Overview
Lake Sevan is a freshwater lake of the Armenian Highland, the largest lake in the Caucasus. Visit to Sevanavank - monastery on the northwest coast of Lake Sevan. The monastery is located on the Sevan peninsula, which was previously a small island.
We will continue our way to Tavush region of Armenia - the small resort town of Dilijan. The next stop is Haghartsin Monastery, which was built in the X-XIII centuries, mostly under the auspices of the Bagratuni dynasty. We will also visit Goshavank - a monastery complex of the XII-XIII centuries in the village of Gosh in Armenia.
Goshavank is a cultural, educational and religious center of medieval Armenia. The sources are referred to as seminary, university, etc. Return to Yerevan.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Private transportation
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Multilingual gude driver (English, Russian, Armenian)
Bottled water
In-vehicle air conditioning
Surcharges on fuel
Parking fees
Lunch
Gratuities
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What to expect
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Lake Sevan
1 hour
Lake Sevan is the largest body of water in Armenia and the Caucasus region. It is one of the largest freshwater high-altitude (alpine) lakes in Eurasia. The lake is situated in Gegharkunik Province, at an altitude of 1,900 m.
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Monastery Sevanavank
1 hour
According to an inscription in one of the churches, the monastery of Sevanavank was founded in 874 by Princess Mariam, the daughter of Ashot I (who became a king a decade later). The two churches of the complex, Surp Arakelots meaning the "Holy Apostles" and Surp Astvatsatsin meaning the "Holy Mother of God", are both cruciform plan structures with octagonal tambours. Both are quite similar in appearance. Adjacent are the ruins of a gavit whose roof was originally supported by six wooden columns. Some of the remains of the gavit and its columns can be seen in the Yerevan Museum of History.
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Haghartsin Monastery
1 hour
Haghartsin is a 13th-century monastery located near the town of Dilijan in the Tavush Province of Armenia. It was built between the 10th and 13th centuries, much of it under the patronage of the Bagratuni Dynasty.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Asia/Yerevan).
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 3 travelers per booking
FAQs about Day trip to: Lake Sevan-Dilijian (Old Dilijan, Haghartsin Monastery)
Can I cancel Day trip to: Lake Sevan-Dilijian (Old Dilijan, Haghartsin Monastery) for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 7–8 hours.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What's included?
- Private transportation
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Multilingual gude driver (English, Russian, Armenian)
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Surcharges on fuel
- Parking fees
What's not included?
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Which places does it visit?
It visits Lake Sevan, Monastery Sevanavank, Haghartsin Monastery.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in Russian, English.
What fitness level is needed?
It is suitable for all physical fitness levels.
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