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
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