From Yerevan: Tsaghkadzor & Lake Sevan Guided Tour

Highlights

• Visit the beautiful city of Tsaghkadzor
• Take a cable car ride in the city
• Marvel at one of the largest freshwater high-altitude lakes in Eurasia at Lake Sevan
• Visit the Sevanavank Monastery overlooking the lake

Description

Meet at the office of the local partner in Yerevan at 10:00 AM. Travel out of the city towards the north-western region of Armenia. First, stop at the city of Tsaghkadzor, situated in the Kotayk region 50 kilometers north of the capital. This city is considered to be one of the most popular winter resorts in Armenia. Explore the city which is surrounded by picturesque mountains and forests. Visit the Kecharis Monastery which dates back to the 11th century.  The monastery consists of four churches and a half-destroyed mausoleum of Grigorius Pahlavuni, who financed the construction of the monastery. Next travel to the beautiful Lake Sevan, which is one of the world's highest fresh-water lakes, located about 1,900 meters above sea level. Enjoy a stroll beside the lake surrounded by tall mountain peaks. Admire the crystal-clear water of the lake in a truly tranquil location. Visit the nearby Sevanavank Monastery, which was built on the peninsula in the year 874. Admire the reflection of the churches on the still lake surface. Then, make your way to a restaurant located on the shore where you can enjoy some lunch, at your own expense. After lunch, be returned to the meeting point in Yerevan.

Includes

English- and Russian-speaking guide Air-conditioned transportation Sevan trout barbecue snack Light refreshments (bottled water and sweets) Wi-Fi Cable car ride ticket (1 station/2-way)

Important Information

• You must climb 200 steps to reach Sevanavank Monastery
• Seats are not fixed in advance
• Please bring cash in drams with you for lunch, as it is not always possible to pay for lunch in the restaurant by credit card

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund