About this experience
Traveling to 'our sea' and its surroundings is a must for trips from Yerevan throughout Armenia. Here you will find historical monuments and unforgettable views. You will hear legends about Lake Sevan, touch the past in the Sevanavank monastery, and taste the famous local trout. In the second part of the tour, you will visit the quiet mountain monastery of Agartsin and stroll through the resort town of Dilijan. And by the end of this day, you will better understand my beautiful hospitable country.
What to expect
Nature, history, legends, and tastes of Lake Sevan
In the center of the Armenian Highlands lies the azure lake, protected by mountain ranges - you will fall in love with the beautiful views of Armenia at first sight. On the way, I will tell you about the name of the lake and the historical battle on Lake Sevan, which marked the beginning of the liberation of the Armenian kingdom from Arab rule, as well as share the legend of the prince's daughter, the beauty Tamara, - an island on Lake Van is named after her, which today is located in Turkey. Of course, you will visit the Sevanavank monastery on the lake peninsula, where you will enjoy the harmony of natural and man-made and hear the highlights of the sanctuary's millennia-old history.
After exploring the monastery, you will have lunch at a restaurant by the lake and taste the famous Sevan trout and kebab made from crayfish necks.
Mountain monastery of Agartsin and the resort town Dilijan
In the second part of the journey, we will continue to the north through a mountain tunnel. And before you will appear a medieval monastery, hidden among the wonderful Dilijan forests. You will immerse yourself in the soothing atmosphere of Agartsin and feel like residents of ancient Armenia, while I will tell you about the name and fate of the monastery. On the way back, we will stop for a walk in the resort town of Dilijan. Walking through picturesque streets, you will see traditional Armenian houses and have a cup of hot tea made from mountain herbs.
Organizational details
How the tour goes
- I will be your guide or another guide from our team
- The tour can be conducted for a larger number of travelers (cost for each additional person - 22,000 drams (~44€), excluding lunch
- This tour can include a visit to a unique family cheesecake dairy. Details and conditions can be clarified in correspondence
What is included in the price and what is not
- Transportation expenses are included
- Lunch is paid separately (average check - 13 euros per person)
