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Home , Areni, Dzoraget (river), Gndevank, Khachkar, Noratus, Noratus cemetery

TOUR 21-27 September 2015 Decorative Arts of DA Tours Co.DA Tours ‘I enjoyed every aspect of the tour.’ HALI Tour participant: J. Rutherford, Austraila

‘The level of expertise, for even small fragments or historical reference, was astonishing. The level of knowledge from specialists, dealers, editors and participants was most impressive!’ Welcome HALI Tour participant: C. Berezuk, USA Monastery, 10th–13th century I am delighted to introduce the HALI Tour to Armenia – a diverse country gentle, spiritual atmosphere is tangible in the landscapes and buildings of Armenia, with a rich and long-standing whose skyline is dominated by the dramatic Mount Ararat. The region is integral to weaving heritage that deserves theA history of rugs and textiles, both in terms of production and trade. 2015 is an important to be better known and year for the Armenian nation, with memorial services capturing the world’s attention. more widely celebrated. As with all HALI Tours, carpets and textiles are the starting point, with in-depth commentary and exclusive access to museum stores and private collections. Armenian Ben Evans culture and cuisine, Christian and Soviet history, classical architecture, ancient Editor, HALI Publications Limited monuments and spectacular works of art will be encountered in the company of experts as we explore the significance of Armenian involvement in rug weaving and textile design in the Caucasus and beyond. Luxury, handpicked accommodation is provided throughout. 5 6 Ambassidori Hotel

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5 Avan Hotel

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ARMENIA Avan Marak 4 4 Hotel 1 6 Tufenkian Historic Sardarapat 2 7 Yerevan Hotel 2

3 Selim Pass Caravanserai

3 Armenian embroidered towel, Hovannes Sharambeyan Museum of Folk Art

3 Monastery Itinerary in detail Armenian woman’s apron, Hark, 18th century, History Museum of Armenia Dragon carpet (detail), 17th century, Museum of Sardarapat 13th century tympanum above the door to St. Karapet church, Noravank

HALI tours represent the distillation DAY 1 Monday 21 September DAY 2 Tuesday 22 September DAY 3 Wednesday 23 September of more than thirty-five years of HALI articles and the experience gathered YEREVAN ECHMIADZIN VAYATS DZOR through their preparation. A member Accommodation: Tufenkian Historic Yerevan Hotel Accommodation: Tufenkian Historic Yerevan Hotel Accommodation: Avan Marak Tsapatagh Hotel of the HALI editorial team and an History Museum of Armenia: Classical carpets, Travel from Yerevan a wide variety of quality needlework and other One of the world’s richest repositories of medieval experienced local guide will accompany Armenian decorative arts. illuminated manuscripts. Noravank Monastery: 13th-century building in a the group throughout the tour and will narrow river gorge with a unique two-storey church Lunch at Dolmama Restaurant, one of Yerevan’s finest Echmiadzin Cathedral & Museum with decorative stone carvings. be joined by curators and specialists to dining establishments. The ancient capital city is home to the famed cathedral – one of the world’s first Christian churches, -1 Cave: geological complex where Bronze Age provide enlightening commentary. National Gallery of Armenia: major collection of built in ad 301. The remarkable and rare collection archaeological artefacts have been discovered. European, Russian, Armenian and Oriental art. of Indian chintz altar cloths comprises textiles There is some opportunity for commissioned by Armenian churches in the 18th Yeghegnadzor Museum Dinner and cultural programme. century. Included is special access to the residence of Gorge and 12th-century Jewish independent exploration at your the Katolikos (Head of Armenian Apostolic Church). Cemetery leisure, with free time scheduled Sardarapat National Ethnographic Museum Selim Pass & Caravanserai: Medieval caravanserai in Classical carpets in a purpose-built museum on the in various locations. the Selim mountains grounds of the Battle of Sardarapat memorial site.

Megerian Carpet Co. Enjoy a warm reception from the family-run Armenian carpet company. Sunday 27 September Sunday 27 Tufenkian Historic Yerevan Hotel Historic Yerevan Tufenkian : tion

ccommoda DAY 7: YEREVAN Contemporary Armenian Contemporary embroidery A Vernissage Market: a weekend arts and crafts Vernissage – market that has been taking place since the 1970s of one of the most important and constant elements cultural life in Yerevan. by the sponsored Folk Arts Museum: Lunch exhibition of rugs and Armenian Rug Society, and question and answer lectures embroideries, session. visit to the The Silk Road Cultural Centre: collection, weaving demonstration and evening reception Saturday 26 September Saturday Tufenkian Historic Yerevan Hotel Historic Yerevan Tufenkian : tion

ccommoda DAY 6 TBILISI Christian virgin and child icon, Treasury of the Museum of Fine Arts, Arts, of the Museum of Fine Treasury Christian virgin and child icon, A Pushkin Museum National Museum of Georgia: The gold treasury millennium BC. the 3rd items from of pre-Christian Shalva Amiranashvili Museum of Fine Arts: Persian Qajar paintings and oriental textiles. Dry Bridge Antiques Market: bric-a-brac and Soviet periods. and pre-Soviet antiques from tour of the old town Walking Sioni cathedral: An active holy site with a rich history. Return to Yerevan

DA Tours Co. Friday 25 September Friday Hotel Ambasadori : tion

ccommoda DAY 5 TBILISI Mountain scenery of the Armenian Highlands Mountain scenery of the A Travel to Tbilisi, Georgia, where grapevines tumble grapevines tumble to Tbilisi, Georgia, where Travel over the balconies of historic buildings, red-tiled and winding mix with stark Soviet architecture, roofs delights. cultural and culinary reveal streets narrow

DA Tours Co. Thursday 24 September 24 Thursday Avan Dzoraget Hotel Avan : tion

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DAY 4 LAKE SEVAN LAKE A Cilicia on Lake Sevan Cilicia on Lake Rugs and embroideries in a private collection. Rugs and embroideries Safavid-influenced tombstones. shore, including the medieval with including the medieval Noratus cemetery with shore, shellfish and visit picturesque holy sites on the lake holy sites on the lake shellfish and visit picturesque Armenian merchant sailing ship. Sample local sailing ship. Sample local Armenian merchant Region on the Cilicia, a replica of a 13th-century of a 13th-century Region on the Cilicia, a replica Tour the largest lake in the Caucasus the largest lake in the Caucasus Lake Sevan: Tour Museum of Ethnography & Carpets Hotels

Tufenkian Heritage Hotels in Armenia DAYS 1–2 & 6–7 21-22, 26-27 Sept DAY 3 23 Sept DAY 4 24 Sept is a luxury chain of world-class hotels owned by James Tufenkian, founder TUFENKIAN HISTORIC TUFENKIAN AVAN TUFENKIAN AVAN of Tufenkian Artisan Carpets and the YEREVAN HOTEL MARAK TSAPATAGH HOTEL DZORAGET HOTEL Accommodation: H H H H Accommodation: H H H H Accommodation: H H H H Tufenkian Foundation. His aim is to Duration of stay: 2 nights & 2 nights Duration of stay: 1 night Duration of stay: 1 night provide luxury hospitality, so that the The newest of the Tufenkian hotels opened in 2012 A tranquil rural retreat in a small farming and fishing Midway between Yerevan and Tbilisi, occupying heritage, culture and craftsmanship of in a purpose-built, classically styled building in the city village on the east shore Lake Sevan, with a warm the serene banks of the River on the forest- his ancestral homeland can be shared centre. An outdoor swimming pool and café offer climate, clear night skies and a relaxing lounge area, covered, rocky slopes of the Caucasus Mountains. vistas of Old Yerevan, and the traditional Kharpert outdoor pool, hot tub and sauna. Decorative stonework details reference the romance with contemporary travellers. Restaurant proudly revives a rich Western Armenian of medieval Armenian history. There is a fitness centre culinary heritage. with spa facilities and a restaurant serving Georgian www.tufenkianheritage.com and . Practicalities

DAY 5 25 Sept Tour details Pricing

AMBASADORI HOTEL, This includes: Price: £2,500 (deposit £250) TBILISI ❖ travel by private, air-conditioned coach Single supplement £300 Accommodation: H H H H ❖ hotel accommodation as described Duration of stay: 1 night ❖ all meals – breakfasts in hotels, Booking dinners and lunches in selected Centrally located in the old town on the banks of the For further information, bookings and River Kur, with a rooftop bar and swimming pool. restaurants with wine or beer, soft drinks, water and tea or coffee provided group rates please contact Rachel Meek ❖ all admissions [email protected] ❖ all tips +44 (0) 207 657 1220 ❖ all state taxes It may be necessary to slightly amend the ❖ the full time services of a local, programme according to local conditions English-speaking guide and HALI staff member Maximum group size 40 people, excluding staff

HALI Subscribers receive a 10% discount. The same discount is available to non subscribers who book before 30 June For additional information, please contact: Ben Evans ❖ +44 (0)207 657 1211 ❖ [email protected] Rachel Meek ❖ +44 (0)207 657 1220 ❖ [email protected]