Author: Phoenix Tour Armenia

MEGHRI PERSIMMONS The Botanical Explorers ventured out to Meghri, Armenia in order to photograph the process and tradition of producing dried persimmon. They, of course, also enjoyed tasting samples of the delicious dried and fresh fruits of Meghri. The balcony of Mr. Murad, decorated with curtains of bright persimmons was like from the surreal movie! Video credits: RevolutionOfThought1 Phoenix Tour invites you to explore the best destinations, journeys and experiences for Armenia, South Caucasus & Iran. For more information, please visit

DEBED RIVER RAFTING WITH PHOENIX TOUR Join Phoenix Tour and find yourself on the Armenia rafting trip, passing on the Debed River, through the narrow sections of the majestic Debed Canyon. It runs everyday all the way from early spring through summer and fall, and each season is a unique ride. While adrenaline junkies can certainly get their fix on Debed River, the sport is safe and fun for people of nearly all ages and abilities. All the rafting companies we partner with, have all the expertise needed to lead you safely down the river. They are accustomed to guiding…

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

YENOKAVAN ZIPLINE ADVENTURES Ziplining in Yenokavan is becoming an increasingly popular and expanding tourist attraction in Armenia. Riders wearing harnesses clip onto a thick steel cable, then step off a platform amid the forest – never looking back, flying atop the trees, the cliffs and with stunning views below. This adventure through the forests of the beautiful Tavush Province of Armenia, features 5 incredible ziplines (135 meters, 200 meters, 268 meters, 375 meters, and 750 meters long lines), joined by a network of different trails. The all 5 rides take approximately 1.5 hours to complete, and the flights last from…

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…

OUR POLISH GROUP’S ARMENIA & KARABAKH TRIP The stunning beauty of the Hunot Canyon and the exquisite splendor of Gandzasar Monastery. The marvelous Noravank Monastery and the medieval Noratus Cemetery along the azure blue waters of Lake Sevan. And in the end, the explosive dinner party at the popular Afrikyanneri Pandok in Yerevan. Wrapped up in mystery in the heart of the Caucasus, Nagorno-Karabakh remains an enigma, and its natural beauty and cultural heritage makes this unusual region merit a visit. The entire Caucasus region is steeped in ancient history and Nagorno-Karabakh is no exception. With some of its monuments…

“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…

ON THE LAVASH TRAIL | ARMENIA If anything identifies the Armenian cuisine, it is the traditional form of bread, called Lavash (very large oblong thin bread made entirely by hand and baked in stone or clay ovens buried in the ground). According to folk etymology ‘Lavash’ derives its name from ‘Lav-hats’ (meaning good bread in Armenian). Experts, however, connect it with the Armenian lovaz ‘palm, flat of the hand’ and lavaz ‘very thin’, deriving from Proto-Armenian ‘lawflat’. Lavash, the preparation, meaning and appearance of traditional bread as an expression of culture in Armenia is inscribed in 2014 on the Representative…

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…

ARMENIA – THE NEXT GREAT DESTINATION | CONDÉ NAST TRAVELER Exploring the beauty of Armenia with Condé Nast Traveler. The Condé Nast Traveler is a luxury and a lifestyle travel magazine published by Condé Nast. The magazine has won 25 National Magazine Awards, and its main competitors are the National Geographic Traveler and Travel + Leisure. Video credits: Condé Nast Traveler Phoenix Tour invites you to explore the best destinations, journeys and experiences for Armenia, South Caucasus & Iran. For more information, please visit