Author: Phoenix Tour Armenia

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…

CANYONING IN ARMENIA Are you looking for a unique canyoning experience? Let’s discover the secrets of the “Devil’s Bridge” within one day! This natural wonder is located below the Tatev Monastery in the 500-meter gorge of the Vorotan River in the Syunik Province of Armenia. Canyoning is a newest type of active recreation in Armenia, and our local canyon under the “Devil’s Bridge” covers every aspect of the sport and makes a great introduction to canyoning. Travel through tall, narrow gorges and get up close and personal with nature! Starting point: “Devil’s Bridge” Duration: 2-2.5 hours Season: May – September…

THE TOP ATTRACTIONS TO VISIT IN THE ALAVERDI NEIGHBORHOOD OF ARMENIA Our Phoenix Tour is one of your best options for getting to the major tourist sites of Armenia. Call or write to us, and just choose from a variety of our guided trips to Alaverdi neighborhood in the Lori Province. Let’s have a look at the best places to visit in the area! Video is published by the kind permission of @yurkuz (Yura Shahverdyan) For more information, please visit our ТOURS page here:

ARMENIAN DUDUK AT GARNI TEMPLE Our South Korean guests being entertained by the skillful Armenian Duduk player at the Garni Temple. Relaxing and heavenly! Born in the early eons of Armenian history, the Duduk is considered the most “Armenian” of all folk instruments, because of its origins and its ability to express the soul of the Armenian people. UNESCO proclaimed the Armenian Duduk and its music as a Masterpiece of the Intangible Heritage of Humanity in 2005 and inscribed it in 2008. Duduk music has been used in a number of films, most notably in “The Russia House” and “Gladiator”.…

TREKKING TO MT. ARA WITH PHOENIX TOUR & KBS WORLD TV In the April of 2013 Phoenix Tour Armenia was hosting the film crew of the biggest South Korean television network, the KBS. Trekking to Mount Ara with Phoenix Tour documentary later went on national primetime, and here is the full version of that broadcast. Mount Ara, also known as Arai Ler, is a polygenetic stratovolcanic cone in Armenia’s Kotayk Province. Located north of Yerevan, the mountain has a destroyed crater and a base diameter of 9 km at an altitude of 1,900m. Mount Ara named after the early Armenian…

WELCOME TO ARMENIA! So whether you’re planning a trip to visit our wondrous country, or if you’re just curious about it, this beautiful clip gives you the right idea what’s Armenia is all about. Let’s go, and welcome to Armenia! Video credits: Beeline Armenia Phoenix Tour invites you to explore the best destinations, journeys and experiences for Armenia, South Caucasus & Iran. For more information, please visit