Cote d'Azur Sevan and Haghartsin - where the walls keep their history

Duration 7-8 hours
Movement Automobile-Pedestrian
Type Individual
Guide Live Guide
Entry tickets Payment on the spot

We take the direction towards Dilijan, which is surrounded on almost all sides by the territory of the Dilijan Nature Reserve — one of the richest in the South Caucasus. The city itself has been given the status of a national park.


GRANDFATHER LEVON’S CAVE

No photographs or reviews will convey the real impression of what he saw! The temple is located under an ordinary house where the family of Levon’s grandfather lives, who single-handedly built this temple and which became a legend.


LAKE SEVAN 

Sevan …  radiant turquoise, as our kings liked to call it. Be at an altitude of 2000 meters, where  you will always feel the wind blowing and pleasant coolness.


SEVANAVANK 

The ancient monastery of Sevanavank, built in the 8th century and included in the UNESCO cultural heritage list. Before entering under its arches, you will have an interesting climb up the long staircase, which is located on the peninsula. There is an amazing view from there — Lake Sevan will be in the palm of your hand.


RESORT TOWN OF DILIJAN 

Dilijan - There are a lot of springs here, gushing from underground and giving us delicious water. What did Mimino say in the film? …“Valik-jan, in our kitchen in Dilijan you just open the tap – water flows – ranks second in the world. We will visit the street of artisans, go to the master Potter, take a master class from him on making a cup from clay, and be sure to take our work with us. Let's have a cup of coffee on the good old street in a cozy cafe, it’s so quiet and cozy there, as if time had stopped.


HAGARTSIN MONASTERY
Majestic, amazing, a place filled with incredible energy – Haghartsin Monastery. Haghartsin was one of the largest cultural centers of Armenia.

Languages of the tour

  • Russian

Route

The tour starts from the city of Yerevan, traveling to the northern part of the country - includes the Gegharkunik region and the Kotayk region, visiting cities - Sevan, Dilijan, Haghartsin

Information

 What is included in the price?

  • organization of a competent tour

  • professional guide services

  • driver services

  • fuel

  • wine tasting * optional

 

What is not included in the price and is paid additionally?

  • Entrance tickets to Levon's Cave — 1.500 AMD per person

  • Dinner/lunch at a fish restaurant

Order cancellation conditions:

If a tourist cancels an excursion in less than 3 days, the penalty is 100%. 

Important:

  • The company is not responsible for lost items.
  • Responsibility for having an individual insurance policy falls on the tourist.

 

 

Attractions

Lake Sevan
Lake Sevan

Sevan is the largest lake in the Caucasus, located on the Armenian Highlands in Armenia. One of the main lakes of historical Armenia. The area of ​​the lake is 1240 km².

Sevanavank monastery
Sevanavank monastery

Sevanavank is a monastery on the northwestern coast of Lake Sevan, Gegharkunik region of Armenia. The complex of buildings is located on the Sevan peninsula of the same name, which was previously a small island.

Haghartsin Monastery
Haghartsin Monastery

Haghartsin is an Armenian monastery located in the Tavush region of Armenia, 18 km from the city of Dilijan, in the wooded valley of the Ijevan ridge. It was built in the XI-XIII centuries.