Areni
Vayots Dzor
Areni is Armenia's wine capital: the Areni-1 cave held the world's oldest known winery (6,100 years). All around are vineyards, tastings and the red canyon of Noravank.
Things to do
- Wineries and tastings
- Noravank monastery in the red canyon
- Areni-1 cave
Where to stay — Areni
No hotels here yet. All stays: Areni
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Frequently asked questions
›When is the wine festival?
Early October: the village streets turn into one big tasting with music and a fair.
›How far from Yerevan?
About 110 km, 1.5 hours towards Yeghegnadzor — easy even as a day trip.
