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Enjoy freshly baked pastry in the morning from a bakery in Aparan. Visit two UNESCO Heritage listed sights, starting at Sanahin with its serene and tranquil surrounds. Then to Haghbat, nestled in the peaks of the Debed Canyon among lush green fields. Take part in making your own lunch and see how Armenian bread is made. While the food is being cooked, you can choose between doll-making, soap-making, candle-making and carpet weaving classes. Delight in the ancient frescoes of the church at the Akhtala fortress-monastery before heading to Dilijan.
Start the second day with a walking tour of Dilijan also known as the little Switzerland of Armenia with its lush green surrounds. Visit Kchuch Restaurant and experience a master class of Armenian traditional dishes. While the food is being cooked, you can choose between jewellery-making or painting classes. On the way back to Yerevan appreciate the serenity of Lake Sevan from Sevanavank.
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