Art, History, and Wine The Gyumri Experience

We start our day from the Gyumri city tour – the 2nd major city of Armenia. Being one of the most ancient settlements in Armenia with a history of 3000 years, Gyumri is a significant location to visit and admire. Its name has been changed several times. It was originally founded as Kumayri, later re-founded as Alexandropol, then as Gyumri. Each name brought a new era of history to the City. ​ Have a nice stroll in the heart of the city with its authentic food, traditions, old and new buildings, feel the special spirit of the city and enjoy genuine interaction with locals.

As part of the city tour, we will visit the Ceramic Craft School on Shahumyan street.

Here masters of ceramic crafts are trained to make beautiful handmade souvenirs, which are great gifts to take away from Gyumri with you. 

We will also visit another unique place: Cobweb Art Gallery.  

Cobweb Art Gallery presents artist Andranik Avetisyan's Ado works which are made of cobweb. He is a founder of these cobweb works and the only artist in the world who creates works of art with the cobwebs.

After that we continue towards Voskevaz Winery where we will taste delicious Armenian wine. ”Voskevaz” Winery is located in the village by the same name, “Voskevaz,” which in Armenian means "golden bunch." The wines are produced only from local grape varieties growing on the amazingly beautiful and diverse foothills of the highest mountain in Armenia-Aragats, and for wine aging rare high-quality Armenian oak barrels are used. In the production of sweet wines in Armenia "Voskevaz” Winery has pioneered the use of wine withering technology.