Learn to Make Ghapama the Armenian Dessert in Alaverdi

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2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

This culinary experience is unique because it allows you to master the art of making ghapama, a quintessential Armenian dessert and beloved local delicacy. You'll engage with a seasoned local chef, delving deep into Armenian cuisine and gaining insights from an expert. After making your sweet masterpiece, you’ll enjoy your ghapama amid the stunning natural surroundings of your host's family business, creating a truly memorable and flavorful journey into Armenian culture.

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Traditional Armenian Ghapama

“Ghapama” is a sweet pumpkin dish that’s stuffed with rice, nuts, dried fruit, spices, and honey before being baked in an oven to golden perfection.

What's Included

Drinks: Water, coffee, and tea come standard with this experience.
You’ll eat your creation after it’s complete, along with some side dishes.
Guide: Your experience will be led by Irina, the founder of the B&B where the experience takes place
Equipment: You’ll get all the necessary equipment to cook with your host.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

You’ll meet your host at Iris Bed and Breakfast located in Alaverdi, Lori Province.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Join us in Alaverdi, Lori Province, to make and enjoy “ghapama,” the ultimate Armenian dessert. “Ghapama” is a sweet pumpkin dish that’s stuffed with rice, nuts, dried fruit, spices, and honey before being baked in an oven to golden perfection. It’s an authentic local dish that’s so popular that there’s even a favorite pop song all about it! During your experience, you’ll learn about the dish and its significance within Armenian cuisine, before you roll up our sleeves and start baking together with your host. You’ll make the entire dish from scratch, emptying the pumpkin, preparing all the fillings individually, stuffing the pumpkin, and baking it before eating your creation. You’ll also prepare some side dishes to go along with your pumpkin dish. All this will take place at our warm family business located in the Debed Canyon in Alaverdi, Lori Province, surrounded by green forests and the canyon cliffs above.

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Supplied by IRIS B&B Guest house

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Cooking Classes
Food & Drink
DSA non-compliant
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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