Private tour to Tsaghkadzor, Lake Sevan, Sevanavank, Dilijan, Haghartsin
Description
On this 10-11-hour tour you will start by visiting Tsaghkadzor, translated as "valley of flowers" and situated on the slope of the mountain. Moving on, see Kecharis monastery complex in Tsaghkadzor. It is one of the most famous spiritual and cultural centers of medieval Armenia. Ride the ropeway before leading to Lake Sevan. After having rest on the lake, visit Sevanavank monastery on the Peninsula and admire the great view to the lake. Next you will visit Dilijan, which is usually called Armenian Switzerland for its fantastic natural forests. The town is a part of Dilijan National Park. The next stop is Haghartsin, a 10th century monastery which has been recently renovated by donation of Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Mohammad Al Qassimi, the Ruler of Sharjah, who was impressed by the monastery when visited it. Finally see Goshavank, another monastery surrounded by green territories. It also houses one of the world's finest examples of a "Khachkar" (Armenian cross-stone).
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Tsaghkadzor city (translated as valley of flowers) is considered to be one of the most popular winter resorts of Armenia. It is one of the places of our mountainous country, where the beauty of the nature appears with its whole variety. Tsaghkadzor is situated in Kotayk region, 60 km north from Yerevan, on the eastern slope of Teghenis Mountain, surrounded with virginal woods and alpine meadows. Optional: free time or ropeway ride.
Kecharis monastery is in the north-western part of Tsaghkadzor. It was built in 11-13th centuries. The monastery consists of four churches and a half-destroyed mausoleum of Grigorius Pahlavuni, who financed the building of the monastery.
The fascination and the "pearl" of mountainous Armenia is Lake Sevan, which is one of the world's greatest high altitude fresh-water lakes. It is about 1900 m above sea level. The lake is of volcanic origin and is surrounded with mountains of 3000 m and higher. The beautiful landscape and the crystal water serve nice preconditions for excellent rest.The lake is also famous for its peninsula and medieval church complex, built in 874.
200 steps to climb to admire great view A marvelous scene opens in the north-western part of Lake Sevan, where the peninsula towers over the transparent surface of the lake. Sevanavank monastery was built on the peninsula in 874 by the order of king Ashot Bagratuni's daughter – princess Mariam. The silhouette of the churches against the background of the turquoise lake and blue sky casts unexplainable impression on the visitors.
Dilijan entices people with its unforgettable beauty and mild climate. The city stretches on the banks of Aghstev river, surrounded with mountains and forests. Dilijan has the fame of a health resort. The warm sun, fresh air and natural spas have great healing influence on people. Dilijan is also rich in interesting architectural monuments.
Goshavank was founded by the famous medieval scientist, fabulist Mkhitar Gosh. The complex consists of several religious and secular buildings. The unrivalled khachkar, put in front of the one-naved basilica, was created by the skillful master Poghos in 1291. Goshavank used to be one of the most famous religious and cultural centers in medieval Armenia.
Haghartsin monastery, situated in the woodlands of Tavush region, represents an indescribable example of blend of nature with architecture. It was founded in the 10-11th centuries, though new buildings were added in the 12-13th centuries. Now it consists of St. Grigor, St. Astvatsatsin (Holy Mother of God), St. Stepanos churches and some other buildings.The refectory, due to its skillful architectural composition, is of great interest. Near Haghartsin there used to grow a huge oak tree, almost at the age of the monastery, completing the whole scene. Unfortunately, only a small part of the hollow has remained till the present day, however, it is still of much interest among the visitors, and preserves the tradition, according to which, when one makes a wish and at the same time manages to pass through the tree (hollow), it is expected to come true in the nearest future.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(51)
I enjoyed the trip with them and with them everything was more than perfect🫶🏼 Thank you so much for this good experience ♥️
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Great tour to visit the Dilijan region, our driver Araqel was very professional, patient and talkative. Would recommend!
Your wonderful review brightened our day! It’s always our pleasure to ensure a great experience for our guests.
We had a wonderful tour with Melina and Joseph. Melina, our tour guide, was truly exceptional — her positive energy, punctuality, excellent communication, and impressive knowledge made the entire experience unforgettable. One of the highlights was the boat tour on Lake Sevan — we had so much fun and enjoyed every moment! The itinerary was well-organized, allowing us to visit many beautiful places with just the right amount of time at each stop. Highly recommended!
Your wonderful review brightened our day! It’s always our pleasure to ensure a great experience for our guests.
Ara was our driver for 2 consecutive days. The trips were amazing, the drives were smooth, and he was very helpful, stopping when we needed, and dropping us in excellent spots. We had so much fun doing the tours and it was a great with Ara!
We’re so happy to hear you enjoyed your time with us! Hope to welcome you back to Armenia soon!
Alright!!! This is my second consecutive review for Hyur Services regarding our second private tour the very next day after we had an amazing half day tour already covered. This time it was a full day tour covering Tsaghkadzor, Kecharis Monastery and Ropeway, Lake Sevan, Sevanavank, Dilijan, Goshavank and Haghartsin Monastery. Long list... Isn't it!!! But trust me in this, Hyur Services are masters at this. They know exactly how to plan and execute these kind of long stretching tours with ease and comfort. This time our tour companions were Mr. Karen and Miss Tamara. Both great individuals and experts at their area of work. Mr. Karen was absolutely humble, chivalrous and patient throughout the whole tour and he made sure to drive us safely and to the best of the comfort possible. Miss Tamara on the other hand, a well spoken, knowledgeable lady with blissful personality, presentation and sense of hospitality who made us walk through each location with great detail and never tried to rush around so that we have enough time to absorb and cherish every moment at every single location. I wish all a great future ahead and once again reiterate my definite wish to visit Armenia very soon again and get in touch with Hyur Services for all future tours in Armenia. Regards, Rahul
We very much appreciate your highest mark! We will be very glad to organize your trips anytime you visit our lovely country!
Very professional company. Our driver Arakel was a safe driver, always helpful and always on time. We spent a total of 5 days together and had a very good time. The cars of the company are in good condition and communication with the office via WhatsApp was always responsive.
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The location spots are magnificent! It was a long ride but Mr. Norik, our driver, was very professional, smiling, and helpful!
We deeply appreciate your positive review! It would be an honor to host you again in the future!
Excellent family trip to Armenia in march 2024. Tour and transfer arranged by hyur service was exceptional and smooth.
We’re delighted by your kind words! You are always welcome to explore Armenia with us again!
We had a full, intense and magical day in the north of Armenia. Everything happened as scheduled, and our driver Arthur was friendly and available, understanding our needs. Wen highly suggest this experience, since is a way to see many different sites in half a day, without having to rent your car. Just remember to bring with you some cash, if you don't want to miss the opportunity to buy some local products by the way or to have a nice lunch by lake Sevan (don't worry, in Yerevan the card is accepted everywhere). Plus, cover well yourself if you go in winter, end of March included, since the snow is still there! Ivan and Antonio
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It was our first day, (Dec 2) of the trip in Armenia, thanks to our driver tour Savan (i hope i got that right). He was very friendly and very helpful. He always make sure we get all the help we need and make sure we enjoy every moments during our trip. We are also verry happy with Hyur Tours and Services, they are very organized and very easy to communicate with.
We are thrilled to hear that you loved your experience! Hope to host you in our country once more!
