Armenia was the first country in the world to adopt Christianity as a state religion, and it shows. Ancient churches and monasteries like Geghard, Noravank, and Tatev are tucked into mountains and cliffs in jaw-dropping settings you won’t find anywhere else. Hiking or offroading… Choose your path and look history in the eye. It will look back and change you for life.
Armenia is home to the oldest known winery in the world, discovered in the Areni-1 cave and dating back to 4100 BC. Visitors can tour the cave and taste wine made from the same ancient grape variety. Intrigued? Give it a go!
The Armenian alphabet, created in 405 AD, is unlike any other in the world—with 39 beautifully written letters and a script that looks like a work of art. There’s even a giant alphabet monument in the countryside where each letter is a stone sculpture. Take a picture next to your letter and explore the rest – don’t worry, we’ll point out the right one!
All over Armenia, you’ll find pulpulaks—stone fountains offering clean, fresh mountain spring water for free. You can drink straight from them, and locals do it daily. Its a quiet luxury you wont find in most countries. Additionally, some of them have intriguing stories to tell, is you’re willing to listen!
