Oldest Crafts of Armenia Tour

A unique opportunity exists to learn about the special features of handmade carpets and purchase antique and new carpets from a carpet factory. This is the only place where you can learn about the best traditions of hand made carpets and how to identify carpets by region of origin. You will learn how to identify quality, density, design, style and weaving techniques. You will also have a chance to observe the crafts of wool shearing, carding, spinning, yarn dying, and the weaving of an Armenian carpet right before your eyes.

At the cognac factory you will be taken to the magical world of famous Armenian brandy where you will discover the living legend of Armenian brandy. Get involved in the secret traditions of making premium Armenian alcoholic beverages. Finally, get a sampling of this precious drink which tastes like the sun.

At the end of the tour you will visit a contemporary Armenian ceramists' workshop, and enjoy a bounty of art creation with contemporary Armenian ceramists.

- Drive to and tour of a carpet factory.
- Drive to and tour of a brandy company.
- Visit a ceramist's workshop.
- Return to your hotel.