Millennia-old monasteries litter deeply religious Armenia, which was the world’s first Christian country.
There is an old-world charm to Armenia that is immediately inviting.
Local eateries offer delicious food paired with good local wines, while fresh produce like honey, figs, apricots and nuts are readily available in small villages. A holiday to Armenia provides the perfect opportunity to experience these delights firsthand, with spectacular views of Mount Ararat leaving you to wonder if the Ark might really be up there.
It’s all here. Things to see and do, places to explore and moments to discover.
Armenia is a land where genuine hospitality makes every visit a pleasure. Its capital, Yerevan, is a city older than Rome, inviting you to unravel the threads of its ancient past. Whether drawn by the thrill of outdoor adventure or the allure of rich cultural traditions, you’ll find that Armenia offers something for everyone.
Although Armenia once extended from the Black Sea to the Caspian, today it is confined to an area smaller than Belgium, lying sandwiched between Georgia, Azerbaijan, Iran and Turkey. Consequently, many of its historical monuments now lie beyond its borders. However, as the first country in the world to formally adopt Christianity in 301AD, it is hardly surprising to find the landscape dotted with beautiful old churches and monasteries, many of which predate the 10th century.
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