Sights of the City and Ararat Brandy Factory
Duration: 4-5 hours
Tour Itinerary: Yerevan’s Highlights and Ararat Brendy Factory Visit
Included in the Tour:
- Guidance: Professional guide services.
- Admission: Tickets to museums are paid separately.
1. Yerevan Tour Highlights: Republican Square and Cascade Art Platform
Republican Square is the central square of Yerevan, where important state and architectural symbols are located. Here you will find the Armenian Parliament building, the Presidential Palace and other government buildings. The square also serves as a venue for various events and celebrations. Cascade art platform and architectural composition in the center of Yerevan.
This huge staircase with cascading fountains and sculptures creates an impressive vista and is a venue for art and cultural events. Here you can enjoy a walk along the cascades while admiring views of the city:
The Armenian Genocide Museum is located in the capital of Armenia, Yerevan, and is dedicated to the memory of the victims of the Armenian genocide that occurred in the Ottoman Empire in 1915. This museum was opened in 1995, in honor of the centenary of the genocide. The museum is an important historical and cultural center dedicated to the events of this tragic period in the history of the Armenian people.
The museum features exhibits including photographs, documents, artifacts, art and other materials related to the Armenian genocide. Exhibits explore the history of the genocide, its causes, consequences and international efforts to recognize and condemn these events.
The museum is also a venue for educational events, lectures and cultural events aimed at preserving the memory of the victims and educating the public. It serves as an important symbol of Armenian national identity and respect for the memory of those who suffered during the genocide.
2. ARARAT Brandy factory
The ARARAT Brandy factory is a famous producer of Armenian cognac and one of the largest enterprises of its kind in Armenia. The following key characteristics of this factory will help you understand it better:
History: The ARARAT Brandy factory was founded in 1887 and since then has become a symbol of Armenian cognac. It has gained fame due to its unique production technology and the use of high quality ingredients.
Production process: The factory specializes in creating high-quality Armenian cognac. The production process includes long-term maturation of cognac in oak barrels, which gives the drink a rich taste and aroma. ARARAT Brandy masters carefully monitor every stage of production.
Assortment: The factory offers a variety of varieties of Armenian cognac, including classic varieties and premium collectible brands. Each variety has its own character and unique flavor notes.
Tastings: The ARARAT Brandy factory provides visitors with the opportunity to participate in excursions where they can learn about the cognac production process and the history of the factory. At the end of the tour, visitors can enjoy tasting different varieties of cognac and appreciate their unique qualities.
On the territory of the factory there are also shops where you can buy Armenian cognac of different varieties, as well as souvenirs and gifts associated with the “ARARAT Brandy.”