЕ ЮНЕСКО В АРМЕНИИ Дудук и его музыка Армянскиe xачкары Эпос “Давид Сасунский” Лаваш: изготовление хлеба, значение и культурные проявления в…

HOTEL AREVI | YEGHEGIS ARMENIA It’s been a few years since the shipping container home trend started and since then architects and designers found new ways to taking advantage of this concept and of using reclaimed containers in a variety of projects. One particularly interesting branch is that of shipping container hotels. Located in Vayots Dzor, this 10 room, 3 star Hotel Arevi is the first container hotel in Armenia with “green” architectural solutions. The project was based on recycling and reusing shipping containers. It aims to develop active and adventure tourism in the region. The view is absolutely mind…

ARARAT APRICOT BRANDY The union of two traditional symbols of Armenia, legendary brandy ARARAT and apricot, gives life to the innovative product ARARAT Apricot: embodiment of the generous Armenian land. ARARAT Apricot, based on 6 year old ARARAT brandy and apricot flavor, has rich and intense aroma with soft and fresh palate. The undertones of ripe fruits tinged with notes of liquorices and vanilla linger in the smooth flavor of the drink and carry on with a sweet finish of fresh apricots. Enjoy ARARAT Apricot cooled or with an ice cube. Accompany the tasting with marzipan or almond based refined…

MOUNT ARAGATS Aragats, formerly one of the largest volcanoes in the world, is the highest peak of Armenia (4,090m/13,419 ft), rising from rivers and plains around its base. The mountain is more than just a physical presence, it’s also a divine symbol for Armenians. Gregory the Illuminator, the patron saint of Armenia who converted the country from paganism to Christianity in the 4th century, is believed to have been bathed in light from a holy lantern while praying there, a sign of eternal purity and vision. Aragats is located about 40 km (25 mi) from the country´s capital Yerevan. It…

“TONACUYC” ARMENIAN FOLK PROGRAM Our Hong Kong Group treat themselves to a cultural extravaganza as one of the local Armenian Folklore Ensembles puts on a dynamic and magical show of traditional music and dance in Ashtarak. Through the dance-song performance, our guests witness a fascinating insight into the costumes, music, and dance heritage of Armenia.The choreography is based on authentic Armenian dances, some collected from isolated villages and dating back hundreds of years. In the latter days, the Republic of Armenia, being one of the smallest parts of remote Historical Armenia, is still enormously rich with its national dances and…

FROM HONG KONG TO ARMENIA – COME SING WITH US! Our guests from Hong Kong having fun by singing side by side with performers at the ruins of the ancient Zvartnots Temple, and joining the stage at the dinner party in Old Erivan Restaurant. Do you love to sing? Try us out! If you’ve never shared a song together with Armenian performers before, you’re in for some serious fun! There’s nothing quite like locking and ringing a chord with other guys or a chorus. It is something that can’t be explained, rather, must be experienced. But regardless of who is…

ARMENIA TRAVEL WITH KBS: GARNI TEMPLE (IN KOREAN) The trip to this fascinating site is not to be missed! The Temple of Garni is a reconstructed classical Hellenistic temple near Garni, in the Kotayk Province of Armenia. It is the oldest surviving building on the territory of Armenia and former USSR. The Garni Temple was built by the Armenian King Tiridates with the money he received after visiting Emperor Nero in Rome, and was dedicated to Sun God Mithra. The temple overlooks the wonderful canyon shaped by the ever-flowing Goght River. The Goght River carves through this beautiful, eye-catching gorge,…

TSAGHKADZOR ROPEWAY RIDE IN FALL The scenic ride on the Tsaghkadzor Ropeway is a popular way to visit Mount Teghenis among the locals and tourists. Along the journey, you can enjoy the gorgeous surrounding nature and stunning views of the Mount Ararat, Lake Sevan and of the Tsaghkadzor town from the above. With a very professional staff who puts you to ease and ensures one is in safe hands, it is thrilling experience you should definitely try while visiting Armenia! Tsaghkadzor (“The Gorge of Flowers” in Armenian) is a spa town and a popular ski resort in Armenia, situated only…

ARENI WINE FESTIVAL – MAKING WINE SINCE 6,000 B.C. A travel host David Hoffman is having a great time at the Areni Wine Festival in the Vayotz Dzor Province of Armenia. Armenia is considered one of the most ancient cradles of grape growing and wine making, as the Bible states: “Noah descended from Mt. Ararat and he planted the first vine, and made wine from it.” Areni is marked by spectacular cliffs and caves, where archaeologists found evidence in one of the caves of the very first winery in the world, that dates back 6,100 years, along with the world’s…