Groups (2-18)

Any Date

6-7 hour

220 km

From $70

An excursion to one of the largest alpine freshwater lakes in the world awaits you. Visit the medieval monasteries of Sevanavank and Ayrivank, located right on the lake. You will see the largest collection of Armenian cross stones in Noratus, where more than 800 cross stones of the 9th-17th centuries are stored.

1-st day

What will we see

Lake Sevan and the Monastery on the Peninsula

Enjoy the picturesque sight of the lake from the top of the hill of the peninsula. We shall visit one of the biggest freshwater lakes in the world.

We shall see the picturesque miracle of the nature "the Armenian pearl", one of the oldest freshwater high altitude lakes in the world. Enjoy the beautiful view of the lake from the peninsula hill, where the medieval monastery Sevanavank is located. 

Hayravank Monastery

Let us have a look at the monastery complex right on the slope of Lake Sevan 
The monastery of Father Hovhan. There is a tradition connected with the monastery: In 1381, during Tamerlane invasions the abbot of the monastery Hovhan, with the particle of Christ’s cross turned thousands of captured Armenians into pigeons and set them free. 

Noratus

The largest collection of Armenian cross-stones

Armenian cross-stones

Degustation of unique cheese

The kingdom of cheese with cognac flavor.
Armenian “Armezan” and cheese wrapped in grape leaves.

We shall go to a small family farm, where Arman and Marina  create unusual types of cheese that you will not find anywhere else. We are tasting alcoholic cheese - cheese with wine and with Armenian cognac, as well as cacotta - cheese wrapped in grape leaves, and a variety of parmesan cheese called Armesan. At the same time, you will try homemade wine.

Dinner at Lake Sevan

Sevan whitefish barbeque and a special barbeque from crabs

You will have the opportunity to dine on the shore of lake Sevan and try the barbeque of the famous Sevan whitefish and special barbeque from crabs.

Back To Yerevan

Time for rest

The cost of the tour

the price is per personа

2-3 people

With a guide + $40

$70

4-6 people

With a guide + $40

$90

7-18 people

With a guide + $50

$140

Find out the details of the tour

At your request, and estimated time of arrival, possible changes in the program

INCLUDED IN THE PRICE

  • Support 24 hours
  • guide service
  • comfortable transport

ADDITIONALLY PAY

  • Tasting of alcoholic cheeses
  • meal