Beekeeping Traditions and Beeswax Balm Making in Goris

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1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

This authentic cultural experience immerses you in the traditions of Armenian beekeeping while offering a hands-on opportunity to make your own beeswax balm. Led by locals with deep ancestral knowledge, this experience not only provides insight into natural remedies but also supports sustainable rural tourism in Syunik.

What's Included

Tea, coffee, and water come standard with this experience. Sweet gata bread comes standard with this experience.
Guide: You’ll be led by a professional local beekeeper throughout your experience.
You’ll have all the necessary protective equipment for this experience.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Your guide will meet you at Yeghevnut Hotel in Goris city.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Step into the world of Armenian beekeeping and natural wellness with an immersive beeswax balm-making workshop in Goris. Your experience will begin in the yard of a 120-year-old house, where you’ll meet Grisha, a master beekeeper with over 50 years of experience. Dressed in traditional beekeeping attire, you’ll learn about the ancient practice of beekeeping in Syunik, the benefits of raw honey, and how beeswax has been used in natural remedies for generations.

Next, you’ll prepare your own beeswax balm, following a recipe passed down from your host’s grandmother. The balm is known for its healing properties, soothing dry skin, burns, and cuts. As the mixture cools and solidifies, you’ll enjoy a traditional tea break with homemade gata, an local sweetbread, and herbal teas sourced from the nearby mountains.

By the end of the workshop, you’ll take home a 50g jar of handmade balm, a natural souvenir infused with the wisdom of Armenian beekeepers.

Note: Guests with bee allergies should inform us in advance. Children must be accompanied by a parent for safety.

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Yeghevnut Hotel

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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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