Tour arrangement and hosting by: QYAVAR HOUSE
QYAVAR HOUSE is a wonderful family Guest House and BB organized by some very nice people -- a traditional Armenian family of local origin and culture; meantime all well educated and experienced in various fields, including: hospitality, law, international relations, healthcare, music, yoga and more. Here you can learn more about the QYAVAR HOUSE.
Target attractions on the way and nearby
- Fabulous views of LAKE SEVAN
- HAYRAVANK Church and the history of the underground / underwater tunnel that saved the lives of local people from the enemy army of Tamerlane
- Armenian famous khachkars (cross-stones) of NORATUS
- SOLO Monastery of village KARMIR
- Architectural monuments
- Karapet church where you can see the image of God, carved on the Church wall (which is the second after Noravank church). Listen Armenian religious music in the Church.
- Museum of local history and traditions
- Mineral water source (drinking is possible and allowed)
- An interesting story and monument dedicated to Samvel Kocharyants, the Soviet secret scientist of local origin, one of the “fathers” - the builders of the first nuclear hydrogen bomb of the USSR.
Possible events and entertainment
- Cooking master classes
- Beating and cooking process of the famous local Armenian QYAVARA QYUFTA
- Cutting process and preparation of the Arishta, known as Armenian noodles
- Making the QYAVAR PAKHLAVA, GATA and SUGAR LOKHUM
- Cooking the SEVAN TROUT
- Cooking famous local potato in natural bonfire
- Cooking KHASHLAMA, fish, or other hot dishes on the bonfire
- Making Armenian traditional delicious barbecue
- Enjoy coffee made by sunlight warmth
- Tasting local eco vegetables grown in the seedbed of the guesthouse
- Distillation and tasting of local fruit “vodka”
- Fishing
- Yoga training
- Lunch and/or diner in a very nice atmosphere, tasting traditional delicious Armenian food
- Gatherings, guitar and songs around the bonfire
- Friendly conversations and drinks in the wine cellar
For more details, arrangements and reservation please contact the staff of the QYAVAR HOUES guest house.
