Private tour to Tsaghkadzor city (Ropeway), Lake Sevan, Sevanvank, Dilijan
Description
Discover the Armenian countryside with us – during this tour we will explore together one of the largest freshwater, Tsaghadzor city, high-altitude lakes – Lake Sevan and monastery of Sevanavank, built by the princess Mariam in 874. Then in Dilijan the betaking forests will surround you. We will also explore the Lake Parz with wonderful nature. And the last stop is well-known travel destination in Armenia – Hagharstin Monastery – its beauty is breathtaking unreal. Hasghartsin monastery was built in the 10th century by the Bagratuni dynasty. It was built in the place of pagan temple. This amazing complex includes 4 churches and cross-stones (khachkars). Book with us & Let us show you the Land of old Legends, Biblical Stories and Ancient History!
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Tsaghkadzor is cozy city in Kotayk province of Armenia, a popular ski and climatic resort, which translated from Armenian means “Gorge of Flowers”. Already in the V century BC became aware of the curative properties of the local climate. And the nature here is indescribable! Here you will see mountains, snow-capped peaks, swift rivers, steep cliffs, picturesque valleys covered with flower carpet, dense forests and medicinal springs, among them well-known Arjahpyuru and Ttujur. In Tsakhkadzor you will find all the conditions for a good rest and sport. There are many children’s camps, rest homes. Also the main sports complex of the country was also built, which brought Tsakhkadzor international fame. In Tsakhkadzor You can ride on the aerial cable car and enjoy the beautiful view of the bright blue Sevan, Greater and Lesser Ararat.
The monastery complex Kecharis was erected in the XI century in Tsakhkadzor. In the 12th-13th centuries, Kecharis was considered a major cult center of Armenia, which had a higher school. The complex consists of three churches, two chapels and a porch, to the west of which, another church with its porch. The main temple is the church of St. Gregory, the first building of the monastery erected by Grigor Magistros Pahlavuni in 1003. The Surb Nshan church is a small structure erected in the XI century, probably soon after the first church. To the south of this church stands the church of Katogike, which was built in the time of Prince Vasak Khakhpakyan or Proshyan (the first quarter of the 13th century) by the architect Vetzik, in memory of which the original cross-stone carvings were staged. The chapel adjacent to the church of St. Gregory served as the burial-vault of the founder of the monastery of Grigor Magistros Pahlavuni, dated to the 11th century.
The high-mountainous Lake Sevan is the “pearl of Armenia”. Lake Sevan – located at an altitude of 1,900 m above sea level in the center of the Armenian highland, 63 km northeast of the Armenian capital of Yerevan city and is the largest of the Caucasus lakes. From all sides, Sevan is surrounded by mountain ranges, offering a stunning view of alpine lake.. The lake is famous for its purest fresh water, and pure mountain air has a beneficial effect on health.
The monastery complex Sevanavank is located on the peninsula of Sevan. In 305, it was founded by St. Gregory the Illuminator, who built the church on the place of a pagan temple. In the 9th century the princes of Syunik made Sevan a point of their suppurt. In 874 the wife of the Syunik prince Vassak and the daughter of the king Ashot Bagratuni – Mariam built here two churches – St. Arakeloc and St. Astvatcatcin. They are rich in various wood-carved capitals, a aprt of which is kept in the Armenia State Museum of History and in the Art Gallery of St. Petersburg (Hermitage). In 1869 a spiritual school opened in the complex. On the top of the mountain of the island the remnants of the church with a domed hall are preserved. The teritory of the cloister is rich in khachqars (cross-stones).
The magnificent nature and ancient monasteries make Dilijan one of the most exciting places to travel. Here you will have unique walking tour of Dilijan and visit Old Dilijan town.
Lake Parz is beautiful at any time of the year. In summer, you can relax here from the heat, because of the cold currents and dense trees surrounding the lake. Lake Parz is famous for its appearance: the mirror surface fully reflects the colors of the surrounding forest; in summer and spring - shades of green, in autumn - red and gold, and in snowy winter - a special beauty in blue and white.
The last destination during this trip will be the monastery of Haghartsin, dating back to the 10th -14th centuries. The name is translated as “the play of the eagle”. The scenery is somewhat similar to a stunning work of art, with both the monastery and the nature surrounding it providing a breathtaking view. It is one of those spots in Armenia that feels like a breathtaking unreal movie set.
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Jan Armenia Tours will do the pick-up according to your request.
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Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(16)
We really enjoyed our tour with Nina and Tigran. Nina was an outstanding and wonderful guide - so knowledgeable, engaging and easy to listen to (we could listen to her for hours!). Tigran was an excellent driver, always attentive and thoughtful, even opening the door for us each time. Both of them were incredibly welcoming and friendly. Nina always checked in to see if we wanted to spend more time at different stops. They made the whole experience comfortable and memorable. We went to some amazing places like Lake Sevan, Dilijan, Tzgahakadzor, Lake Parz - we wouldn’t have been able to have had the same experience without Nina’s stories and Tigran’s skilled driving. Thank you Nina and Tigran!!
Thank you for your kind review! We’re thrilled to hear that you had such a memorable and enjoyable experience. We hope to welcome you again for more unforgettable experiences in the future!
Good trip with Ruzanne and driver Artur. Interesting history explanations. Excel·lent lunch ar Toon Armeny.Sevan lake and monasteries worth to be visited.
Very nice tour outside Yerevan. 1 day between lake, mountain and forest. All sites are worth a visit except maybe Parz Lake if you haven’t scheduled time for boating or hiking in the forest and you don’t have children. Great lunch by Lake Sevan in a typical local restaurant.
This has to be the best single-day travel experience I have ever had. Nothing else comes close. I have never seen such an absurd number of beautiful places back-to-back in a single day. All the sights were simply breathtaking. I initially thought the comments online calling Dilijan the "Switzerland of Armenia" would end up feeling like a stretch of the truth, so much so that I was fully prepared to be let down, but I was pleasantly surprised just how beautiful this part of Armenia is. I couldn't take my eyes off the scenery as we drove through the region. It was all truly majestic. The descent from the top of the ropeway was also a scene to behold. What I was seeing with my own eyes just seemed surreal, as if I had been transported to another world. Yes, this may sound like hyperbole, but it is simply because I have no other way of describing just how truly incredible the sheer beauty on display was. Moving on to the tour itself, I honestly cannot imagine how it could have been any better. Our driver, Tigran, was phenomenal. He was very friendly and funny, not just during the first couple of hours of the tour, but throughout its entirety. I sincerely hope Jan Armenia is paying this man what he deserves. Most notably, he was patient with us the entire time. The tour we had gone on prior to this one was also good, but everything felt a bit rushed. This was not the cased with Tigran. There were two locations we were so in love with that we ended up spending more time than what had been recommended. Not once did Tigran complain or try to drive faster to compensate. We actually ended up exceeding our so-called "9-hour" tour. Tigran also recommended a great restaurant in Dilijan for dinner. The food we had there was easily one of the top three best meals we have ever had. Near the end of the tour, the tour operator also reached out personally to see if we were satisfied with everything, which I felt was a nice touch. All in all, we thoroughly enjoyed the tour and would highly recommend visiting all the included locations and doing so with Jan Armenia, in general, and Tigran, in particular.
Great trip well executed by Mher - very patient, kind and showed us all the items on our tour.Good execution by Meri as well!
We had a great time on this trip. The views were amazing. Our guide Ruben was very friendly and accommodating. We got a brand new BYD car for the trip and our ride was so smooth. We had so much fun.
The snow caped hills of Tsaghkadzor and The Sevanvak in Sevan Lake was just truly amazing. The whole trip was just awesome and special shoutout to our guide Tigran for managing to get to all places and in helping us choose souvenirs to take back home. Great coordination by Jan Tours in making sure all arrangements were in place.
Excellent experience very professional and friendly tour guide 😀 would surely visit again 😀 😄 Thank you Anna for your tour guidance and historical information throughout the tour.
We’re so glad you had a fantastic time! Your feedback means a lot to us. We’d love to host you again—let us know whenever you’re ready for your next adventure!
The landscape was amazing. The jan armenia tours did a great job from assisting us with our requirements and very accommodating.
We sincerely appreciate your kind words! We’re delighted to hear that you had a great time with us, as our goal is to provide an exceptional experience for every guest. Your feedback is incredibly valuable and motivates us to continue delivering high-quality services. We look forward to the chance of hosting you again in the future. Until then, we wish you many more wonderful travel experiences!
JAN Armenia, the nicest Tour Company in Armenia! We went for several tours organised by them & professional - Armenia is BEAUTIFUL (great food/drink/people way nicer than Georgia). This tour was just AMAZING! Our tour car driver Mr. Arthur was simply AWESOME! Polite, patient, friendly, a good driver & extremely professional - a great person overall, which made all the difference - THANK YOU : )
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a positive review! It’s always our goal to provide an exceptional experience, and we’re glad we were able to do that for you. See you again soon!
