Wine Tour to Ijevan Wine-Brandy Factory, Lake Sevan, Haghartsin

The first stop of the tour is Sevanavank (the 4th century), which is included in the list of UNESCO cultural heritage sites. The first church of the complex was built in 305 by Gregory the Illuminator. This monastery is also known as "Mariamashen", i.e. "built by Mariam". An inscription found on one of the churches testifies that Sevanavank was founded by Princess Mariam in 874.

Haghartsin also Hałarcin Monastery, is a 13th-century monastery located near the town of Dilijan in the Tavush Province of Armenia. It was built between the 10th and 13th centuries much of it under the patronage of the Bagratuni dynasty.

Ijevan Wine-Brandy Factory is one of the first wineries in Armenia that was established in 1951. Factory produces high-quality brandies, grape and fruit wines, fruit vodkas and also a wide range of canned products. Ijevan Wine-Brandy Factory goes forward to reach new heights and to celebrate victories…

This Armenian monastic complex of the X–XIII centuries is located 3 km south-west from Achajur village, on the slope of Mount Paitatap. The complex consists of the main church, narthex and the 2nd ancient church.