Shirak
Gyumri is known for its distinctive black-tuff stone architecture, and this hands-on 2-hour masterclass at a local guesthouse teaches visitors the basics of traditional stone-carving techniques. Available year-round from 10,000 AMD, it's a practical way to understand the craft behind the city's characteristic buildings.
Shirak
At the gallery dedicated to the famous Aslamazyan sisters, visitors can paint their own ceramic ornaments in a relaxed 2-hour workshop. Available year-round from 5,000 AMD, it pairs well with viewing the sisters' artwork elsewhere in the gallery.
Shirak
Master Vazgen Gevorgyan teaches visitors traditional highland pottery techniques in a hands-on 2-hour workshop that runs year-round from 10,000 AMD. No experience is required, and the session is a practical way to learn a craft rooted in the Shirak plateau's pottery traditions.
Lori
In winter, a 4-hour snowshoeing trip covers Lori's snow-covered forests and canyons, terrain that's inaccessible on foot the rest of the year. Available December through March from 12,000 AMD, it's one of the few ways to experience the region's dramatic canyon scenery during the colder months.
Lori
A 2-hour meal in Vanadzor centers on khorovats, Armenian barbecue, alongside other Lori specialties, giving a straightforward introduction to regional cooking without a hands-on class. Available year-round from 8,000 AMD, it's an easy way to eat well after a day of hiking or sightseeing.
Lori
A 2-hour visit to a family farm in the Lori highlands lets you taste cheeses and honey made using traditional, small-scale methods rather than industrial production. Running May through October from 8,000 AMD, it's a good complement to the region's cooking classes and food tastings.
Lori
At Iris Guesthouse in Alaverdi, host Irina teaches visitors to prepare Tanov soup, ghapama and pur-baked bread in a hands-on 3-hour class. Available year-round from 12,000 AMD, it's a practical introduction to dishes specific to Lori's regional cooking rather than generic Armenian fare.
Lori
Fioletovo is home to one of Armenia's Russian Molokan communities, a religious minority who settled here generations ago and still maintain distinct customs, crafts and dress. A 150-minute visit costs from 10,000 AMD and runs year-round, offering a chance to meet local families and learn about a lesser-known part of Armenia's cultural mix.
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