5 Days
From $1,500 per person
A 5-day adventure with Armenia’s craftspeople. Learn to paint intricate miniatures, weave carpets, or bake flaky baklava. You’ll leave with handmade keepsakes and a piece of Armenia’s creative soul — perfect for those who love making things by hand.
Based in Yerevan and Dilijan, these areas are artisan hubs. Yerevan’s markets overflow with crafts, while Dilijan’s forested hills inspire artists and weavers. Both blend tradition with a modern creative spark.
Guesthouse stays, all meals, workshop fees and materials, private transport, English-speaking guide, market visits.
Painting Armenian miniatures with a local artist, inspired by medieval manuscripts.
Baklava baking class in a village kitchen, mastering layers of sweetness.
Carpet-weaving session in Dilijan, learning ancient patterns.
Visit to a crafts market for pottery, textiles, and jewelry.
Tea with artisans, hearing their stories of keeping traditions alive.
No experience needed — workshops are beginner-friendly. Wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy (paint and flour happen!). Bring a small notebook for tips or sketches. Limited Wi-Fi in Dilijan; pack a camera. Small bags recommended for carrying your creations home.
Day 1: Arrive in Yerevan, welcome dinner with artisans sharing their craft.
Day 2: Morning miniature painting workshop in Yerevan. Afternoon at Vernissage Market for craft inspiration. Overnight in Yerevan.
Day 3: Drive to Dilijan, carpet-weaving session with a master. Lunch with locals. Overnight in Dilijan.
Day 4: Baklava baking class, visit a pottery studio to try the wheel. Farewell dinner with folk music. Overnight in Dilijan.
Day 5: Return to Yerevan, departure.