Travel Armenia - Agobian Tours

Travel Armenia - Agobian Tours Your reliable online travel guide to explore Armenia. Our aim is to assist in organizing your trip. The Republic of Armenia is glad to welcome you.

Nestled in the Caucasus region, Armenia will amaze by its fascinating landscapes, snow-capped mountains, world's oldest monasteries and fortresses. In addition to the natural beauty and architecture, you will experience the uncommon Armenian hospitality, the unique national cuisine, its amazing wine and sophisticated brandy, the rich culture and history, as well as the old traditions and customs.

Only in Armenia you can see the most breathtaking view of the biblical Mount Ararat, where Noah's ark came to rest after the Great Flood. We are ready to assist in planning all aspects of your trips, dedicated to make your stay in Armenia truly unforgettable. Based in Beirut and Armenia, we provide full board travel services and flexible approach for individuals, small and large Groups, also religious parishes. Replacing the traditional travel agent concept with online booking system and complying with modern e-business approach. Our aim is to present the unique Historical, Religious and Cultural wealth of Armenia to wider possible travelers, to give a true experience of our country, with all its traditions, values and unique spirit. If you want an expert advice on how to make your trip to Armenia most meaningful, as well as how to take advantage of low prices and yet realize good value for the money spent – we will be glad to assist, assuring that you will be in safe hands. Dealing with the best tour operating company in Armenia, certified by Ministry of Tourism, we provide the following services:

� Tours to Armenia and Georgia, for Groups and individuals.
�Accommodation at best standard Hotels in Armenia, including apartment rental.
�Highly qualified multilingual Tour Guides (Armenian, English, French, Arabic, Russian).
�Full Day excursion tours, covering most of the touristic attraction sites.
�Lunch and Dinner meals at restaurants.
�Transportation via comfortable vehicles, with passenger insurance coverage. The range of our breathtaking Tours include:
�Cultural and Historical Tours.
�Regional Tours of Armenia and Artsakh.
�Adventurous Tours for nature and adventure lovers, with extreme sport activities (paragliding, zip-line, rock climbing, 4x4 off road drive), hiking, horseback riding, etc.
�Special Religious Group Tours for Christian Unions.
�Special Group Tours for Sport Teams and Community Unions. Most people do not know that Armenia is an ancient country and one of the oldest existing civilizations. Few are aware of what an amazing diversity of Historical monuments and breathtaking landscape this beautiful and hospitable country has. It is your choice to select any Tour option and it will be our privilege to help discover the beauty of our magnificent Armenia!

08/07/2025
𝙇𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙎𝙚𝙫𝙖𝙣Gegharkunik province, Armenia
08/07/2025

𝙇𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙎𝙚𝙫𝙖𝙣
Gegharkunik province, Armenia

08/07/2025

𝙇𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙎𝙚𝙫𝙖𝙣
Gegharkunik province, Armenia

Lake Sevan is the largest freshwater lake in Armenia and entire Caucasus region. Sitting in Gegharkunik Province at about 1,900 m above sea level, it covers approximately 1,242 km² areabwith an average depth of 27 meters and max depth near 79 meters.
It receives inflow from 28 rivers and streams, but only 10–15% of its water exits via the Hrazdan River, the rest evaporates.

Often called as “the jewel of Armenia,” Lake Sevan is a national cultural symbol and supports 90% of the country’s fish supply.

Lake Sevan is home to historic monasteries, such Sevanavank, Hayravank, and Vanevan.

The name of Sevan comes from ancient times. There are several theories connected with its origin. For a long time, it was believed that its name originated from the name of the Sevanavank Monastery, but archeologists managed to discover an ancient inscription on a stone dating to the 9th century BC, which gave its Urartu ancient name “sunia”, which translates as “a lake”.

Lake Sevan remains an ecological, cultural, and recreational cornerstone for Armenia, remarkable for its natural beauty and history.

07/07/2025

𝙋𝙪𝙧𝙣𝙞𝙠 (𝙤𝙧 𝙋𝙪𝙧𝙪𝙣𝙜)
Buried Treasure of Armenian Breadmaking

Hidden beneath the fertile soil of Armenian highlands lies a culinary secret passed down through generations. A traditional buried cheese bread that embodies resilience, ingenuity, and the deep-rooted connection between Armenians and their land.

Purnik is not just a type of bread, it is a time-honored tradition, deeply symbolic of Armenian rural life and the ancestral need to preserve food in harmony with nature. It is a type of stuffed flatbread filled with aged or buried cheese, mixed with herbs, then baked inside tonir clay oven. Traditionally, purnik was buried underground and aged for months, sometimes up to a year, before it is finally consumed. The result is a dense, flavorful, slightly fermented bread with a strong aroma.

The roots of Purnik go back centuries, particularly in mountainous regions of Western Armenia, such as Mush and Sassoun, where long winters and difficult terrain made food preservation essential. Before modern refrigeration, villagers had to find ways to store nutritious, ready-to-eat foods. Thus, Purnik was a clever combination of fresh village cheese and flour, sealed in earth, naturally fermented by the moisture and temperature of the ground.

Each region has its own variation, but the traditional steps usually include:
▪️Preparation of dough. A stiff dough is made from wheat flour, water, and a little salt.
▪️Cheese filling. Typically with aged or burried cheese (commonly motal or kanach panir, green cheese).
▪️Chopped herbs. The herbs are mix of mountain urz (wild thyme), dzndziruk (wild mint), chamel (local tarragon), green onions.
▪️Cheese is spread on the dough, folded tightly like a bag and pressed, then baked inside tonir clay over.
▪️Burial process. The bread is buried 50–100 cm deep in cool and dry soil, where it is left for several months to develop flavor and preserve naturally.

Today, in the Armenian diaspora, particularly among families from Western Armenia, Purnik serves as a nostalgic bridge to ancestral lands. In some villages of the Syunik or Lori regions in modern Armenia, the tradition is still kept alive.

Purnik is a flavorful reminder of Armenia’s rural soul, a humble bread that tells the story of hardship, survival, and love for homeland. It is an edible time capsule that links past to present, offering a taste not just of cheese and dough, but of history, memory, and identity.

After the Armenian Genocide, survivors from Mush brought their Purnik recipes to Eastern Armenia (Syunik, Vayots Dzor, Artsakh), also Javakhk, Lebanon, and Syria. For many in the diaspora, Purnik is a food of longing and memory, a taste of a lost homeland.

🎥 Peproneh Badalyan

06/07/2025

𝟭𝟯𝘁𝗵 𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝘆 𝗛𝗮𝗴𝗵𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘆
Dilijan, Tavush province, Armenia

Haghartsin Monastery is located near Dilijan, in Tavush province of Armenia. It was built during 10th-13th centuries, by the Bagratuni Dynasty.

It is one of the most mysterious places in Armenia, buried in the verdure of mountain woods. Haghartsin monastical complex is located high in the mountains, where there are eagles and the name of the monastery from Armenian language is translated as “games of eagles”. The image of this proud and strong bird can often be seen on the walls of Haghartsin.

The most ancient structure of Haghartsin complex is St. Gregory church, constructed in the 11th century by monks who escaped prosecutions from Western Armenia. In the 13th century the monastery became the major centre of spiritual and cultural life of Armenia.

𝟵𝘁𝗵 𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝗲𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘆Gegharkunik province, Lake Sevan, Armenia
04/07/2025

𝟵𝘁𝗵 𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝗲𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘆
Gegharkunik province, Lake Sevan, Armenia

29/06/2025

𝟭𝟬𝘁𝗵 𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝘆 𝗔𝗸𝗵𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗮 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘆
Lori province, Armenia

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