Private Professional Armenian Costume Photo Shoot
Overview
This activity is unique because it offers a deep dive into the world of traditional Armenian clothing, or taraz, unveiling its rich symbolism and uses. You’ll immerse yourself in history as you don these elegant garments within our historic studio, expertly captured by a professional photographer. Following this, you’ll savor a warm cup of tea or coffee with your hosts, and hand-painting your own stylized Armenian letter using traditional calligraphy techniques. You’ll receive your professional photos (5 edited, 5 unedited) a week after your experience.
What's Included
- All Fees and Taxes
- You’ll get all the necessary costumes, props, and equipment for your experience.
Meeting Location
218 Abovyan Street
Gyumri 3104, Armenia
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Join us in our historic 19th century studio in the heart of Gyumri, where you’ll learn about traditional Armenian costumes, called taraz, and have a professional photo shoot while wearing these beautiful pieces of art. You’ll have the opportunity to see and get to know the over 20 different traditional costumes that we have recreated from different regions of historic Armenia. We’ll tell you everything about the different costumes of Armenia before you choose which one you want to wear for your photoshoot, along with different accessories. After the photoshoot with our professional photographer, which lasts about 45 minutes, we’ll sit down to enjoy local teas and sweets together. Finally to end your experience, you’ll have the opportunity to hand paint your own Armenian letter in the shape of a stylized bird. Trchnagir is a unique form of Armenian calligraphy featuring birds and other animals, plants, and people in the shape of letters. You’ll select your desired letter and paint it on chiffon or silk while listening to traditional Armenian music. You’ll take your letter home with you, and will receive a total of 10 photos, 5 edited and 5 unedited, within one week’s time.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+04).
- All Fees and Taxes.
- You’ll get all the necessary costumes, props, and equipment for your experience.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private Professional Armenian Costume Photo Shoot is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Professional Armenian Costume Photo Shoot will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- All Fees and Taxes
- You’ll get all the necessary costumes, props, and equipment for your experience.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
