Just two hours south of Yerevan, in Armenia’s Vayots Dzor region you can discover beautiful hikes, exciting cultural heritage sites and traditions, and some of Armenia’s best wineries. Travelers can enjoy climbing the iconic staircase at St. Astvatsatsin church in the Noravank monastic complex, hiking with Bezoar goats in the Gnishik Community-Managed Protected Area, sipping wine near spectacular vistas, and discovering an array of activities.
Photo by Ara and Sossi Madzounian, My Armenia Program, Smithsonian Institution and USAID
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